Etsy · 4 days ago
Staff Software Engineer II, Web Frontend Architect
Brooklyn, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$226K/yr - $264K/yr
8+ years expEtsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. They are seeking a skilled Web Frontend Architect to lead the evolution of their web frontend ecosystem, impacting buyer and seller experiences on both desktop and mobile web.
Consumer GoodsE-CommerceInternetRetailSales
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, a related field, or comparable experience
8+ years of experience in software engineering with a strong focus on frontend development
3+ years in a lead or architectural role designing complex frontend systems
Expert proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript and related technologies
Deep knowledge of modern frontend frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Redux, Vue, Angular)
Experience with Webpack, Vite, Babel, ESLint, and other frontend build tools
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL or other architectures, and asynchronous request handling
Proven experience in frontend performance optimization, cross-browser compatibility, and responsive design
Familiarity with design systems, component libraries, and relevant tooling (e.g., Storybook)
Familiarity with frontend testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, Cypress, or Playwright
Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines and frontend deployment strategies
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
Preferred
Experience with e-commerce applications
Exposure to server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (e.g., Next.js, Nuxt)
Contributions to open-source projects or tech blogs
Benefits
Equity package
Annual performance bonus
Competitive benefits
Company
Etsy
Etsy is an e-commerce site and a smartphone application for buying and selling handmade and vintage items.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$747.26MKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.Index VenturesAccel
2025-06-12Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2024-02-01Post Ipo Equity
2017-05-15Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Josh Silverman
CEO
Zofia Ciechowska
Vice President, People Strategy
Recent News
Digital Commerce 360
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