Lead Frontend Engineer

About Us

Chess.com is among the largest gaming platforms globally and the top destination for playing, learning, and enjoying chess. Our team consists of over 600 remote professionals from more than 60 countries, dedicated to serving a vibrant community of over 185 million chess players worldwide. We pride ourselves on being a tech-driven, gaming-centric, and content-focused company, fueled by a passion for the game. Our distinct culture is mission-driven, flat, and life-affirming, and we are eager to meet you and discover what you can contribute to our team.

About You

You are not just an expert in coding languages; you possess a designer's eye for detail. With a strong understanding of the user perspective, you craft seamless platform experiences. You approach your work with humility and a sense of humor and have a genuine interest in the gaming industry, particularly in chess!

What You'll Do

Utilizing your expertise in design, technology, and programming, you will ensure our platform offers a polished, seamless experience. You’ll be responsible for maintaining the system by identifying and rectifying bugs, and you will collaborate closely with design and development teams to roll out new features and products.

Preferred Skills

Deep expertise in CSS, including Flexbox and Grid layout.

Advanced knowledge of CSS preprocessors, specifically SCSS.

Strong familiarity with Vue.js component architecture and TypeScript.

Proficient in using developer tools to debug and resolve issues like performance bottlenecks and memory leaks.

Experience with local scope CSS strategies, such as Scoped CSS and CSS Variables.

Ability to create pixel-perfect, fully responsive design implementations with minimal CSS.

Strong collaboration skills with an emphasis on PRs, code reviews, and teamwork.

Experience participating in diverse teams, contributing to large projects, and managing high-traffic sites is a bonus.

Effective communication skills necessary for working in a fully distributed team.

A sense of ownership and responsibility in your work.

A passion for chess, and a commitment to lifelong learning.

About the Opportunity

This is a full-time position, 100% remote, with the flexibility to work from anywhere. We welcome applicants from all locations!