Software Development Engineer III (Storefront)

Quince · San Francisco

Software Engineeringposted 2mo ago

ABOUT QUINCE

Quince is a destination for builders, creators, innovators, and operators who want to come together and challenge the status quo. Our mission is simple: make really high quality essentials for really low prices, fairly and sustainably. We deliver on that mission through a unique manufacturer-to-consumer (M2C) model eliminating the layers of traditional retail that add cost and result in consumers paying more than they need to. We find, build relationships with, and work directly with the manufacturing partners behind some of the world’s finest products. From there, our teams design smart, efficient operational processes and build and deploy proprietary technology, AI, and analytics to help us scale fast.

What began with a small assortment of elevated basics has quickly grown into a cross-category brand spanning apparel, accessories, home goods, and more. Today, tens of millions of people across a growing number of countries come – and return – to Quince because they trust us to deliver.

OUR CULTURE

Quince is a culture built for builders by builders. Our way of working starts with a blank sheet of paper. We question conventional thinking, use technology and data to uncover new opportunities, and move quickly to turn ideas into reality. We aren’t interested in replicating how others do retail. We’re building a better way – at a speed and scale unlike anything that’s been done before.

We dream big and chase the hard problems others shy away from. Rejecting long-held assumptions is part of our company's DNA. Where conventional wisdom says you have to choose – soft or durable, speed or rigor, quality or price – we ask why that trade-off has to exist in the first place.
Our pace is fast and the bar is high because our customers expect a lot from us and we refuse to let them down. We believe the best results come from challenging ourselves, learning from one another, and building on each other's strengths.
Here, responsibility is not determined by role, tenure, or seniority. Every team member - no matter their level - has the opportunity to drive our business and shape our trajectory.

If you’re someone who likes to imagine new possibilities and build better systems rather than plug-in to outdated ones, Quince is the place for you.

At Quince, you will be part of a high-performing team that is redefining what quality, value, and sustainability mean in modern retail. We are a destination for builders, innovators, and operators to come together and challenge the status quo. Our collective ambition is bold. We are creating an entirely new category and customer experience – one that democratizes luxury and provides high quality products at radically low prices. That mission demands a world-class team committed to excellence.

If you are motivated by impact, growth, and purpose, you will find a strong sense of belonging at Quince.

Roles & Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable, customer-facing storefront experiences across web (ReactJS) and mobile (React Native) applications.
Lead development of complex features that power the customer-facing shopping experience including browsing, discovery, product pages, cart, and checkout flows.
Architect performant frontend and mobile systems that support high traffic and large-scale ecommerce workloads.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, design, backend, and mobile engineering to define requirements and implement scalable solutions.
Integrate with backend services and APIs, partnering closely with backend teams to define contracts and deliver reliable end-to-end experiences.
Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code while setting a high engineering bar for quality, performance, and maintainability.
Debug and resolve complex technical issues related to performance, scalability, and stability across web and mobile applications.
Drive best practices in frontend and mobile architecture, component and design systems, testing strategies, and performance optimization.
Participate in code reviews and provide constructive technical feedback to peers.
Develop and maintain automated tests to ensure high-quality code and reliable releases across web and mobile.
Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and recommend tools and frameworks that improve the storefront platform.
Mentor and guide engineers on the team while helping raise the technical bar across the organization.

Experience Required

Must Have:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
5–8 years of professional experience building modern web and/or mobile applications.
Strong expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and either ReactJS or React Native — most of our experiences are built on these frameworks.
Experience building high-scale, consumer-facing web and mobile applications.
Strong understanding of performance optimization techniques for frontend and mobile systems.
Proficiency with HTML, CSS, and modern frontend fundamentals such as state management, component architecture, and responsive, accessible UI.
Knowledge of web security principles and best practices.
Proficiency with debugging tools such as React DevTools, Lighthouse, Chrome DevTools, or similar tools.
Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and backend services.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work independently while leading technical initiatives within cross-functional teams.

Nice to Have:

Experience with server-side rendering frameworks such as NodeJS, Nest, ExpressJS, Next.js or equivalent.
Familiarity with native Android (Kotlin/Java) and native iOS (Swift/Objective-C) development is expected, including how React Native bridges to and interoperates with native modules.
Experience shipping and maintaining apps in the App Store and Google Play, including release, code-signing, and over-the-air update workflows.
Familiarity with mobile CI/CD, crash reporting, and performance monitoring tools.
Exposure to A/B testing frameworks and data-driven experimentation.

All posted ranges are reflective of base salary and may vary depending upon experience level and location. Bonus and equity may also be provided for eligible roles.

Pay Range

$195,000—$235,000 USD

WHY QUINCE?

Joining Quince means being part of a mission-driven team reshaping retail. You will work alongside talented colleagues, tackle meaningful challenges, and contribute to building a more sustainable, accessible future for customers and partners alike.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & HIRING INTEGRITY

Quince provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Quince is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application or to perform the essential functions of a role at Quince, please let us know by completing this accommodation form. We review all requests individually and will work with you to determine appropriate accommodations on a case-by-case basis.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Quince will conduct background checks in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Security Advisory: Beware of Frauds

At Quince, we're dedicated to recruiting top talent who share our drive for innovation. To safeguard candidates, Quince emphasizes legitimate recruitment practices. Initial communication is primarily via official Quince email addresses and LinkedIn; beware of deviations. Personal data and sensitive information will not be solicited during the application phase. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or through the approved platforms Google Meets or Zoom—never via messaging apps or other calling services. Offers are merit-based, communicated verbally, and followed up in writing. If personal information is requested to initiate the hiring process, rest assured it will be through secure and protected means.