Remote Staff Software Engineer, Frontend

Description:

• Foxglove is seeking a Frontend Staff Software Engineer who is passionate about solving complex product problems and advancing web technologies.
• The role involves architecting and building high-performance, dynamic frontend applications that handle large or real-time datasets.
• Responsibilities include designing and optimizing complex UI workflows, collaborating with product and design teams to create intuitive user experiences, and tackling performance bottlenecks across the stack.
• The engineer will contribute to core build systems, framework architecture, and overall app reliability while exploring creative solutions for non-traditional browser-based workflows.
• The position requires end-to-end ownership over features, working directly with customers and the community to understand requirements.
• The role offers an opportunity to expand knowledge in the robotics and self-driving industries while working alongside an experienced team on a cutting-edge product.
• The company operates primarily in the U.S. and Australia, maintaining Pacific Time hours and hiring within ±4 hours of U.S. time zones, with a preference for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 8+ years of experience in frontend or full stack engineering roles focused on complex product applications.
• Prior experience in Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles (AV), or related technical industries is required.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks like React is essential.
• Deep knowledge of frontend performance optimization, browser internals, and debugging tools is necessary.
• Experience handling large datasets in the frontend, including buffering, streaming, or visualizing complex information, is required.
• Familiarity with build tools such as Vite, Webpack, or esbuild and optimizing development pipelines is expected.
• Experience working close to the metal with technologies like WebGL, WASM, or web workers is a plus.
• A passion for building technical tools for engineers as primary users is important.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Candidates should be able to deliver high-quality work efficiently, often in a third of the time most think is possible.
• The ability to self-motivate and thrive in a fast-paced, small team environment is essential.

Benefits:

• The salary for this role ranges from $185,000 to $230,000.
• Employees have the option to work remotely.
• A $300 monthly remote budget is provided to build a personal workspace.
• Competitive equity grants are offered in a Series A company.
• The company provides competitive medical coverage, as well as dental and vision plans for employees in the U.S. and Canada.
• 401k matching is available for U.S. full-time employees.
• Employees receive 4 weeks of vacation, in addition to holidays and a winter break.
• All expenses for company off-sites, held twice a year, are covered.