Remote Senior Software Engineer, Front-End (US, Canada, SF)

at Short Story

Posted 18 hours ago 3 applied

Description:

  • Short Story is an award-winning, technology-powered retailer dedicated to petite women 5'4" and under, aiming to create a seamless shopping experience for them.
  • The company is a fast-growing startup that utilizes a data-driven learning system to tailor products based on customer feedback.
  • Recognized by top publications like Forbes and Fortune, Short Story is backed by investors who share the vision of building a leading consumer brand.
  • The company values a culture driven by data insights, commitment to fit, and the urgency to act on important matters.
  • As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you will build internal and customer-facing applications for order handling and styling, establishing key design patterns and guidelines for all frontend applications.
  • The role requires self-motivated individuals who can tackle ambiguity and solve complex problems end-to-end.

Requirements:

  • You must have 5+ years of experience in professional front-end development, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • A minimum of 4+ years of experience working with JavaScript/TypeScript and React is required.
  • You should have a solid understanding of web technologies, programming concepts, and web architecture.
  • Previous experience working closely with designers to build flexible, composable libraries and components is necessary.
  • Familiarity with front-end testing automation tools such as Cypress or Jest is required.
  • A thorough understanding of ReactJS and its core principles is essential.
  • Experience with frontend development tools like WebPack, Babel, and Yarn is needed.
  • You should be familiar with ReactJS workflows, such as Redux.
  • Strong focus on communication and documentation is expected.

Benefits:

  • The position offers comprehensive health, vision, and dental care.
  • A 401k plan with company match is provided.
  • Generous paid time off is included.
  • You will have the opportunity to work at a Y-Combinator backed startup alongside a dedicated and experienced founding team.
  • The company hosts various company-wide and team events.