Senior Software Engineer
At Sanity.io, we are changing how forward-thinking companies like PUMA, Spotify, Figma, Riot Games, and Linear create digital experiences. Our content operating system replaces rigid legacy CMS solutions with a flexible, developer-first platform that gives engineers complete control to build without restrictions.
The Sanity App SDK team is seeking a motivated developer to help build a best-in-class content application authoring experience. This team is responsible for building and maintaining the App SDK project. Read more about it here: https://www.sanity.io/app-sdk
This role involves close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the development of their desired content applications. Daily responsibilities include implementing frontend hooks, components, and patterns that empower users to leverage their content in new and creative ways across their organizations. The ideal candidate will possess a clear mastery of HTML, CSS, and Javascript fundamentals, coupled with a deep understanding of system architecture, enabling contributions to a large-scale Typescript codebase that supports developers in building applications seamlessly integrated with the Sanity platform.
What you would do:
Collaborate closely with Principal Engineers, the project EM/PM, others in the product org, and technical leaders across the company.
Define technical direction and make architectural decisions in building scalable, secure, reliable systems at high velocity..
Support and mentor team members through technical reviews, feedback, and pair programming.
Make informed decisions based on customer research, broad knowledge of industry standards in front end components, systems design, experimentation, and rapid iteration.
Work with a wide range of technologies including Typescript, React, Vite and Zustand.
About you:
Based in the United States or Canada
Software engineer with 5+ years of experience, having previously worked in React, TypeScript and open-source software
Display mastery of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and TypeScript. Previous experience with GO is a plus
Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and in writing
Problem-solving skills with a result-oriented mindset
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Structured with a strong attention to detail
An ability to understand software architecture design considerations
Not sure you’re exactly what we’re looking for in this role? Apply anyway!
What we can offer:
A highly-skilled, inspiring, and supportive team
Positive, flexible, and trust-based work environment that encourages long-term professional and personal growth
A global, multi-culturally diverse group of colleagues and customers
Comprehensive health plans and perks
A healthy work-life balance that accommodates individual and family needs
Competitive salary and stock options program
Who we are:
Sanity.io is a modern, flexible content operating system that replaces rigid legacy content management systems. One of our big differentiators is treating content as data so that it can be stored in a single source of truth, but seamlessly adapted and personalized for any channel without extra effort. Forward-thinking companies choose Sanity because they can create tailored content authoring experiences, customized workflows, and content models that reflect their business.
Backed by Netlify, Vercel, the founders of Twitter and Medium, Heroku’s ex-CEO, and leading VCs like ICONIQ Growth, Threshold Ventures, and Lead Edge Capital, Sanity is at the epicenter of the modern digital product development stack.
You can only build a great company with a great culture. Read about our values and join us in building a diverse and inclusive team.
Sanity.io pledges to be an organization that reflects the globally diverse audience that our product serves. We believe that in addition to hiring the best talent, a diversity of perspectives, ideas, and cultures leads to the creation of better products and services. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.
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Senior Software Engineer
At Sanity.io, we are changing how forward-thinking companies like PUMA, Spotify, Figma, Riot Games, and Linear create digital experiences. Our content operating system replaces rigid legacy CMS solutions with a flexible, developer-first platform that gives engineers complete control to build without restrictions.
The Sanity App SDK team is seeking a motivated developer to help build a best-in-class content application authoring experience. This team is responsible for building and maintaining the App SDK project. Read more about it here: https://www.sanity.io/app-sdk
This role involves close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate the development of their desired content applications. Daily responsibilities include implementing frontend hooks, components, and patterns that empower users to leverage their content in new and creative ways across their organizations. The ideal candidate will possess a clear mastery of HTML, CSS, and Javascript fundamentals, coupled with a deep understanding of system architecture, enabling contributions to a large-scale Typescript codebase that supports developers in building applications seamlessly integrated with the Sanity platform.
What you would do:
Collaborate closely with Principal Engineers, the project EM/PM, others in the product org, and technical leaders across the company.
Define technical direction and make architectural decisions in building scalable, secure, reliable systems at high velocity..
Support and mentor team members through technical reviews, feedback, and pair programming.
Make informed decisions based on customer research, broad knowledge of industry standards in front end components, systems design, experimentation, and rapid iteration.
Work with a wide range of technologies including Typescript, React, Vite and Zustand.
About you:
Based in the United States or Canada
Software engineer with 5+ years of experience, having previously worked in React, TypeScript and open-source software
Display mastery of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and TypeScript. Previous experience with GO is a plus
Outstanding communication skills, both verbal and in writing
Problem-solving skills with a result-oriented mindset
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Structured with a strong attention to detail
An ability to understand software architecture design considerations
Not sure you’re exactly what we’re looking for in this role? Apply anyway!
What we can offer:
A highly-skilled, inspiring, and supportive team
Positive, flexible, and trust-based work environment that encourages long-term professional and personal growth
A global, multi-culturally diverse group of colleagues and customers
Comprehensive health plans and perks
A healthy work-life balance that accommodates individual and family needs
Competitive salary and stock options program
Who we are:
Sanity.io is a modern, flexible content operating system that replaces rigid legacy content management systems. One of our big differentiators is treating content as data so that it can be stored in a single source of truth, but seamlessly adapted and personalized for any channel without extra effort. Forward-thinking companies choose Sanity because they can create tailored content authoring experiences, customized workflows, and content models that reflect their business.
Backed by Netlify, Vercel, the founders of Twitter and Medium, Heroku’s ex-CEO, and leading VCs like ICONIQ Growth, Threshold Ventures, and Lead Edge Capital, Sanity is at the epicenter of the modern digital product development stack.
You can only build a great company with a great culture. Read about our values and join us in building a diverse and inclusive team.
Sanity.io pledges to be an organization that reflects the globally diverse audience that our product serves. We believe that in addition to hiring the best talent, a diversity of perspectives, ideas, and cultures leads to the creation of better products and services. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.