Software Engineer III, Frontend Platforms

An Important Note about Wayfair's In-Office Policy:

Please note that this is a hybrid role based in Boston, and will require you to work in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Who We Are:

At Wayfair we are well on the way to becoming the world’s number one, online destination for all things home. Our core belief is that everyone should live in a home they love. We make this possible by ensuring our 24 million customers have all the technology and innovation they need at their fingertips, to give them access to our more than 33 million products which are provided by our 23,000 awesome global suppliers. In the Storefront team, we are the first impression of a  customer’s shopping experience; we own the design and implementation of the customer-facing website. We partner with Product, Experience Design, Analytics and business leaders across Wayfair; our Storefront Engineering teams ensure that we’re building technology that solves important customer problems in elegant, scalable, measurable ways.  

If you love to solve real business problems at scale, in a fast-paced, high growth and agile environment, this is the role for you!

What You’ll Do:

• Write thoughtful, scalable, and performant React, CSS, and HTML code to build and test new features that our millions of customers use to browse our site every day
• Develop and maintain scalable front end applications using Next.js and React.
• Optimize build processes and performance.
• Optimize bundling using webpack and turborepo.
• Enhance developer tooling and workflows to streamline development processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to front end performance and compatibility.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and advocate for best practices within the team.
• Make decisions and direct projects that influence how customers shop at Wayfair
• Contribute to decisions, initiatives, and coding patterns that influence the broader frontend platform at Wayfair
• Write code that is seen by millions of customers a day
• Be part of the team that is leading the market in delivering the most delightful customer online shopping experience for home furnishings in a quickly changing landscape

We Are a Match Because You Have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in Next.js and React with demonstrable experience in developing large-scale applications.
• A deep understanding of JavaScript state management libraries, such as Redux, MobX, or Apollo
• Experience in designing and implementing developer tooling, such as CI/CD pipelines, testing frameworks, and code quality tools.
• Solid understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
• Up-to-date on the latest frontend and design technology, trends, and industry news
• A genuine believer in constructive and respectful code reviews, retros, and collaborative problem-solving as the bedrock of a healthy team

Why You’ll Love Wayfair:

• Time Off:
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Health & Wellness:
• Full Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA/FSA)
• Life Insurance
• Disability Protection (Short Term & Long Term Disability) 
• Global Wellbeing: Gym/Fitness discounts (including US Peloton, Global ClassPass, and various regional gym memberships)
• Mental Health Support (Global Mental Health, Global Wayhealthy Recordings)
• Caregiver Services
• Financial Growth & Security:
• 401K Matching (Employee Matching Program)
• Tuition Reimbursement 
• Financial Health Education (Knowledge of Financial Education - KOFE)
• Tax Advantaged Accounts
• Family Support:
• Family Planning Support
• Parental Leave
• Global Surrogacy & Adoption Policy
• Professional Development & Recognition:
• Rewards & Recognition 
• Global Employee Anniversary Awards 
• Paid Volunteer Work 
• Unique Perks:
• Employee Discount 
• U.S. Bluebikes Membership
• Global Pod Outings
• Work/Life Balance:
• Emphasizing a supportive & flexible work environment that encourages a balance between personal and professional commitments 

Inclusivity at Wayfair:
At Wayfair, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where every individual experiences a fair and equitable employee journey. We are committed to developing targeted resources that raise awareness