Frontend Team Lead - Editor Platform

Company Description

Wix makes it possible for anyone to succeed online. 

Since 2006, we've grown to around 5,500 employees in 22 countries, launched over 40 products, and serve over 243 million users and their visitors worldwide. 

At Wix, we push you to innovate, evolve in non-traditional ways, and collaborate. We operate in small teams that work closely together at a high level. 

Although we're already industry leaders in web creation and business, our work is nowhere near done. Our goal is to become the main engine of the Internet so we can create a more open web for all.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Wix was built around the idea that everyone has the right to be successful, online. This same vision defines us as an employer: creating a work environment where everyone is welcome, and anyone has the right to succeed.

Job Description

We’re seeking a passionate Front End Team Lead with strong technical capabilities to join us and build a new team. This is a unique opportunity to shape a team from the ground up, lead impactful projects, and directly influence how developers interact with Wix’s ecosystem. You’ll work on complex, large-scale systems, set the technical vision for the team, and help grow and mentor a group of talented developers.

• Recruit, onboard, and mentor a growing team of developers

• Collaborate with other teams/groups to design and implement new features

• Lead the development of front-end infrastructure to ensure scalability, maintainability, and high performance for platform services

• Represent your team in technical discussions, ensuring alignment with broader company strategies.

• Stay updated with industry trends and incorporate best practices to keep our systems cutting-edge

• Lead a site in a different country from the rest of the group 

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in front-end development, with a strong focus on scalable and modular systems

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams

• Strong problem-solving skills, a proactive mindset, and an eagerness to tackle complex challenges

• Familiarity with infrastructure design for developer platforms, APIs, or SDKs is a plus

• Independent and self educated person, that can lead a team from remote location

• Leadership experience, including mentoring developers or managing a team

• Experience in building a team from scratch is an advantage 

Additional Information

The Editor Platform group is at the core of Wix’s ecosystem, building infrastructure that enables internal/external applications to integrate with and extend Wix’s main services, including the various Wix Editors and Wix site rendering system. We are integrated with major parts of the company, driving innovation and enabling growth for millions of users globally.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a core group driving innovation at Wix

• Shape a new team from the ground up with the group support

• Work on exciting projects that directly impact users and developers worldwide

• create features that allow complex solutions to be built on top of Wix services, making it an open platform

• Collaborate with top-notch engineers and product managers

We offer:

• Discount stock purchasing plans (ESPP)

• Health and personal accident insurance

• Daily lunch and snacks at the office

• Commuting allowance

• Discounted phone operator services and compensation for a new phone

• Free exercise classes and wellness activities

• Online courses and professional development

• Fun activities and team events
  

Salary range is 4500 - 8000 Eur GROSS / month (Total compensation, including RSU package)