
Sr. Frontend Software Engineer at Firework (Hong Kong)
Firework· Hong Kong·
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About Firework
Join Firework – Where Innovation Meets Impact
Firework is redefining the future of commerce as an AI and video commerce company — combining cutting-edge technology, an exclusive network of enterprise brands and retailers, and a first-mover position to win the agentic commerce race.
We've built the world's most advanced and largest video commerce platform, trusted by global brands and leading retailers. But we're more than software — our compounding network effect grows stronger with every partner we add, bringing the energy of in-store experiences online and transforming how businesses engage, convert, and build lasting customer relationships at scale.
Having raised over $235M to date, led by investors such as SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and operating at global scale, we offer unparalleled opportunities to solve complex challenges and drive meaningful impact in the future of connected commerce.
If you're curious, ambitious, and energized by big ideas — Firework is the place to grow, lead, and shape what comes next. Together.
Summary
Our Engineering team is growing! We’re seeking a skilled Sr. Frontend Engineer to join our global team, who takes a customer-oriented approach to building and scaling highly-visible front architecture and design. You love solving complex problems with creativity and find joy building things from scratch via simple, optimized robust code.
What you’ll be doing
- Assess, define, and develop rich user interface and experience across scalable and distributed sites and systems that integrate with back-end components
- Work closely with customers, address their technical questions and provide scalable solutions that can apply to all customers
- Integrate with product managers, designers, and the rest of the engineering team to create elegant, responsive, and scalable user experience across multiple devices
- Partner closely with the engineering team to improve engineering standards, tooling, and processes
- Review code by your peers and help and provide insights from your experience of building and maintaining a repository of high-quality and reusable front end code
- Provide technical leadership and documentation to key technical and business stakeholders, proactively informing of important project details and phases of development
We’ll be excited if you have
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or relevant field
- 4+ years of related experience
- Advanced proficiency in building responsive and scalable Web applications in React
- Proven experience with AJAX, XML, JSON, and best practice design patterns
- Familiarity with UX principles and site performance optimization
- Advanced knowledge/ experience with React
- Strong grasp of computer science fundamentals, such as data structures and algorithms
- Working experience with automated testing and version control systems like Git
- Team-oriented mindset and excellent communication skills; ability to understand different perspectives and contribute to meaningful technical discussions
- Experience with commerce and CMS platform integration as a big plus
Locations
The role is hybrid and we are looking for candidates in Fuzhou, China. Candidates outside the location are encouraged to apply though must be willing to relocate.
Don’t hold back
We understand some candidates may see the above and not apply because they don’t meet all the qualifications. We encourage you to apply anyway; we often find talented candidates that fit many other opportunities we have and look for potential too, not just what you did in the past. As an equal employment opportunity employer, we are a diverse team that strives for an inclusive environment for all. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
Why work at Firework
- Culture: The team describes itself as "lifelong learners, creators, entrepreneurs, storytellers, and data geeks" — a builder-led, fast-moving environment at the intersection of media, AI, and commerce.
- Flexibility: Hybrid and fully remote roles available; remote positions span India, the Philippines, Bulgaria, and Romania — reflecting a "decentralized is our ethos" operating philosophy.
- Executive access: Leadership includes industry veterans across operations, business development, and people functions; a small-enough org that individual contributors can have direct impact.
- Diversity: "We are a diverse team where everyone belongs. At Firework, we care about who you are, not where you come from" — backed by the formal Don't Hold Back D&I initiative.
- Notable roles currently open (10+ visible): Staff Frontend/Backend Software Engineers, Sr. Customer Success Manager, Digital Showroom Hosts (English, French, German), AI Livestream Specialists (multiple regions), Sr. Enterprise Account Executive (HK/Greater China), and Account Executives.
- Global presence with startup energy: 6 offices across the US, Canada, Europe, and Asia, with a Silicon Valley HQ and a remote-first/distributed ethos.