Wayfair - Returnship Programme

Wayfair, a leading U.S.-based e-commerce organization specializing in home goods, furniture, and décor, has carefully tailored this Returnship Programme for women resuming their careers after a break. Know more about Wayfair here.

A Returnship Built Around You

You have spent years building a career in technology. Then came a break - for family, for health, for yourself. And now, as you look ahead, the path back may seem unclear.

Wayfair’s Back to Work – Returnship Programme, hosted by MyCareernet, is here to change that. This event marks the beginning of a thoughtful, well-structured programme that welcomes you back into the workforce - with support.

This opportunity is with Wayfair India Bangalore TDC.

What to expect through this programme:

Upskilling resources and mentorship tailored to refresh your core skills and rebuild confidence
A hybrid work setup that balances in-office collaboration with the flexibility you need
A supportive peer cohort and a company culture that values your lived experience as a strength

Assessment date: June 20, 2025

Role details

Eligibility: Women with 6-12 years of experience with a 1-5 year break
Tech stack: Java, Springboot, Microservices, Multi-threading
Location: Hybrid (3 days in Bengaluru office, 2 days remote)
Duration: 6 months
Monthly stipend: INR 1,00,000
Number of trainees: 10
Tentative start date: 15 September 2025
Outcome: Opportunity to convert to a full-time Software Engineer III role

The Story Behind the Returnship

Wayfair, a leading U.S.-based e-commerce organisation specialising in home goods, furniture, and décor, has carefully tailored this Returnship Programme for women resuming their careers after a break.

Returning to work can feel daunting, especially when self-doubt creeps in or you are unsure how your time away will be perceived. This programme acknowledges that.

It recognises everything you bring back with you: resilience, renewed perspective, sharper time management, and the ability to juggle priorities like never before. These are strengths shaped by real life.

This six-month returnship offers paid learning, one-on-one mentorship, and the opportunity to work on real engineering challenges - not filler projects, but meaningful contributions from day one. You will receive fair compensation, structured upskilling, and the support needed to rebuild confidence in an environment that respects your journey.

Effective Leadership

Wayfair India TDC Country HR Leader, Mitalee Dabral on Driving Human Potential via Effective Leadership

As Wayfair India TDC is making inroads into the subcontinent, we have Mitalee Dabral, the spirited Country HR Head sharing her journey from a bustling team of 100 to a robust 380 in just eight months.From the nitty-gritty of talent acquisition in the tech-driven landscapes of India to the ethical quandaries of AI in HR, Mitalee brings a fresh, no-nonsense perspective to some of today's most pressing HR challenges.

What Happens After the Returnship?

Once the programme ends, eligible trainees may be offered full-time roles within their teams. If there are no open roles available immediately, Wayfair will support returnees in applying across other teams, with a streamlined process similar to internal transfers.

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

You are not starting over; you are moving forward with strength, perspective, and purpose.

With mentorship that guides you, projects that challenge you, and a team that believes in your comeback - Wayfair is ready to walk this journey with you.

This is more than a return. It is a restart on your terms. Ready when you are.

Significant Milestone

Wayfair Achieved in 2 Years What Most GCCs Take 4-5 Years to Reach

India has become a top choice for global retail companies for setting up their global capability centres (GCCs), owing to the country’s skilled workforce.