Front End Engineer

1stdibs.com • New York, NY

92d • $92,000 - $115,000

About The Position

1stDibs is a one-of-a-kind online marketplace that connects design lovers to more than one million extraordinary pieces, from furniture and fine art to jewelry and fashion. As a leading global marketplace for design lovers, we enable shoppers to discover beautiful things and engage with top sellers from around the world. We encourage our shoppers to interact with sellers throughout all stages of the transaction, including item inquiries, price negotiations and customization requests. At 1stDibs, we are passionate about connecting discerning buyers with the world's most extraordinary and beautiful items. Since 2001, we've been the leading online marketplace for unique finds, from antique furniture and fine art to exquisite jewelry and vintage fashion. We've evolved from the digital extension of the Parisian flea market to a global platform hosting over 4,000 premier sellers. With our headquarters in New York City and vibrant teams in the UK, Vilnius, and India, we're a truly international company dedicated to excellence. We're looking for a talented Senior Front-end Engineer to join our dynamic team and bring fresh ideas and a passion for clean, efficient code. If you're a front-end enthusiast who believes in doing things right, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact! You'll be involved in developing and implementing innovative user-facing products and features, building shared packages, and collaborating with our services team on internal APIs. You'll also have the chance to optimize existing repositories and contribute to our ongoing technical excellence.

Requirements

• A strong commitment to staying at the forefront of contemporary front-end development practices, including TypeScript, ES6+.
• At least 3 years of experience in developing high-traffic websites or complex web applications.
• Proficiency in Node.js.
• Proven ability to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• A collaborative spirit and the drive to elevate your team members.
• A mindset of intellectual curiosity and the ability to bring thoughtful insights to the table every day.
• Experience developing consumer-facing websites in a professional production environment is highly desirable.
• An appreciation for unique and exceptional items like furniture, art, and jewelry is a definite plus!

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of AI-powered tools and their potential to enhance developer productivity.
• Understanding of data privacy and security considerations in front-end development.

Responsibilities

• Architect sophisticated user interactions for desktop and mobile browsers using React and Relay.
• Engage with our modern front-end stack, including Node.js, Express, TypeScript, GraphQL, Rspack, modern JavaScript, CSS Modules, and Git (with GitHub).
• Implement universal TypeScript modules designed to optimize performance through server-side rendering.
• Embrace the challenges and opportunities of responsive and adaptive design to create seamless user experiences across all devices.
• Contribute to significant architectural decisions within the front-end team.
• Ensure code quality through comprehensive unit and integration testing.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate designs into functional and engaging interfaces.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging front-end technologies, AI/ML integrations, and advocate for their adoption when beneficial.
• Optimize web performance, accessibility, and SEO through best practices and cutting-edge techniques.

Benefits

• Equity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentives (if applicable)
• Professional development and training workshops
• Trust and giving back to the community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees