Front End Engineer

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.

Explore our projects and see what we're working on at our GitHub:

This role is located in New York City.

What you'll do

• Architect sophisticated user interactions for desktop and mobile browsers using React and Relay, leveraging your deep understanding of core client-side technologies.


• 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.

What you'll bring

• 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!


• We enthusiastically support and encourage your participation in the broader Developer Community.


• Knowledge of AI-powered tools and their potential to enhance developer productivity.


• Understanding of data privacy and security considerations in front-end development.

Our overall compensation package is made of several parts, base compensation being one of them. At 1stDibs we value and are proud of our culture, innovation, professional development and training workshops, trust and giving back to the community. Equity, a comprehensive benefits package, and incentive (IF APPLICABLE) are all are components of your total compensation package. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Tri-State Pay Range

$92,000—$115,000 USD

1stDibs is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The 1stDibs mission, to enrich lives with the extraordinary, can only be achieved when diversity, equity and inclusion are embedded into our values, culture and the way we do business. Enabling access to and celebrating unique and diverse perspectives is at the very core of what we do. We are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry, who are reflective of the diversity of our communities, and fostering an environment where every individual feels they belong, are valued and heard. As a leading design marketplace, we leverage the power of our platform and brand to empowe r historically underrepresented individuals, and the businesses they own, across the art and design industries.

Total Compensation Statement

1stDibs is committed to attracting, motivating and retaining top talent who drive the business forward and help us achieve our mission and vision. The company’s Total Compensation packages are designed to reward performance, be fair, equitable, and competitive, and consist of base salary, equity (where applicable), and health and work-life benefits.