Senior Front End Engineer, Shopping Foundations
Job Description
AmazonUI (AUI) is looking for a Senior Front End Engineer to modernize Amazon's front-end developer experience. AUI provides a library of front-end components, build tools, a templating engine, and runtime libraries used by thousands of engineers.AUI engineers have a range of skills but, as a team, we set the bar for engineering accessible features, deploying client-side code, generating HTML, and ultra-low JavaScript golf scores. Our customer base gives us incredible leverage and the spotlight is often on us. We think in terms of frameworks not features. We make tools and languages. Our products include the front end framework for Amazon, a JavaScript and CSS build system used by thousands, and a compiler for deploying markup templates across multiple languages. We value testability, maintainability, code quality, and cogent design. Key job responsibilitiesLead design and development of scalable, reusable UI components for Amazon’s global shopping experienceArchitect performant, accessible, and modular front-end systems used across worldwide platformsDrive adoption of modern front-end technologies, standards, and best practicesIntegrate GenAI into development workflows to accelerate component creation and documentationEstablish QA frameworks, performance monitoring, and accessibility standards for reliable releasesPartner with design, product, and platform teams to deliver cohesive customer experiencesMentor engineers and promote a culture of technical excellence and innovationA day in the life- You’ll collaborate with designers and engineers to build next-generation UI components that power millions of customer experiences.- A typical day may involve designing a new pattern for AUI, integrating GenAI-assisted tools to generate component code or documentation, optimizing load performance for high-traffic pages, and reviewing code for accessibility and design consistency.- You’ll work closely with partner orgs to align UI frameworks, share learnings, and evolve Amazon’s front-end systems at scale.
Locations
- United States, WA, Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
- United States, CA, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
Salary
Salary not disclosed
Estimated Salary Rangehigh confidence
180,000 - 280,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- - 4+ years of non-internship professional front end, web or mobile software development using JavaScript, HTML and CSS experienceintermediate
- - 5+ years of front-end developer creating prototypes or wire-frames for enterprise web applications or workflows experienceintermediate
- - Experience developing with MVC/MVM frameworks (e.g. React.JS, AngularJS, Vue)intermediate
Required Qualifications
- - 4+ years of non-internship professional front end, web or mobile software development using JavaScript, HTML and CSS experience (experience, 4 years)
- - 5+ years of front-end developer creating prototypes or wire-frames for enterprise web applications or workflows experience (experience, 5 years)
- - Experience developing with MVC/MVM frameworks (e.g. React.JS, AngularJS, Vue) (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- - Knowledge of web services technologies such as SOAP, HTTP, WSDL, XSD, and REST (experience)
- - Experience in a broad range of software design approaches and common UX patterns. (experience)
- Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. (experience)
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. (experience)
- Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead design and development of scalable, reusable UI components for Amazon’s global shopping experience
- Architect performant, accessible, and modular front-end systems used across worldwide platforms
- Drive adoption of modern front-end technologies, standards, and best practices
- Integrate GenAI into development workflows to accelerate component creation and documentation
- Establish QA frameworks, performance monitoring, and accessibility standards for reliable releases
- Partner with design, product, and platform teams to deliver cohesive customer experiences
- Mentor engineers and promote a culture of technical excellence and innovation
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Senior Front End Engineer, Shopping Foundations
Job Description
AmazonUI (AUI) is looking for a Senior Front End Engineer to modernize Amazon's front-end developer experience. AUI provides a library of front-end components, build tools, a templating engine, and runtime libraries used by thousands of engineers.AUI engineers have a range of skills but, as a team, we set the bar for engineering accessible features, deploying client-side code, generating HTML, and ultra-low JavaScript golf scores. Our customer base gives us incredible leverage and the spotlight is often on us. We think in terms of frameworks not features. We make tools and languages. Our products include the front end framework for Amazon, a JavaScript and CSS build system used by thousands, and a compiler for deploying markup templates across multiple languages. We value testability, maintainability, code quality, and cogent design. Key job responsibilitiesLead design and development of scalable, reusable UI components for Amazon’s global shopping experienceArchitect performant, accessible, and modular front-end systems used across worldwide platformsDrive adoption of modern front-end technologies, standards, and best practicesIntegrate GenAI into development workflows to accelerate component creation and documentationEstablish QA frameworks, performance monitoring, and accessibility standards for reliable releasesPartner with design, product, and platform teams to deliver cohesive customer experiencesMentor engineers and promote a culture of technical excellence and innovationA day in the life- You’ll collaborate with designers and engineers to build next-generation UI components that power millions of customer experiences.- A typical day may involve designing a new pattern for AUI, integrating GenAI-assisted tools to generate component code or documentation, optimizing load performance for high-traffic pages, and reviewing code for accessibility and design consistency.- You’ll work closely with partner orgs to align UI frameworks, share learnings, and evolve Amazon’s front-end systems at scale.
Locations
- United States, WA, Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States
- United States, CA, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, United States
Salary
Salary not disclosed
Estimated Salary Rangehigh confidence
180,000 - 280,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
- - 4+ years of non-internship professional front end, web or mobile software development using JavaScript, HTML and CSS experienceintermediate
- - 5+ years of front-end developer creating prototypes or wire-frames for enterprise web applications or workflows experienceintermediate
- - Experience developing with MVC/MVM frameworks (e.g. React.JS, AngularJS, Vue)intermediate
Required Qualifications
- - 4+ years of non-internship professional front end, web or mobile software development using JavaScript, HTML and CSS experience (experience, 4 years)
- - 5+ years of front-end developer creating prototypes or wire-frames for enterprise web applications or workflows experience (experience, 5 years)
- - Experience developing with MVC/MVM frameworks (e.g. React.JS, AngularJS, Vue) (experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- - Knowledge of web services technologies such as SOAP, HTTP, WSDL, XSD, and REST (experience)
- - Experience in a broad range of software design approaches and common UX patterns. (experience)
- Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company’s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. (experience)
- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. (experience)
- Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $136,700/year in our lowest geographic market up to $261,500/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site. (experience)
Responsibilities
- Lead design and development of scalable, reusable UI components for Amazon’s global shopping experience
- Architect performant, accessible, and modular front-end systems used across worldwide platforms
- Drive adoption of modern front-end technologies, standards, and best practices
- Integrate GenAI into development workflows to accelerate component creation and documentation
- Establish QA frameworks, performance monitoring, and accessibility standards for reliable releases
- Partner with design, product, and platform teams to deliver cohesive customer experiences
- Mentor engineers and promote a culture of technical excellence and innovation