Candidates for this position are preferred to be based in Bangalore, India and will be expected to comply with their teams hybrid work schedule requirements.
We are looking for a passionate Backend Software Engineer to join the Fulfillment Optimization team. This team builds the platforms that determine how customer orders are fulfilled, optimizing for Wayfair profitability and customer delight. A big part of our work revolves around enhancing and scaling customer-facing platforms that provide fulfillment information on our websites, starting at the top of the customer funnel on the search pages all the way through orders being delivered. Throughout this customer journey, we are responsible for maintaining an accurate representation of our dynamic supply chain, determining how different products will fit into boxes, predicting how these boxes will flow through warehouses and trucks, and ultimately surfacing the information our customers need to inform their decision and the details our suppliers and carriers require to successfully execute on the promises made to our customers. We do all of this in milliseconds, thousands of times per second.
What You ll Do:
Wayfair is seeking a passionate storyteller to join its Corporate Communications team. This contract position is an exciting opportunity to tell the compelling, behind-the-scenes stories of this multi-billion dollar retail company that is expanding its technology team in India. This role will oversee internal and external communications for Wayfair India, including employee communications, media relations and owned content. This person will work cross-functionally across key stakeholders spanning Technology, Talent and more.
A successful candidate will be an energetic and highly-motivated communications professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can balance concurrent projects under tight deadlines. Candidates should be inherently curious and self-driven with a passion for corporate storytelling and an ability to bring the people, teams and initiatives that make a company tick to life. The role will report into the (
REPORTING MANAGER
) and collaborate closely with the central corporate communications team. This role is based in Wayfair s Technology Development Center in Bengaluru.
Partner with teams and senior leaders across multiple departments to source compelling content that will resonate across various audiences and help build the brand of Wayfair as an attractive employer for technologists
Work with local PR agency to drive media relations, awards and speaking opportunities to drive thought leadership and increase awareness of Wayfair
Research, outline, write, and edit new and existing content across various channels - including bylines, social media and corporate blog
Translate multifaceted business initiatives into simple, polished, and engaging content
Participate in strategic campaign planning and contribute to developing story ideas that support corporate communications priorities
What You ll Need:
Bachelor s degree with 3-5 years of experience in journalism, corporate communications or public relations, ideally in the technology sector
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Strong attention to detail; carefully and consistently proofs own work
Superior organizational skills and proven ability to quickly learn and understand complex topics
Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, with an eye for prioritization
Critical thinker who is flexible and open to change and new information
Interest and experience in developing content for social media channels
Positive, people-oriented, and energetic attitude
This is a hybrid position - in office 3 days (Mo /Wed/Fri)