Software Engineer / Front End Web Developer
About the position At Room & Board, our Software Engineers / Front End Web Developers are passionate about creating exceptional user experiences and writing high-quality code. We combine cutting-edge technology with a collaborative culture to deliver innovative solutions for our customers. As a Software Engineer / Front End Web Developer at Room & Board, you’ll work with a modern technology stack—including React, Next.js, and TypeScript—while contributing to a robust e-commerce platform and in-store digital experiences. Our complex and customizable product assortment offers challenging, meaningful work that encourages creative problem-solving and scalable solutions. We prioritize quality by maintaining clean, well-structured code and continuously improving our systems. You’ll thrive in a collaborative, agile environment where technical decisions are driven by the team, not hierarchy. Plus, you’ll enjoy an inspiring workspace filled with natural light, greenery, and amenities like an on-site gym and fitness studio. Room & Board is a modern furniture and home decor retailer committed to creating beautiful, well-made products while providing exceptional customer service. Our mission is to help people create homes they love through timeless designs, sustainable practices, and a focus on quality craftsmanship.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain responsive web applications using React and Next.js.
- Translate UX/UI designs into functional, accessible front-end code.
- Optimize applications for speed, scalability, SEO, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Collaborate with technical product owners, designers, and back-end developers to deliver seamless user experiences.
- Integrate front-end components with APIs and back-end services.
- Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance tuning.
- Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices.
- Ensure compliance with web accessibility standards (WCAG).
- Exemplify our Staff Member Attributes – Inclusive, Authentic, Work Ethic, Collaborative and Curious
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.
- A minimum of 5 years of professional front-end web application design and development
- Hands-on experience with React, Next.js, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
- Proficiency in HTML5, CSS modules (CSS3)
- Familiarity with state management libraries (MobX, Redux, Context API, etc.).
- Experience with RESTful APIs or GraphQL.
- Knowledge of responsive design and mobile-first development.
- Testing experience with Jest, Playwright, Cypress, or similar frameworks.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Self-motivated with a continuous learning mindset.
- Passionate about creating great user experiences and UI performance.
- Ability to provide proof of identity and legal work authorization upon hire
Benefits
- three weeks of paid vacation
- a generous 401(k) match
- profit-sharing
- benefits that cover you from head to toe – physically, emotionally, and financially.