Full-Time

Senior Front-end Engineer

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Faire

Faire

1,001-5,000 employees

B2B marketplace for independent brands and retailers

Data & Analytics
Social Impact
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

CA$156k - CA$195kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Senior

Kitchener, ON, Canada

Hybrid schedule requiring in-office presence 2 days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays).

Category
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
React.js
TypeScript
Next.js
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience
  • Proficient in HTML, CSS, Typescript, and frameworks/libraries like React
  • Extensive experience in fullstack development, with a strong understanding of modern web technologies.
  • Strong understanding of web performance optimization techniques
  • Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead technical projects, from conception through execution.
  • A passion for creating high-quality, scalable, and performant code.
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering or equivalent industry experience
  • A love for technology, and an insatiable curiosity for new tools to solve real problems
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with product managers, designers, engineering managers, and other stakeholders to significantly contribute to the success of Faire's business and engineering platform.
  • Share ownership of our product, contributing to ongoing improvements that enhance the customer experience.
  • Help define the team's technical direction and roadmap, influencing the overall strategic direction of our engineering efforts.
  • Identify, prioritize, and drive technical improvements through multi-month projects that enhance the platform's performance and scalability.
  • Contribute to setting the technical direction of our server-driven UI framework. Design and execute engineering solutions that align with framework goals, ensuring scalability and broad adoption.
  • Optimize web applications for peak performance and scalability. Work with state-of-the-art technologies such as Next.js, applying in-depth knowledge of frontend and backend performance techniques.
  • Mentor fellow developers by sharing industry best practices and fostering an environment of continuous learning and growth.

Faire operates a business-to-business (B2B) marketplace that connects independent brands with local retailers, primarily in the wholesale market. The platform enables brands to expand their reach to a larger audience of retailers, while retailers can discover unique products that set their stores apart from competitors. Faire generates revenue through a commission on sales made via its platform and provides additional services like inventory management and data analytics to help businesses improve their operations. The company focuses on supporting small to medium-sized businesses and aims to enhance the distinctiveness of local communities by empowering both brands and retailers to succeed.

Company Stage

Series G

Total Funding

$1.5B

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

8%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Shopify's partnership with Faire expands its user base and transaction volumes.
  • AI-driven analytics tools improve product listings and search rankings on Faire.
  • DTC brands using wholesale platforms like Faire diversify revenue streams and reach broader audiences.

What critics are saying

  • Leadership turnover at Faire may lead to strategic instability affecting operations.
  • Target's inclusion of Shopify merchants could divert potential retailers from Faire.
  • Increased competition within Faire as more DTC brands vie for retailer attention.

What makes Faire unique

  • Faire offers net 60 payment terms and free returns, reducing wholesale business risks.
  • The platform connects independent brands with local retailers, enhancing store uniqueness.
  • Faire provides inventory management and data analytics to optimize business operations.

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Benefits

Time off

Parental leave

Daily mindfulness

Annual learning grant

Thoughtfully designed spaces

Fitness & wellbeing benefits

Mental health benefits

Charitable matching

Career planning