Lead Frontend Software Engineer (Next.js & React)

Job Description Job Information Lead Frontend Software Engineer Location: Chicago, IL (On-site, Remote) Work Type: 100% remote role in Chicago area. May require onsite interviews. About The Role Join Cars Commerce in shaping the future of Automotive Commerce by developing a new dealer-facing product. This greenfield opportunity focuses on an AI-first engineering approach using Claude Code, Next.js, and React to build a "must-have" product from the ground up. About You You are a Lead Frontend Software Engineer who thrives in the early stages of product development ("v1 to v10"). You are AI-native, proficient with Claude Code, and champion performance, usability, and accessibility. You understand the importance of testing, observability, and CI/CD pipelines. Why You'll Be Excited About This Role Lead Greenfield Architecture & Development of a newly launched Hub website using Next.js and React. Author and Evolve Component Libraries and design systems. Drive Product Value & Insights by partnering with data and product teams. Engage in Cross-Team Collaboration with engineering, design, and product partners. Utilize AI-Orchestration with Claude Code to enhance team output. Focus on Engineering Excellence with robust testing, observability, and CI/CD pipelines. Provide Mentorship & Technical Leadership to the team. We're Excited About You Because You Have... Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience. 8+ years of front-end software engineering experience. Expert proficiency in Next.js, React, and TypeScript. Demonstrated experience building accessible, themeable design systems. Proven ability to design scalable front-end architectures for SaaS or B2B enterprise tools. High proficiency with Claude Code (or similar LLM-based development tools). Deep knowledge of browser fundamentals and Core Web Vitals optimization. Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and secure authentication/authorization patterns. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Experience with modern CI/CD, UI testing frameworks, and observability tools. Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation. Salary Range $135,300.00 - $169,150.00 Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up Generous PTO Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day Note: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Cars Commerce is unable to sponsor employment visas. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-04-20