Public summary
We are looking for a Staff Frontend Engineer to lead and unify frontend architecture across two React-based eCommerce product platforms. This senior individual contributor role involves hands-on coding and architect-level influence to build a shared design system, implement AI-first engineering practices, and work closely with product managers and designers. The position is based in Germany with hybrid work options and reports directly to VP Engineering with executive sponsorship from the CPTO. Strong React, TypeScript, design system, and modern frontend architecture skills are required, along with extensive experience in frontend engineering leadership.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Berlin, Munich, Pforzheim
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- German requirement signal
- No German Required Detected
- Detected job language
- English
Responsibilities
Define and drive a unified React-based frontend architecture across two product frontends. Build and own a shared design system including tokens, component libraries, and Web Components. Create AI-first prototyping and contribution frameworks enabling product managers and designers to prototype and ship production-grade UI. Maintain hands-on coding involvement (~80% time) alongside architecture and design system leadership (~20% time). Collaborate within a product trio culture including product and design teams. Implement incremental migrations and ensure the frontend is no longer a bottleneck.
Qualifications
Expert-level experience with React and TypeScript in complex SaaS frontend environments. Proven leadership in frontend architecture and design system development. Experience modernizing or migrating frontend stacks and working with Web Components. Minimum 6 years in frontend/software engineering with at least 3 years at staff, lead, or architect level. Hands-on coder with ability to lead through example. Business fluent English; German skills nice to have but not required. Experience with AI coding tools and workflows preferred. Background in eCommerce or product discovery frontends is a plus.