Description:

The Senior Software Engineer (Frontend) role at Sanity.io involves creating the core user experience and enhancing the editorial experience for teams of all sizes.
Responsibilities include building user interfaces that provide delightful surfaces for editorial tasks, ensuring real-time collaboration through reactive APIs, debugging and optimizing performance, and continuously improving the product.
The position requires a compassionate and pragmatic individual who values readable and maintainable code and can collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
Candidates should have a strong understanding of React, state management, core web concepts, module systems, TypeScript, and unit testing.

Requirements:

Candidates must be based in Europe.
A compassionate and friendly demeanor is essential, showing respect and empathy towards colleagues and users.
Pragmatic problem-solving skills are required, with the ability to deliver iterative solutions.
Strong focus on writing readable and maintainable code, adhering to best practices and team guidelines.
Effective collaboration skills with product managers, developers, clients, and content authors are necessary.
Proficiency in React, including knowledge of useState, useEffect, and performance optimization techniques.
Familiarity with state management tools like Redux or zustand, and understanding of selectors and fine-grained subscriptions.
Knowledge of core web concepts, including HTTP requests, event loops, promises, and browser APIs.
Understanding of module systems and bundling tools like Webpack, Vite, and Rollup.
Basic knowledge of TypeScript, including interfaces, types, and generics, is required.
Experience with unit testing frameworks such as Jest or Mocha is necessary.

Sanity.io offers a highly-skilled, inspiring, and supportive team environment.
The company promotes a positive, flexible, and trust-based work culture that encourages professional and personal growth.
Employees will work within a global, multi-culturally diverse group of colleagues and customers.
Comprehensive health plans and perks are provided to employees.
A healthy work-life balance is prioritized, accommodating individual and family needs.
Competitive salary and stock options program are part of the compensation package.