Description:

Gitpod is hiring a Member of Technical Staff (Frontend) to build refined interactions and systems that enhance software development.
The role involves working with React, Figma, and Go to solve significant problems for global engineering teams.
Candidates should be highly ambitious and passionate engineers who combine technical excellence with architectural taste.
Responsibilities include driving technical initiatives end-to-end, crafting pixel-perfect components, owning core Gitpod systems, elevating engineering best practices, and solving high-impact technical challenges.
Within the first 30 days, new hires are expected to ship code, understand Gitpod's core value proposition, make meaningful improvements, establish strong working relationships, and contribute to architecture discussions.

Requirements:

Candidates must align with Gitpod's operating principles and demonstrate pragmatic engineering excellence.
A strong technical judgment is required to identify the right level of investment for each situation.
Candidates should have a track record of building high-impact systems and delivering outcomes that provide value for users and the business.
Proven ability to lead through execution and drive results through technical expertise and clear communication is essential.
Experience in shipping and owning production systems at scale, working across the stack, and making pragmatic technical decisions is preferred.
Strong visual and UX design sensibilities, deep React/TypeScript experience, and a history of building polished web applications are required.
Familiarity with tools such as Notion, Slack, GitHub, and CI/CD practices is expected, along with knowledge of Figma, TypeScript, React, and browser APIs.

The position offers a remote-first, flexible workday.
Employees enjoy flexible paid time off, including holidays that are meaningful to them.
Parental leave is provided for all parents.
Employee-friendly equity terms with extended exercise options are available.
Health insurance and retirement plans are offered, tailored to country-specific regulations.
A wellness allowance and premium work-from-home equipment are included.
Regular company off-sites are organized to foster team bonding.