Senior Staff Front-End Engineer - Remote

Overview

Faire is revolutionizing wholesale by empowering local retailers and independent brands to compete with major e-commerce platforms. Our engineering team builds robust, scalable, and performant solutions that support millions of users. We are passionate about creating exceptional user experiences and driving innovation in the wholesale marketplace.

In Short

• Drive Web Performance Optimization: You'll take ownership of front-end performance, ensuring Faire’s website meets and exceeds industry benchmarks for speed and responsiveness.
• Shape Framework Development: Build and enhance reusable front-end frameworks and tools to accelerate development and improve maintainability across teams.
• Leverage Cutting-Edge Technologies: Work extensively with Next.js, React, and modern web development practices to create robust, scalable, and performant solutions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, Data Scientists, and other Engineers to deliver impactful results across the business.
• Be a Technical Leader: Provide mentorship, set technical direction, and define best practices for front-end engineering at Faire.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience in front-end engineering, with a deep understanding of React and JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of Next.js.
• Proven experience optimizing large-scale web applications for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Hands-on experience with performance tools and techniques (e.g., Lighthouse, Webpack, RUM, profiling tools).
• Expertise in developing reusable UI frameworks, libraries, and tools.
• Familiarity with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand) and modern CSS frameworks (e.g., Tailwind CSS).
• Strong understanding of web fundamentals: HTTP, browser rendering pipelines, and web performance metrics.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with others in a closely collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Equity and benefits eligibility.
• Flexible remote work options up to 4 weeks per year.
• Opportunity to work in a hybrid schedule with in-office collaboration.
• Supportive work environment focused on entrepreneurship and innovation.
• Access to a growing community of small business owners.