Requirements

2+ years of software engineering experience.
Strong coding skills, with demonstrated proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, Java, C++, Python, or another similar programming language.
Great problem solving skills with the ability to navigate complex systems.
Familiarity with data structures, distributed systems, and other technical tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Core Responsibilities

Design tools and infrastructure that make it easy for developers to build performant applications.
Identify the most pressing issues affecting our frontend developers and advocate for potential solutions.
Extend our Gradle-based build tooling to decrease build times even as the size of our monorepo increases.
Provide support for other developers by answering questions on Slack, documenting common dev workflows and issues, or giving internal tech talks.

A variety of programming languages, including TypeScript, SCSS, and Java.
Open-source libraries and frameworks like React and GraphQL.
Industry-standard build tooling, including Gradle, Webpack, CircleCI, and GitHub.

Passion for helping other developers build better applications.
Empathy for the impact your changes will have on the workflows and productivity of developers and end users.
Demonstrated ability to design solutions that balance complexity and ongoing maintenance cost against value to the developer and end user.
Eagerness to delve into the source code of open-source libraries (such Webpack or Chromium) to truly understand how they work or to debug an issue.
Staying up-to-date with recent industry practices and advancements in open-source technology.
In-depth knowledge of web technologies and/or build systems is preferred, but not required.