Staff Software Engineer II, Product Platform (Web Frontend Architect)

Company Description
Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an Etsy Inc. employee , whether a team member of Etsy or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human.

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What’s the role?

We are seeking a skilled Web Frontend Architect to lead the evolution of our web frontend ecosystem. Your work will directly impact Etsy’s buyer and seller experiences (desktop and mobile web). The ideal candidate is a technical expert with a deep understanding of frontend technologies and architectural patterns for ecommerce systems.

This is a full-time position reporting to an Engineering Director in the Enablement department. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our competitive benefits that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy.

For this role, we are considering candidates based in the United States. Candidates living within commutable distance of Etsy’s Brooklyn Office Hub or in the San Francisco Bay Area may be the first to be considered. For candidates within commutable distance, Etsy requires in-office attendance once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Etsy offers different work modes to meet the variety of needs and preferences of our team. Learn more details about our work modes and workplace safety policies here .

What’s this team like at Etsy?

You will work closely with cross-functional teams with domain experts in fields such as design systems, accessibility, client-side frameworks, build systems and APIs along with product development teams. Together, we will create ‘paved paths’ that enable the delivery of high-quality, maintainable, performant and innovative web applications.

What does the day-to-day look like?

• 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.

• Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law.

Qualities that will help you thrive in this role are:

• 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.

Desirable Qualifications

• 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.