Remote Frontend Software Engineer (Remote)

Description:

• HackerRank is seeking a Frontend Software Engineer to work remotely within the United States.
• The role is full-time and focuses on building a platform for developers to showcase their skills and get hired.
• The engineer will have significant ownership of products and engineering, contributing to the world’s leading technical interview platform.
• Responsibilities include building systems for screening, interviews, and enhancing the developer experience across products.
• The engineer will help scale products to support over 100K concurrent users during large remote hiring events.
• Key tasks involve partnering with product designers and managers, creating uniform software front-end components, and improving web performance metrics.
• The role includes mentoring interns and participating in setting coding standards and reviewing code quality.

Requirements:

• Candidates should have a minimum of 2+ years of experience in JavaScript-based UI frameworks, preferably ReactJS.
• Strong foundational knowledge of JavaScript is required, along with practical experience in HTML and CSS.
• Experience with frontend tooling such as Webpack and Babel is necessary.
• Candidates must have hands-on experience in frontend debugging and testing.
• Attention to quality and experience in setting coding standards for front-end development is essential.
• Knowledge of browser environments and experience in building multiscreen applications is a bonus.
• A metrics-driven approach, especially regarding web performance and optimization, is important.
• Nice to have skills include fullstack experience (Ruby), understanding of frontend security, exposure to other frameworks, knowledge of backend APIs, and familiarity with TypeScript.

Benefits:

• The position offers a one-time home office setup stipend and a monthly remote work enablement stipend.
• Professional development reimbursement and wellbeing benefits (e.g., Headspace) are included.
• Flexible paid time off, paid leave for new parents, and flexible work hours are provided.
• Comprehensive insurance coverage for employees and their dependents, including term life, personal accident, and medical insurance.
• Employee stock options and a flexible remote-first work culture are part of the benefits package.
• The total compensation includes a salary range of $110,000 to $130,000, quarterly performance incentives, and other benefits based on individual performance and qualifications.