💻 Lead Front-End Software Engineer (Remote USA) – Etsy $90–$100

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💻 Lead Front-End Software Engineer (Remote USA) – Etsy Are you an experienced front-end software engineer with strong expertise in React, JavaScript, TypeScript, and AI-powered development tools? Etsy is looking for a skilled Lead Front-End Software Engineer to join its UX AI Enablement (UXAI) team and help build innovative tools that improve product design and development workflows. In this role, you will develop AI-assisted prototyping tools, create reusable front-end components, and help product teams build high-quality user experiences that align with Etsy's Design System. This is a long-term freelance contract opportunity for experienced engineers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges and working with AI-driven development tools. 📌 Job Details - Company: Etsy - Job Title: Lead Front-End Software Engineer - Job ID: 1094 - Job Category: Engineering - Job Type: Freelance Contract - Work Arrangement: Remote – USA - Listed Location: New York, NY, USA - Hourly Rate: $90–$100 - Experience Level: 5–10 years - Work Schedule: 40 hours per week - Time Zone: EST/EDT — full-day overlap required - Contract Period: October 22, 2026 – April 30, 2027 - Contract Duration: Long-term - Primary Skills: React, JavaScript, TypeScript - Additional Skills: CSS 🏢 About the Team The UX AI Enablement (UXAI) team is part of Etsy's User Experience Platform (UXP) group. The team develops tools, workflows, and quality standards that help product teams use artificial intelligence effectively and responsibly throughout product development. Working closely with Design, Product, Research, Engineering, and Design Systems teams, UXAI helps transform ideas into high-fidelity prototypes that follow established design standards. The team's AI-assisted prototyping tools help teams explore, test, and validate user experiences more efficiently across web and native platforms. 🎯 Key Responsibilities As a Lead Front-End Software Engineer, your responsibilities will include: - Build and maintain AI-assisted prototyping tools for designers and engineers. - Develop features that align with Etsy's Design System. - Create and maintain reusable front-end components for large product applications. - Lead and contribute to projects where requirements may not be fully defined. - Integrate AI-powered tools into design and development workflows. - Write documentation and review pull requests. - Support engineering and product teams by answering technical questions. - Audit new features and help teams adopt AI-assisted development tools. - Organize office hours, training sessions, and technical classes. - Identify technical debt and recommend improvements. - Develop evaluations (evals) to measure and improve the quality of AI-powered tools. 🛠️ Required Skills and Qualifications Candidates should have: - Strong front-end development skills using JavaScript and TypeScript. - Professional experience building applications with React. - Strong knowledge of CSS and modern front-end development practices. - Experience developing and maintaining reusable components across large product surfaces. - Experience building or integrating AI-powered or generative AI tools for developer workflows or design systems. - Experience writing evaluations to measure and improve AI tool performance. - Strong problem-solving and technical communication skills. - Ability to collaborate with design, product, research, and engineering teams. ⭐ Preferred Qualifications The following skills are an advantage: - Experience building linters, validators, and developer productivity tools. - Experience developing metrics to track component usage and tool adoption. - Familiarity with Web Components. - Knowledge of web accessibility standards and best practices, including WAI-ARIA. - Experience improving design systems and front-end development workflows. 💰 Salary and Contract Benefits - Hourly Rate: $90–$100. - Weekly Schedule: 40 hours. - Estimated Weekly Earnings: $3,600–$4,000 before taxes, assuming 40 paid hours. - Contract Period: October 22, 2026 – April 30, 2027. - Work Type: Remote freelance contract. - Project Focus: AI-assisted prototyping, reusable components, and front-end engineering. Actual earnings depend on approved and paid hours, contract terms, and applicable taxes. Benefits and paid leave are not specified in the provided listing. 🧑‍💻 Interview Process The selection process includes four rounds: 1. Hiring Manager Screening: Initial discussion about experience and role suitability. 2. Technical Interview: A one-hour technical interview. The prompt will be shared with candidates who advance to this stage. 3. Panel Interviews: Separate interviews with a designer and a product manager. 4. Closing Interview: Final discussion in the selection process. 🌎 Location and Time Zone Requirements This position is listed as Remote USA, with New York, NY, USA shown as the location. Candidates must be able to meet the EST/EDT full-day overlap requirement. Applicants should verify their eligibility to work under the contract terms and confirm whether the employer accepts their location before applying. International eligibility and visa sponsorship are not confirmed in the provided description. 📝 How to Apply Interested candidates should prepare an updated CV highlighting their experience in: - React, JavaScript, and TypeScript. - Front-end architecture and reusable components. - AI-powered development tools and generative AI integrations. - AI evaluation methods and quality measurement. - Design systems and developer productivity tools. Review the role requirements carefully before submitting an application. 🔗 Apply Now Visit the official job application page to review the complete requirements and apply for the Lead Front-End Software Engineer (Remote USA) opportunity. Apply Now