Web Performance Engineer

OmegaHires

$110K — $130K *
Consumer Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of frontend engineering experience
  • 3+ years specializing in web performance optimization
  • Proficient in React.js, Next.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3
  • Strong understanding of Core Web Vitals and browser rendering
  • Experience with performance tools like Lighthouse and WebPageTest
  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and enhance website performance using Core Web Vitals
  • Investigate and resolve rendering, JavaScript, and network issues
  • Perform audits with tools like Lighthouse and Chrome DevTools
  • Partner with development teams to optimize code and asset delivery
  • Embed performance best practices throughout the development lifecycle

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at the intersection of technology and eCommerce
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams to drive real business impact
  • Access to advanced tools for performance optimization
  • Focus on enhancing user experience and driving eCommerce revenue
  • Supportive environment fostering collaboration and innovation
Full Job Description
Web Performance Engineer

Experience/Technical Skills required:

This role focuses on optimizing frontend website performance to enhance user experience and drive eCommerce revenue. The company operates within the digital and eCommerce industry, emphasizing speed and customer journeys to improve business outcomes

Position Overview:

Analyze and improve website performance using Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS).Investigate rendering, JavaScript, network, caching, image, and browser performance issues.Perform audits using Lighthouse, Chrome DevTools, WebPageTest, PageSpeed Insights, CrUX, and RUM tools.Partner with React.js and Next.js teams to optimize rendering, bundle size, code splitting, caching, and asset delivery.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed performance best practices into the development lifecycle.

Requirements:

8+ years of frontend engineering experience with 3+ years dedicated to web performance optimization.Expertise in React.js, Next.js, JavaScript/TS, HTML5, and CSS3.Strong understanding of browser rendering, Core Web Vitals, networking, caching, CDN, and HTTP protocols.Experience with Lighthouse, Chrome DevTools, WebPageTest, PageSpeed Insights, CrUX, RUM, mPulse, or Dynatrace.Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, collaboration, and communication skills.

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