Staff Software Engineer - Frontend

POSITION SUMMARY  

As a Staff Front-End Engineer at UpKeep, you will play a key role in shaping the user experience and front-end architecture of our platform. You will drive critical initiatives that enhance usability, performance, and scalability across our web applications. Embedded in a full-stack team, you will also contribute to platform-wide front-end standards, component libraries, and design systems. Your deep technical expertise in React, leadership in front-end development, and ability to guide team execution will ensure that we deliver delightful, high-quality experiences to our customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES   

• Collaborate cross-functionally with designers, product managers, and engineers to define, build, and iterate on impactful user-facing features.

• Provide technical leadership on front-end architecture, micro-frontends, and modern React best practices.

• Take on team lead responsibilities within a full-stack team: driving sprint planning, facilitating technical decision-making, and acting as a trusted point of escalation for front-end matters.

• Help align team efforts with engineering-wide front-end strategies, ensuring best practices are applied consistently across projects.

• Lead the development and evolution of shared component libraries and design systems, working closely with Storybook and Figma.

• Ensure front-end performance and reliability using tools like Lighthouse and Sentry, and guide testing strategies using Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, and/or Playwright.

• Work closely with backend engineers to integrate with GraphQL and REST APIs, advocating for clean, efficient API usage.

• Identify and resolve front-end technical challenges, including accessibility, responsiveness, and performance bottlenecks.

• Define and improve front-end engineering processes, including code review standards, testing practices, deployment workflows, and use of AI-assisted development tools.

• Mentor and support team members through knowledge-sharing, pair programming, and actionable feedback.

• Maintain system-wide front-end documentation to ensure knowledge is accessible and aligned across teams.

EXPERIENCE   

• 10+ years of hands-on JavaScript programming experience with a focus on front-end engineering

• Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript and React for modern front-end development

• Strong understanding of front-end architecture, micro-frontends, and design systems

• Experience with Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, and/or Playwright

• Familiarity with Storybook, Figma, and scalable component library maintenance

• Working knowledge of GraphQL and REST API integration

• Experience monitoring and optimizing front-end performance using tools such as Lighthouse, Web Vitals, and Sentry

• Proficiency with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)

• Experience operating and troubleshooting live web applications at scale

• Mastery in using AI development tools (e.g., Cursor, Copilot, WindSurf) to increase velocity, enhance quality, and support team productivity

• Proven experience leading teams or initiatives, including mentoring peers, facilitating team ceremonies, coordinating cross-functional work, and ensuring team health and productivity

• Ability to define and refine technical processes, including code reviews, testing, and deployment best practices

DESIRED BEHAVIORS  

• Adaptability – Open to change, seeks continuous improvement

• Ownership & Initiative – Takes responsibility, delivers results, and drives projects forward

• Decision-Making – Prioritizes effectively, solves problems proactively, and monitors outcomes

• Technical Mastery – Brings deep technical expertise, including modern front-end frameworks and AI-assisted workflows

• Team Leadership – Influences direction, mentors teammates, and helps teams operate with clarity and velocity

• Growth Mindset – Seeks feedback, embraces learning, and invests in personal and team development

• Clear Communication – Articulates ideas effectively, listens actively, and values diverse perspectives

• Collaboration & Teamwork – Fosters a positive, inclusive team environment and shares knowledge generously

• Integrity & Accountability – Acts with honesty, transparency, and responsibility

COMPENSATION 

This role will receive a competitive base salary + annual bonus + benefits + equity. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.

The pay range for this role is $175,000 - $195,000 USD per year.