Staff Software Engineer, Frontend
GlossGenius6 months ago
Remote, CanadaStaff+
Responsibilities
- Architect and drive scalable, reusable frontend components and shared libraries for GlossGenius web applications
- Define and lead the long-term technical direction of the web platform, including framework decisions, architecture patterns, and developer experience
- Partner with product managers, designers, and engineering teams to deliver a cohesive, high-quality web experience
- Set frontend standards for code quality, accessibility, performance optimization, and design system consistency
- Improve frontend tooling, build pipelines, and developer workflows across engineering teams
- Champion AI-powered development tools and establish effective, responsible usage practices
- Provide technical leadership through code reviews, architectural decisions, and cross-functional discussions
- Identify and solve systemic problems with broad impact across multiple teams
- Contribute frontend expertise to mobile efforts when applicable
Requirements
- 7+ years of professional frontend engineering experience focused on web development
- Deep expertise in React and JavaScript and strong knowledge of modern frontend architecture and patterns
- Strong proficiency in TypeScript, CSS-in-JS, and responsive/adaptive design
- Experience building and evolving component libraries, design systems, or shared UI frameworks at scale
- Deep understanding of web performance, including bundle optimization, lazy loading, rendering strategies, Core Web Vitals, and profiling
- Hands-on experience with Cursor or GitHub Copilot and enthusiasm for AI-assisted development
- Ability to work autonomously and drive ambiguous projects through production-ready delivery
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence technical direction across teams
- React Native or cross-platform mobile development experience is preferred but not required
Benefits
- Flexible PTO
- Health and dental insurance options with premiums covered by GlossGenius
- Fully paid parental leave
- Retirement Savings Plan
- Yearly professional development stipend for approved learning and educational expenses
- Home office support
- Team bonding opportunities, including in-person gatherings throughout the year
- Distributed team environment
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About GlossGenius
GlossGenius builds an all-in-one business management and payments platform for independent beauty and wellness professionals and salons, offering online booking, marketing, client CRM, analytics, POS, and inventory. It monetizes through SaaS subscriptions and integrated payment processing. Headquartered in New York, it reports over 100,000 small businesses on the platform and has raised a Series D.