Staff Engineer, Product Software

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Job Summary
Works with product teams, analysts and other engineers to design systems and application software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and development of scalable, performant, and responsive React.js applications

• Build and maintain modular, reusable component libraries and frontend tooling strategies that support multiple teams and products

• Apply advanced engineering practices such as Test-Driven Development (TDD), Domain-Driven Design (DDD), and Object-Oriented JavaScript (OO-JS) to deliver robust Single Page Applications (SPAs)

• Collaborate with UX designers and product managers to influence design decisions and ensure incremental delivery aligned with agile sprint cycles

• Own and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, ensuring seamless integration, testing, and deployment of frontend modules

• Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks including Jest, Cypress, and Playwright to ensure code quality and reliability

• Drive performance optimization, accessibility, and security across all frontend applications

• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of production issues, ensuring minimal downtime and long-term stability

• Mentor and guide engineers across teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning

• Collaborate cross-functionally with backend engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to deliver cohesive, high-impact solutions

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend engineering, with a strong track record of delivering enterprise-grade web applications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

• Expert-level proficiency in React.js and its ecosystem (React Router, Hooks, Babel, Webpack, etc.)

• Advanced knowledge of TypeScript, ES6+, and modern frontend testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright)

• Strong experience with frontend architecture including mono-repos, micro-frontends, and modular design principles

• Proficient in HTML5, CSS3 (including Flexbox and Grid), and CSS pre-processors like SASS/LESS

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and asynchronous data handling patterns

• Experience integrating AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cline) to enhance productivity and code quality

• Solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices

• Bonus: Experience with backend technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Maven, and JUnit

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to break down complex features into manageable development tasks and drive execution

• Proficiency in Node.js, including building and maintaining backend services, API integrations, and tooling that supports frontend development workflows

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 139,000 - 209,000 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs. Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

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