[Remote] Lead Software Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Crate & Barrel is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Software Engineer, Front End to drive the delivery of complex and impactful software solutions. In this pivotal role, you will influence the success of cross-functional initiatives by providing technical leadership and mentoring the Front-end engineering team within an agile environment.ResponsibilitiesGuide the Front-end team, setting the technical vision in line with product goals. Drive technical design discussions, contributing to robust and scalable system architectureLead the design, development, and deployment of modern Front-end solutions from conception to launch in an iterative processActively contribute to team agile ceremonies and successful sprint delivery, driving process improvementPartner with product managers and stakeholders to define requirements, provide technical insights, write stories, and ensure seamless solution integration, leveraging system knowledgeEstablish and enforce best practices, coding standards, and architectural patterns for code quality, maintainability, and scalability. Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure quality and knowledge sharingMentor Front-end engineers, fostering their technical growth, providing constructive feedback, and promoting a collaborative team environmentAddress complex technical challenges, troubleshoot issues, provide innovative solutions, and identify and mitigate technical risks to ensure timely and successful feature deliveryChampion high standards for clear, accessible documentation to enhance team efficiency and maintainabilityStay current with technology trends, proactively identifying opportunities for process and stack improvementsSkillsStrong technical leadership skills with the ability to set technical vision and guide a teamDeep understanding of agile software development methodologies and the software development lifecycleExcellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skillsStrong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated ability to mentor and guide other engineersSolid understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and system scalabilityExpert knowledge of Javascript Runtime technologiesExpert knowledge of React and React Router frameworkExperience with Component librariesExpert knowledge of Javascript testing librariesExpert understanding of accessibility principlesExpert understanding of Front-end performance conceptsKnowledge of agile software development best practices, coding standards, and testing methodologiesAbility to work effectively in cross-functional teamsUnderstanding of CI/CD pipelinesBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)8+ years of professional software development experienceStrong proficiency in relevant programming languages: TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, CSSExperience with DenoExperience with testing frameworks Vitest and PlaywrightExperience with Git, Bitbucket, TeamCity, Jira, Confluence, DockerExperience with VisualStudio Code, Chrome DevToolsCompany OverviewAt Crate & Barrel, we help people build a home with purpose. It was founded in 1962, and is headquartered in Northbrook, IL, US, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is http://www.crateandbarrel.com.Company H1B SponsorshipCrate & Barrel has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 8 in 2025, 5 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 10 in 2022, 5 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.