Web Development Engineer II, Content Development

Overview

Zappos is seeking a Web Development Engineer to drive the vision, development, and optimization of our customer‑facing digital shopping experience. This role owns the technical execution and operational content delivery across the Zappos homepage, landing pages, editorial collections, promotions, and seasonal storytelling surfaces. You will help accelerate front‑end innovation while ensuring flawless daily execution of site content.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable, reusable components and templates used across customer‑facing surfaces.
• Implement responsive, accessible, and high‑performance UI in partnership with UX and Creative.
• Partner with engineers to troubleshoot front‑end issues, resolve defects, and enhance CMS‑driven workflows.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts that raise the bar for front‑end quality.
• Own daily content publishing across Zappos digital properties, ensuring accuracy, brand consistency, and on‑time delivery.
• Update homepage modules, landing pages, promotional content, navigational elements, and editorial features through internal tools and CMS.
• Build, QA, and schedule translated and localized content for international experiences.
• Ensure content is structured and implemented to meet UX, SEO, and performance best practices.
• Maintain menus, metadata, directories, archives, and file system organization.
• Support WebLabs and experimentation workflows by developing test variations and capturing insights.
• Perform competitive analysis and leverage data to inform improvements in layout, functionality, and customer flow.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Creative, Merchandising, CRM, and Tech partners to deliver high‑quality, cohesive experiences.
• Lead or support operational workstreams for key campaigns (Seasonal launches, Gift Guides, cultural/brand moments).
• Communicate technical constraints, propose scalable solutions, and influence content and marketing strategies.
• Conduct browser/device testing to ensure consistent functionality across platforms.
• Maintain backups, archives, and documentation for content and components.
• Proactively identify workflow bottlenecks and introduce automation where possible.

Basic Qualifications

• Strong UI development skills with experience building responsive front‑end systems.
• Operational discipline and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CMS platforms, marketing technology, or content‑driven architectures.
• Familiarity with experimentation frameworks such as WebLabs and data‑driven iteration.
• Understanding of SEO fundamentals and metadata optimization.
• Strong interest in fashion, e‑commerce, and digital brand storytelling.
• Experience using generative AI tools to enhance workflow efficiency, with willingness to learn effective prompting and evaluation practices.
• Ability to recognize opportunities where generative AI could enhance products, workflows, or customer experiences.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this position is $91,900.00 - $160,000.00 USD annually. Your package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Benefits include health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, basic life & AD&D insurance and supplemental life plans), EAP, mental health support, flexible spending accounts, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

EEO Statement

Amazon is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Location: USA, WI, Madison

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