Senior Software Engineer - Front End, Storefront (Platforms) at Wayfair LLC in Boston, MA
Who We Are:
Storefront Engineering is in the enviable position of being able to speak directly to our customers. Through powerful technology, we make shopping our millions of products feel simple and personal, whether customers are just browsing while on-the-go on our native app or finalizing purchase decisions on the desktop from the comfort of their home. As Wayfair continues to see massive growth, Storefront Engineering is going through a major technology transition, empowering teams to build services and interfaces that can be updated and deployed independently. We are on the journey to build the tools and services to deliver value to our customers more quickly, all in an environment where engineering teams have the autonomy to make the right decision for themselves and their product. The Storefront Platforms team builds and supports platforms which collectively refer to the foundational services, technologies, frameworks, libraries, tools and design assets that support application development. We support organizations outside of Storefront that have a direct impact on the customer experience, as well as user-focused platforms, including the UI platform for all of our web applications. Our team is composed of the following nine groups:
Performance Engineering, Login & Authentication, Dynamic Page Architecture, Promotional Tooling, Frontend Platforms, Backend Platforms, Homebase, Content Strategy and UX Research. Mission:
Scale our infrastructure, systems, and assets to drive efficiencies as a world-class tech company. What You'll Do:
Create a culture of frontend quality via coaching, pair programming, design sessions, and code review Author and contribute to internal libraries that emphasize intuitive interfaces and composability Lead large-scale projects that influence how customers shop at Wayfair Together with our platform teams, push our frontend strategy to the forefront of industry best practices with regard to web standards, component breakdown, accessibility, cross-device design and code considerations, page rendering, and browser performance. Write code that is seen by millions of customers a day Collaborate with Design Leads and Product Managers to turn wireframes and mockups into responsive, consistent UIs that leverage and contribute back to our central React Pattern Library Use your expertise to guide developers towards idiomatic solutions Be a part of the team that is leading the market in delivering the most delightful customer online shopping experience for home furnishings in a quickly changing landscape What You'll Need A deep knowledge of JavaScript and its ecosystem, and experience developing large JS applications A deep understanding of a JavaScript state management library, such as Redux, MobX, or Apollo An understanding of CSS, HTML, and related concepts at-scale (responsive/adaptive design, accessibility, libraries and post-processors) A passion for UI, UX, and Design Systems and working with designers to create engaging and intuitive experiences across devices Up-to-date on the latest frontend and design technology, trends, and industry news Experience in leading product managers, designers, and engineers to define, break down, and collaborate on feature work A genuine believer in constructive and respectful code reviews, retros, and collaborative problem-solving as the bedrock of a healthy team and experience utilizing these as mentorship vectors About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair is one of the world's largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we're reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you're looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you'll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Software DevelopmentEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Storefront Engineering is in the enviable position of being able to speak directly to our customers. Through powerful technology, we make shopping our millions of products feel simple and personal, whether customers are just browsing while on-the-go on our native app or finalizing purchase decisions on the desktop from the comfort of their home. As Wayfair continues to see massive growth, Storefront Engineering is going through a major technology transition, empowering teams to build services and interfaces that can be updated and deployed independently. We are on the journey to build the tools and services to deliver value to our customers more quickly, all in an environment where engineering teams have the autonomy to make the right decision for themselves and their product. The Storefront Platforms team builds and supports platforms which collectively refer to the foundational services, technologies, frameworks, libraries, tools and design assets that support application development. We support organizations outside of Storefront that have a direct impact on the customer experience, as well as user-focused platforms, including the UI platform for all of our web applications. Our team is composed of the following nine groups:
Performance Engineering, Login & Authentication, Dynamic Page Architecture, Promotional Tooling, Frontend Platforms, Backend Platforms, Homebase, Content Strategy and UX Research. Mission:
Scale our infrastructure, systems, and assets to drive efficiencies as a world-class tech company. What You'll Do:
Create a culture of frontend quality via coaching, pair programming, design sessions, and code review Author and contribute to internal libraries that emphasize intuitive interfaces and composability Lead large-scale projects that influence how customers shop at Wayfair Together with our platform teams, push our frontend strategy to the forefront of industry best practices with regard to web standards, component breakdown, accessibility, cross-device design and code considerations, page rendering, and browser performance. Write code that is seen by millions of customers a day Collaborate with Design Leads and Product Managers to turn wireframes and mockups into responsive, consistent UIs that leverage and contribute back to our central React Pattern Library Use your expertise to guide developers towards idiomatic solutions Be a part of the team that is leading the market in delivering the most delightful customer online shopping experience for home furnishings in a quickly changing landscape What You'll Need A deep knowledge of JavaScript and its ecosystem, and experience developing large JS applications A deep understanding of a JavaScript state management library, such as Redux, MobX, or Apollo An understanding of CSS, HTML, and related concepts at-scale (responsive/adaptive design, accessibility, libraries and post-processors) A passion for UI, UX, and Design Systems and working with designers to create engaging and intuitive experiences across devices Up-to-date on the latest frontend and design technology, trends, and industry news Experience in leading product managers, designers, and engineers to define, break down, and collaborate on feature work A genuine believer in constructive and respectful code reviews, retros, and collaborative problem-solving as the bedrock of a healthy team and experience utilizing these as mentorship vectors About Wayfair Inc. Wayfair is one of the world's largest online destinations for the home. Whether you work in our global headquarters in Boston or Berlin, or in our warehouses or offices throughout the world, we're reinventing the way people shop for their homes. Through our commitment to industry-leading technology and creative problem-solving, we are confident that Wayfair will be home to the most rewarding work of your career. If you're looking for rapid growth, constant learning, and dynamic challenges, then you'll find that amazing career opportunities are knocking.
Salary Range:
$80K -- $100K
Minimum Qualification
Software DevelopmentEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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