Staff Software Engineer II, Web Frontend Architect

Company Description

Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy Inc. employee, whether a team member of Etsy or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human.

Salary Range :

$226,000.00 - $264,000.00

What’s the role?

We are seeking a skilled Web Frontend Architect to lead the evolution of our web frontend ecosystem. Your work will directly impact Etsy’s buyer and seller experiences (desktop and mobile web). The ideal candidate is a technical expert with a deep understanding of frontend technologies and architectural patterns for ecommerce systems.

This is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Engineering, UX Foundations. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy.

For this role, we are considering candidates based in the United States. Candidates living within commutable distance of Etsy’s Brooklyn Office Hub or in the San Francisco Bay Area may be the first to be considered. For candidates within commutable distance, Etsy requires in-office attendance once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Etsy offers different work modes to meet the variety of needs and preferences of our team. Learn more details about our work modes and workplace safety policies here.

What’s this team like at Etsy?

You will work closely with cross-functional teams with domain experts in fields such as design systems, accessibility, client-side frameworks, build systems and APIs along with product development teams. Together, we will create ‘paved paths’ that enable the delivery of high-quality, maintainable, performant and innovative web applications.

What does the day-to-day look like?

• Define and drive the frontend architecture and technical roadmap.
• Provide technical leadership to frontend developers through code reviews, architecture discussions, and mentoring.
• Collaborate with product managers, UX / UI designers, and backend engineers.
• Design scalable, maintainable, high-performance frontend application architectures using modern frameworks with a particular emphasis on React (with knowledge of alternatives, e.g. Vue.js, Angular).
• Ensure contextually appropriate practices in accessibility, performance, security, and responsive design.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and frameworks to keep the frontend stack modern and efficient.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and performance benchmarks.
• Oversee the integration of frontend and backend (API) architectures.
• Document architectural decisions, technical guidelines, and frontend infrastructure components.
• Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.

Qualities that will help you thrive in this role are :

Desirable Qualifications

Additional Information

What's Next

If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like. As we hope you've seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else we want you to be like you! So tell us what you're all about.

Our Promise

At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills.

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