Senior Frontend Engineer

Who is Recruiting from Scratch: Recruiting from Scratch is a specialized talent firm dedicated to helping companies build exceptional teams. We partner closely with our clients to deeply understand their needs, then connect them with top-tier candidates who are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for the company’s culture and vision. Our mission is simple: place the best people in the right roles to drive long-term success for both clients and candidates.https://www.recruitingfromscratch.com/Title of the Role: Senior Software Engineer, FrontendLocation: New York, NYCompany Stage of Funding: Growth-Stage (Post PMF, Near Profitability)Office Type: On-site, Full-TimeSalary: $170,000 – $210,000 + Equity1. Company DescriptionWe’re representing a category-defining consumer marketplace transforming how people experience hospitality.This fast-growing company has built a platform that connects consumers with premium hotel and resort experiences—unlocking new revenue streams for hospitality partners while creating seamless, high-quality experiences for millions of users. With strong product-market fit, significant scale, and backing from top-tier investors, the company is now entering its next phase of growth.Despite its scale, the team remains lean, offering engineers meaningful ownership and the ability to directly shape product and technical direction.2. What You Will DoAs a Senior Frontend Engineer, you will lead the rebuild of high-traffic user experiences and help define the frontend architecture for the company’s next generation of products.You will:Own critical product surfaces end-to-end, including high-traffic flows like search and product detail pages.Lead technical design for large initiatives, including writing RFCs and driving cross-functional alignment.Define and implement scalable frontend architecture using modern frameworks (Next.js, React).Improve performance across key metrics such as Core Web Vitals, SEO, and conversion rates.Establish reusable patterns for routing, data fetching, caching, and component design.Partner with backend engineers to improve API design and frontend performance.Raise the engineering bar through code reviews, mentorship, and best practices.Improve developer velocity through better tooling, testing strategies, and observability.3. Ideal Background7+ years of experience building production web applications.Deep expertise in React, TypeScript, and modern frontend architecture.Strong experience with Next.js (SSR/SPA hybrid environments).Proven experience leading large-scale frontend rewrites or migrations.Strong understanding of performance optimization (Core Web Vitals, SEO, conversion).Experience owning projects from scoping through rollout and measurement.High standards for code quality, testing, and maintainability.Strong communication skills and ability to mentor other engineers.4. PreferredExperience working on consumer-facing, high-traffic products.Familiarity with Playwright (testing) and Datadog (observability).Experience collaborating closely with product and design teams.Background in marketplaces, travel, or consumer platforms.Experience influencing frontend standards across teams or organizations.5. Compensation and BenefitsBase Salary: $170K – $210KEquity: Stock options includedBenefits Include:Medical, dental, and vision coverage401(k) retirement planUnlimited PTOPaid parental leaveAnnual company product creditCollaborative, in-office team environmentImpact:You’ll directly shape the user experience of a high-scale consumer platform used by millions, improving performance, conversion, and product quality across core journeys.Growth Opportunity:This role is scoped with Staff-level trajectory, offering a clear path to broader technical ownership and influence across the organization.