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What is it like to work at Shutterfly?
Do workers at Shutterfly get paid breaks?
69% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
Does Shutterfly pay people when they’re sick?
68% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
At Shutterfly, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?
83% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.
Do part-time workers get paid time off at Shutterfly?
100% of people who work part-time say they don’t get paid time off
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.
Is the health insurance from Shutterfly affordable enough for their workers?
92% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and February 2026.
Do people get paid time off at Shutterfly?
68% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.
How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?
- 68% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 26% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 5% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do workers at Shutterfly worry about hours?
45% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do Shutterfly workers get to choose the shifts they work?
38% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
How easy is it for Shutterfly workers to change shifts?
52% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and January 2026.
How easy is it to get time off at Shutterfly?
68% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and February 2026.
Do Shutterfly managers change schedules at the last minute?
78% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do jobs at Shutterfly spill into time workers aren’t paid for?
19% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
How easy is it to take sick days at Shutterfly?
34% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
Is a Shutterfly job good for students?
80% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
Based on data from 5 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.
Is working at Shutterfly good if you’re a parent or caregiver?
61% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
Do people at Shutterfly feel treated with respect by their managers?
82% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
Do people at Shutterfly get to take their breaks without interruption?
69% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
Is it stressful to work at Shutterfly?
68% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and May 2026.
Do people at Shutterfly enjoy their jobs?
79% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
Do people at Shutterfly recommend working with their team?
49% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 43 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
Do people get enough training when they start at Shutterfly?
69% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
Do people get support to advance at Shutterfly?
In the last year, 42% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
Do people think Shutterfly’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
77% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.
Do workers feel well informed about how Shutterfly is doing?
35% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Shutterfly rating
6.7
Based on 43 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
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Job description
At Shutterfly, we make life's experiences unforgettable. We believe there is extraordinary power in the self-expression. That's why our family of brands helps customers create products and capture moments that reflect who they uniquely are.
We are seeking a Senior Principal Software Architect to lead the design and development of next-generation Agentic AI platforms and applications that power personalization, lifecycle engagement, and customer journeys across Shutterfly. This is a high-impact, hands-on technical leadership role responsible for shaping the architecture and execution of AI systems that directly drive conversion, customer satisfaction, and long-term growth.
Note: We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position at this time. This position is a remote role that will be based in the United States.
What You'll Do
Own and Build Agentic AI Platforms
- Architect and build scalable agentic AI systems that power various seamless experiences for customers that drive conversion and customer delight.
- Develop multi-agent systems that reason, plan, and take actions across tools and services
- Build Autonomous agents operating across end-to-end customer journeys
- Build reusable platforms, not one-off solutions
- Enable multiple teams to innovate independently
Drive End-to-End Technical Strategy
- Define platform abstractions and reusable capabilities that enable teams across the organization to build and deploy AI-powered experiences independently
- Lead design of systems leveraging multimodal data (photos, metadata, behavioral signals) to power personalization at scale
- Define and lead architecture for AI platforms integrated into Shutterfly
- Build foundational capabilities including:
- Evaluation frameworks for AI quality, safety, and business impact
- Scalable inference and orchestration infrastructure
- Ensure systems are highly available, performant, and production-grade at scale
Be Deeply Hands-On
- Maintain deep hands-on involvement in prototyping, architecture, and critical production systems, setting the standard for engineering excellence.
- Leverage modern AI tooling (LLMs, agents, vector databases, orchestration frameworks)
- Set the standard for AI-driven engineering productivity and development practices
- Lead by example in coding, design reviews, and system debugging
Deliver Measurable Business Impact
- Define and track AI-specific success metrics, including model quality, latency, cost efficiency, and business KPIs
- Partner with Product, UX, and Data teams to translate AI capabilities into:
- Increased conversion and revenue
- Improved customer experience and engagement
- Faster time-to-market for new capabilities
- Drive experimentation (A/B testing) and ensure AI systems deliver quantifiable outcomes
Lead Across the Organization
- Influence architecture and execution across multiple teams and domains:
- Ecommerce platform (shopping, cart, checkout)
- Creation flows and personalization systems
- Marketing technology and lifecycle platforms
- Mentor senior engineers and leaders; raise the bar on AI and system design excellence
- Champion adoption of agentic AI and AI-first development practices across engineering
What Success Looks Like
- Agentic AI systems measurably improve conversion, AOV, and engagement
- AI capabilities are deeply embedded across customer journeys
- Teams adopt AI-first development practices at scale
- Platform enables rapid experimentation and innovation across orgs
Basic Qualifications
- 12+ years of software engineering experience with deep expertise in distributed systems
- Proven track record of architecting and delivering large-scale, high-impact systems
- Experience influencing and leading cross-organizational technical strategy
- Strong hands-on coding and system design skills
- Experience operating large-scale, highly available cloud systems
- Demonstrated ability to translate advanced technology into business impact
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building 0→1 AI platforms or products in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
- Experience building AI/ML systems, especially with:
- LLMs, agent frameworks, and retrieval systems
- Multi-agent architectures and orchestration
- Experience in consumer-facing products or ecommerce platforms
Supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce is important to Shutterfly not only because it directly reflects our value of Embracing our Differences, but also because it's the right thing to do for our business and for our people. We welcome all applicants and evaluate them based on their qualifications. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on our Career Site.
The compensation package for this role is based on multiple factors, such as job level, responsibilities, location, and candidate experience. The base pay ranges included below are specific to the locations listed, and may not be applicable to other locations.
California : [$170,000-240,750]
Connecticut and New York: [$170,000-220,250]
Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and Washington: [$170,000-204,000]
Nevada: [$159,750-220,250]
Maryland and New Jersey: [$183,500-220,250]
Hawaii : [$159,750-191750]
This position may be eligible for a bonus incentive, health benefits, a 401K program, and other employee perks. More details about our company benefits can be found at https://shutterflyinc.com/benefits/.
This opportunity can be remote, but candidates must reside in a state in which Shutterfly is registered to do business. This includes all US states except District of Columbia, North Dakota, Mississippi, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Wyoming.
This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis until filled.
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