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ABOUT QUINCE

Founded in 2018, Quince was built to challenge the idea that nice things have to cost a lot. Our mission is simple: to make really high quality essentials for really low prices, produced fairly and sustainably. We believe everyone deserves exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design without the traditional markups. Quince is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model that cuts out middlemen and leverages just-in-time manufacturing to minimize waste and maximize value.

Quince is a tech company disrupting the retail industry by putting AI, analytics and automation at the center of everything we do. Our unwavering commitment to excellence and company values guide our teams and actions:

Customer First: We prioritize customer satisfaction in every decision.
High Quality: True quality means premium materials and rigorous production standards you can feel good about.
Essential Design: We focus on timeless, functional essentials instead of chasing trends.
Always a Better Deal: Innovation and transparency ensure value for both customers and partners.
Social & Environmental Responsibility: We commit to sustainable materials, ethical production, and fair wages.

Quince partners with world-class manufacturers across the globe and serves millions of customers. With strong investor backing and a focus on sustainable growth, we are a company that is rapidly scaling while maintaining a commitment to quality, simplicity, and radical price transparency.

OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS

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.

OUR STORY

Quince was started to challenge the existing idea that nice things should cost a lot. Our mission was simple: create an item of equal or greater quality than the leading luxury brands and sell them at a much lower price.

OUR VALUES

Customer First. Customer satisfaction is our highest priority.

High Quality. True quality is a combination of premium materials and high production standards that everyone can feel good about.

Essential design. We don’t chase trends, and we don’t sell everything. We’re expert curators that find the very best and bring it to you at the lowest prices.

Always a better deal. Through innovation and real price transparency we want to offer the best deal to both our customers and our factory partners.

Environmentally and Socially conscious. We’re committed to sustainable materials and sustainable production methods. That means a cleaner environment and fair wages for factory workers.

OUR TEAM AND SUCCESS

Quince is a retail and technology company co-founded by a team that has extensive experience in retail, technology and building early stage companies. You’ll work with a team of world-class talent from Stanford GSB, Google, D.E. Shaw, Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Wayfair, McKinsey, Nike etc.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead front-end code reviews with their teammates.
Run reviews to guarantee the structure and design of the applications follow the standards and guidelines.
Define practices to ensure the applications they are building are secure and don’t have vulnerabilities.
Solve complex CSS and HTML compatibility issues in legacy browsers.
Optimize JavaScript implementations.
Generate documentation about UI architecture, interactions and behaviors with REST APIs or any other mechanism to process data (e.g. GraphQL, etc.).
Document and assist in defining functional and technical requirements of different applications.
Evaluate new frameworks and tools that can be integrated into the existing applications without breaking previous implementations.
Implement front-end development workflows: building systems, dependency management, quality checkers (linting), etc.
Create pattern libraries and style guides according to the project’s requirements.
Guide performance testing and solve issues as they appear

Requirements:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
At least 12+ years of professional experience in frontend development.
Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and related web technologies.
Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
Proficient in using debugging tools and techniques.
They should also be familiar with front end development tools and workflows such as code editors, version control, bundlers, preprocessors, compilers, transpilers, linters, and more.
Knowledge of web security principles and techniques.
Understanding of front end performance optimization methods
They should be aware of front end web standards and best practices such as responsive design, web accessibility, cross-browser compatibility, SEO, and more.
They should be able to translate business and user requirements into functional and technical specifications.
They should also have familiarity with business architecture concepts and frameworks such as business models, value propositions customer segments, value streams, etc
Need soft skills such as communication skills to articulate the architecture vision to different audiences;
Collaboration skills to work effectively with other architects
Leadership skills to inspire the development team
Problem-solving skills to identify architecture challenges
Learning skills to keep up with evolving technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in developing and deploying web applications using cloud platforms such as AWS.
Familiarity with server-side technologies such as Node.js.
Contributions to open source projects or active participation in developer communities.

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.

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