FRONT END LEAD SOFTWARE ENGINEER - STAFF

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Automotive, E-commerce, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with at least 7 years of experience in front-end development, and a strong understanding of front-end and browser technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Experience with design systems and architecting reusable component systems is essential, as is a focus on performance optimization, usability, and accessibility.

Responsibilities

As a Front End Lead Software Engineer, you will help revitalize customer-facing tooling across the Cars Commerce platform by designing and developing reusable components with developer-friendly APIs and performance-optimized front-end systems that scale across teams and brands. You will work across team boundaries to create core UI capabilities, champion performance (Core Web Vitals, caching, async assets), and prioritize usability and accessibility, ensuring reliable and consistent delivery of value.

Skills

Front-End Development

JavaScript

React

HTML

CSS

UI/UX Design

Team Leadership

Software Engineering

Cars Commerce

Online marketplace for buying and selling cars

About Cars Commerce

Cars Commerce operates as a digital marketplace in the automotive industry, connecting consumers who want to buy or sell cars with automotive businesses like dealerships and manufacturers. The platform provides consumers with essential information about vehicles, including product details, pricing, and seller locations, helping them make informed purchasing decisions. For automotive businesses, Cars Commerce offers insights and data on market trends and consumer behavior, which can enhance their sales strategies. The company generates revenue through advertising and subscription fees from these businesses for services like listings and access to consumer analytics. By utilizing technology and data, Cars Commerce aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the car buying and selling process for both consumers and businesses.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters

1998Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Automotive & TransportationIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees