Chegg Recruitment 2026: Software Engineer II (Frontend)

Are you an experienced frontend developer passionate about edtech and web performance? Chegg is currently hiring a Software Engineer II (Frontend) to join the Chegg Skills engineering team. This position is based out of Jasola, New Delhi, with options for remote and hybrid work. If you have 4+ years of hands-on experience building web applications using React, Next.js, and TypeScript, this is a great career opportunity to work on high-impact learning tools that reach thousands of students globally.

About Chegg and Chegg Skills

Chegg is a publicly listed connected learning platform based in Santa Clara, California (NYSE: CHGG). Famous for pioneering affordable textbook rentals, Chegg has expanded over the years into a comprehensive digital learning ecosystem serving millions of students worldwide. Its core offerings include Chegg Study, Chegg Writing, Chegg Math, and Chegg Skills.

The Chegg Skills division focuses specifically on post-collegiate learners and career switchers. As part of this team, engineers build digital tools that allow students to bridge the gap between learning theoretical concepts and landing high-growth jobs. You will be working with a distributed team of engineers to build web interfaces, learning management modules, and AI-assisted educational workflows that make modern learning affordable and accessible.

Detailed Job Description & Responsibilities

As a Software Engineer II on the frontend team, you will take ownership of features end-to-end across student-facing and educator-facing web applications. While this is primarily a frontend role focused on React and Next.js, you will also interact with backend microservices, GraphQL supergraphs, and AWS cloud tools whenever feature delivery calls for full-stack collaboration.

Key day-to-day responsibilities include:

• End-to-End Feature Ownership: Drive the complete lifecycle of frontend features — from architectural design and UI component development to testing, phased rollout, and production monitoring.
• Architecture & Component Design: Turn product designs into clean React component structures, define GraphQL queries and schemas, and handle application state using React Query, Redux Toolkit, or Zustand.
• Cross-System Debugging: Trace and resolve complex issues across the frontend-backend boundary, such as GraphQL supergraph errors, auth/session state bugs, and server vs client rendering mismatches.
• AI Feature Integration: Safely integrate AI-powered learning tools into the UI. This includes handling streaming responses, validating AI model output before display, and implementing fallback UI states.
• Performance Optimization: Monitor and improve Core Web Vitals, optimize JavaScript bundle sizes, and refine rendering strategies to ensure snappy user experiences.
• Security & Testing: Implement front-end security practices like input validation and XSS/CSRF protection. Maintain robust test coverage using Vitest, React Testing Library, and Playwright.

Eligibility Criteria & Skills Required

Chegg is looking for candidates who demonstrate strong technical fundamentals, self-direction, and a solid track record in modern web development. Here is what you need to qualify:

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Experience: At least 4 years of professional experience building and scaling production frontend web applications.
• Core Frameworks: Expert knowledge of React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
• APIs & Data Layers: Hands-on experience working with GraphQL (schema design, query writing, codegen), REST APIs, and client-state libraries like React Query, Redux Toolkit, or Zustand.
• Testing Tools: Good experience with unit/component testing (Vitest or Jest, React Testing Library) and end-to-end testing (Playwright or Cypress).
• Web Fundamentals: Good understanding of web security concepts (XSS, CSRF, Auth handling), Core Web Vitals, and WCAG accessibility standards.

Good-to-Have / Preferred Skills:

• Experience with styling approaches like CSS-in-JS (styled-components) and component UI libraries like Material UI (MUI).
• Basic knowledge of Node.js and cloud infrastructure on AWS (compute, networking, storage basics) to navigate Java, Kotlin, or Python backend codebases when required.
• Exposure to authentication platforms like Auth0 in Next.js applications.
• Experience building UI for streaming AI models (OpenAI, AWS Bedrock) and using observability platforms like New Relic.

Hiring & Selection Process

The standard selection process for software engineering roles at Chegg typically involves the following stages:

1. Application Screening: Initial review of your resume and GitHub/portfolio projects by the talent acquisition team.
2. Technical Telephonic Round: A 45-60 minute interview focusing on JavaScript core concepts, React fundamentals, state management, and basic problem-solving.
3. Frontend Coding & Architecture Round: Hands-on coding session to evaluate component design, Next.js knowledge, TypeScript usage, and GraphQL API integration.
4. Engineering Leadership Round: Deep dive into your past projects, system architecture capabilities, full-stack understanding, and AI tool integration.
5. HR & Cultural Alignment Round: Discussion regarding team fit, compensation expectations, work culture, and remote/hybrid work policies.

How to Apply for Chegg Recruitment 2026

If you meet the requirements and are eager to work on high-traffic, student-centric web applications, follow these simple steps to submit your application:

1. Click on the official apply link provided below.
2. You will be redirected to Chegg's official Workday career portal.
3. Click on the Apply button on the job page.
4. Create an account or sign in to Workday, upload your updated resume, and fill out your personal details.
5. Review your application carefully and submit it before the deadline.