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About the job

QXO is a leading distributor and installer of building products serving an $800 billion market. The company’s mission is to modernize the building products industry through advanced technology and a best-in-class customer experience. QXO is North America’s largest distributor and installer of insulation, the second-largest distributor of roofing products, the second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials, and the largest distributor of waterproofing products. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth. For more information, visit QXO.com.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will help design, build, and maintain the core services and user experiences that power our commerce platform. You’ll work closely with product, design, and other engineering teams to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable solutions that serve millions of users across web and mobile.

This role is ideal for engineers who are passionate about building high-quality software, eager to learn, and excited to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain eCommerce services and user interfaces.

Implement scalable, low-latency systems that meet performance and security goals.

Build intuitive and performant front-end experiences.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver end-to-end product features.

Write clean, efficient, and testable code.

Participate in design and code reviews.

Support the continuous improvement of system reliability and operational excellence.

Contribute to shared libraries, platform components, and design systems.

What you'll bring:

2–5 years of professional software engineering experience.

Proficiency in one or more object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Java, Kotlin, Go).

Experience with modern front-end technologies and frameworks such as React, Next.js, or TypeScript.

Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles.

Experience developing and maintaining production systems in a cloud environment (e.g., AWS, GCP).

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

Strong collaboration and communication skills.

Experience building commerce, checkout, or personalization systems.

Familiarity with responsive, accessible, and high-performance UI development.

Exposure to AI/ML systems or data-driven services.

Experience with experimentation frameworks, recommendation systems, or search technologies.

Knowledge of CI/CD, observability, and performance tuning tools.

What you'll earn

Base pay range: $138,000 - $235,000

Annual performance bonus

Long term incentive (equity/stock)

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO, company holidays, and parental leave

Paid Time Off/Paid Sick Leave: Applicants can expect to accrue 15 days of paid time off during their first year (4.62 hours for every 80 hours worked) and increased accruals after five years of service.

Paid training and certifications

Legal assistance and identity protection

Pet insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.

To comply with Pay Transparency laws, employers must disclose an annual salary range. Actual offers depend on factors such as location, experience, skills, and market data. This position may also offer variable compensation.

Please contact careers@QXO.com if you have any questions related to this job posting.

Salary Range:

USD $190,000.00 - USD $230,000.00 /Yr.