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Frontend Engineer

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Posted on 1/31/2024

Wayfair

Wayfair

10,001+ employees

E-commerce platform for furniture and decor

Consulting
Consumer Goods

Junior, Mid, Senior

Cambridge, MA, USA

Category
Frontend Engineering
Web Development
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
UI/UX Design
React.js
Vue.js
AngularJS
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience coding JavaScript, CSS, and HTML from scratch as well as a familiarity with modern client-side frameworks (React, Ember, Angular, Vue, Styled Components, SASS, etc)
  • A understanding of JavaScript state management libraries, such as Redux, MobX, or Apollo
  • Proficient in testing and debugging techniques to identify and fix issues in their code
  • Desired, but not required, you know responsive design principles to allow web pages to adapt to different screen sizes and devices, making them accessible to a wider audience, cross-browser compatibility is a plus
  • A passion for UI, UX, and Design Systems and working with designers to create engaging and intuitive experiences across devices
  • Experience in working with product managers and designers 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
  • Great communication skills and the ability to support technical decision making with the team
  • A track record of delivering in increments and learning as you go
Responsibilities
  • Build rich, responsive and fast frontend experiences seen and used by millions of customers everyday
  • Write thoughtful, scalable, reusable, well tested and performant frontend code using frameworks such as React and Next
  • Partner with Design Leads and Product Managers to turn wireframes and mockups into responsive, consistent UIs that leverage our central React Pattern Library
  • Work and collaborate with backend, GraphQL, App etc teams to employ industry best practices with regard to web standards, component breakdown, accessibility, cross-device design and page performance
  • Implement action plans and coding patterns that influence the broader frontend platform at Wayfair
  • Be 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

Wayfair is a leading e-commerce platform specializing in home furnishings and decor, offering an expansive selection that caters to diverse tastes and budgets. The company stands out for its strong customer-centric approach, utilizing advanced e-commerce technologies to enhance the shopping experience. Working at Wayfair provides employees with the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that values innovation in digital commerce and customer engagement, making it an ideal environment for professionals passionate about driving technological advancements in the retail industry.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.3B

Headquarters

Boston, Massachusetts

Founded

2002

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

-15%
INACTIVE