Chewy

Software Engineer III (UX Engineer - Design System)

Chewy$141K — $225K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of backend service development experience with Java and Spring Boot
  • Proficient in building and consuming RESTful APIs
  • Knowledgeable in microservices architectures
  • Familiar with distributed systems and fault tolerance
  • Hands-on experience with AWS in a production setup
  • Practical skills in CI/CD pipelines, especially with Jenkins
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

  • Implement robust backend features for low-latency checkout processes
  • Contribute to API integrations across various teams
  • Write readable, well-tested code adhering to best practices
  • Engage in code reviews and design discussions to enhance solutions
  • Identify and troubleshoot production issues regarding performance and reliability
  • Document service behaviors, APIs, and operational workflows
  • Take ownership of project deliverables and communicate transparently about progress

Benefits

  • Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, and vision
  • Unlimited PTO for exempt employees with managerial approval
  • Flexible spending accounts and telemedicine services
  • Parental leave and backup dependent care services
  • Pet adoption reimbursement and discounts on pet insurance
  • Employee assistance program and discounts at Chewy.com
  • Six paid holidays plus potential for paid family leave
Full Job Description
Job Description:

What You'll Do
  • Build and evolve reusable UI components, patterns, and design system foundations using React, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript.
  • Design scalable, accessible, and business-logic-agnostic component APIs that can be adopted across multiple teams, applications, and domains.
  • Lead technical design discussions and influence architecture decisions related to component systems, theming, accessibility, performance, and developer experience.
  • Partner closely with Product Design, Accessibility, and Front-End Platform teams to translate design systems into scalable engineering solutions.
  • Drive design system adoption through documentation, tooling, migration guidance, and developer enablement.
  • Improve shared frontend infrastructure, including Storybook, testing, accessibility validation, design token pipelines, and developer workflows.
  • Apply AI-assisted engineering practices to improve productivity, documentation quality, accessibility review, migration support, and developer experience.
  • Mentor engineers through code reviews, design reviews, architecture discussions, and technical coaching while helping raise frontend engineering standards across teams.
  • Identify and solve ambiguous technical challenges, balancing short-term delivery needs with long-term platform scalability and maintainability.

What You'll Need
  • 5+ years of experience building modern frontend applications, frontend platforms, shared UI libraries, or design systems.
  • Strong expertise in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, including modern component architecture patterns and browser behavior.
  • Demonstrated experience building, maintaining, or scaling reusable component libraries or design systems used by multiple teams.
  • Strong understanding of component API design, composition patterns, hooks, controlled and uncontrolled APIs, accessibility patterns, and developer ergonomics.
  • Experience leading technical initiatives and influencing engineering decisions across teams.
  • Hands-on experience with Storybook or similar tools for component development, documentation, testing, and collaboration.
  • Deep understanding of web accessibility, including WCAG, semantic HTML, ARIA, keyboard navigation, focus management, screen readers, and accessibility testing.
  • Experience working with design tokens, theming systems, and scalable frontend architecture patterns.
  • Ability to independently define, decompose, and solve ambiguous technical problems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to document technical decisions, tradeoffs, and engineering standards.
  • Experience mentoring engineers and helping improve engineering practices across teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
Bonus
  • Experience building or scaling enterprise design systems supporting multiple products and engineering organizations.
  • Experience with Style Dictionary, design token governance, token pipelines, and design token automation.
  • Experience implementing multi-brand, multi-theme, or multi-platform frontend architectures.
  • Experience with modern Storybook capabilities including interaction testing, accessibility testing, visual testing, composition, and CI workflows.
  • Experience with Next.js, React Server Components, Server Actions, streaming, and modern frontend platform capabilities.
  • Experience with monorepos, package publishing, build tooling, dependency management, codemods, linting rules, or automated migration tooling.
  • Experience leveraging AI-assisted development tools to improve developer experience, documentation, migration workflows, accessibility review, or platform adoption.
  • Experience defining frontend standards, governance models, or platform strategy.
  • Background in e-commerce, high-scale consumer applications, Agile environments, or cloud infrastructure supporting frontend platforms and developer tooling.


The base salary range for this role is $141,000 - $225,000.00.
  • The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location. In addition, this position is eligible for 401k and a new hire and annual equity grant. C08+ positions may also be eligible for annual bonus.


We offer different types of insurance and benefits, such as medical/Rx, vision, dental, life, disability, hospital indemnity, critical illness, and accident. We offer parental leave, family services benefits, backup dependent care, flexible spending accounts, telemedicine, pet adoption reimbursement, employee assistance program, and many discounts including 10% off pet insurance and 20% off at Chewy.com.

Exempt salary team members have unlimited PTO, subject to manager approval. Team members will receive six paid holidays per year. Team members may be eligible for paid sick and family leave in compliance with applicable state and local regulations.

About Chewy

At Chewy, we view pets (and pet parents) as family and are obsessed with meeting their needs and exceeding customer expectations through every interaction. Customers love shopping our wide selection of products including more than 65,000 items (including our Private brands and Healthcare products), which we offer at competitive prices and fast 1-2 day shipping. Chewy’s commitment to customer service is the core of our brand, and our customers love us for it. We “WOW” pet parents through 24/7 assistance, advice and encouragement every day of the year. We make pet parenting easy with our convenient Autoship subscription program—which allows our customers to schedule their orders, so they never run out of their pet food, supplies and medication they need. Chewy is an experience company built on the back of product and technology. Innovation drives our operations and our team is constantly striving to find new and better ways to improve. From an easy-to-navigate website and highly-rated mobile apps, to detailed order tracking and personalized “Pet Profile” features, we are transforming the way pet parents shop.

Chewy Careers

Join the vibrant team at Chewy, where we offer exceptional job opportunities to advance your career in the dynamic world of e-commerce. As a leading company in the pet industry, Chewy is dedicated to making pet care easier and more enjoyable for pet parents everywhere. Work You’ll Do At Chewy, we are constantly on the lookout for passionate, driven professionals to join our diverse team. Whether you're seeking a position in IT, customer service, marketing, or logistics, Chewy provides a platform for professional growth and innovation in every career path. Our commitment to leadership and diversity training ensures that every team member is equipped with the skills to lead and innovate. By joining Chewy, you will work alongside a team of dedicated professionals who are always pushing the boundaries of what's possible in e-commerce and customer service. Internship and Employment Opportunities Chewy offers a variety of internship and employment opportunities that cater to a wide range of skills and interests. Our internships provide invaluable hands-on experience, helping you to enhance your resume and prepare for a full-time position within our company. Chewy is not just about hiring employees; it's about nurturing future leaders. Benefits and Culture At Chewy, we believe that the well-being of our team is paramount. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, financial security, and work-life balance of our employees. Our culture is centered on open communication, respect, and a shared passion for our mission. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. Innovation and Growth Chewy is at the forefront of innovation in the pet industry. We are constantly exploring new technologies and strategies to enhance our services and expand our market reach. This focus on innovation drives our company's growth and offers our team members numerous opportunities to get involved in exciting projects and advance their careers. Networking and Professional Development We encourage our employees to engage in networking and professional development activities that can enhance their career prospects. Chewy supports various initiatives, including workshops, seminars, and training sessions, to help our team members grow their professional network and develop new skills. Join Our Team Explore the job opportunities at Chewy by searching open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for curious, creative, and solution-driven team players who are ready to take their career to the next level. Stay Connected Keep up to date with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here at Chewy. Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await you at Chewy. Chewy is more than a company; it's a community where you can grow your career and make a difference. Join us in our mission to be the most trusted and convenient online destination for pet parents (and partners) everywhere.
Learn more about Chewy
Size
21,300 employees
Market Cap
$15.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$174.4 million
Founded
2011
5 Year Trend
+136.6%
Revenue
$6.4 billion
NASDAQ

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