We are seeking a senior Frontend Engineer to develop tools for partners such as NASA and The Nature Conservancy, focusing on making Earth observation data more accessible and promoting open science.
The role involves contributing to frontend web applications that have a significant impact, within a remote-first, open-source environment that values clarity, collaboration, and long-term results.
Development Seed has a history of successfully managing projects with partners, emphasizing a team of curious and empathetic individuals who are motivated and have a growth mindset.
Responsibilities include building and maintaining React/TypeScript applications for visualizing Earth data, collaborating with designers and engineers, working on interactive geospatial tools, contributing to architectural decisions, and communicating effectively in various formats.
Requirements:
Candidates must have 3+ years of professional experience in modern frontend development, with strong proficiency in React and TypeScript, and a deep understanding of component architecture, performance, and maintainability.
A clean code mindset is essential, with the ability to write readable, modular code supported by tests, and familiarity with code standards and CI pipelines.
Product-minded engineering is required, with a focus on user experience and collaboration with design and product teams.
Candidates should be collaborative by nature, thriving in open discussions and providing constructive feedback while understanding the broader context of their work.
Clear asynchronous communication skills are necessary, ensuring that commit messages, PRs, and documentation effectively convey the rationale behind the work.
Initiative and ownership are important, with the ability to tackle open-ended problems, clarify tasks, and make decisions collaboratively.
Experience with geospatial data is required, including knowledge of handling and visualizing such data using mapping libraries and standard data formats.
Benefits:
Development Seed promotes a collaborative work environment with clear communication through GitHub issues, Slack conversations, and supportive code reviews.
The company values the well-being of its employees, encouraging the sharing of ideas, providing feedback, and investing in team growth.
A sustainable approach to building is emphasized, focusing on quality, longevity, and impact rather than just speed of delivery.
The work supports science, sustainability, and public good, contributing to meaningful real-world outcomes.
