Frontend Software Engineer (React.js, Typescript)
Sundayy · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $150,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Lead frontend technical direction and hands-on development.
- Build core user-facing tools and features.
- Drive product decisions and enhance user experience.
- Mentor junior engineers and champion best practices.
- Shape the future of music with innovative tech.
About the role
About The Company
Sound is an innovative company dedicated to transforming the music industry by creating a new music economy that values artists and their music while fostering a closer connection between fans and their favorite artists. Our mission is to empower artists to thrive financially and creatively, leveraging cutting-edge technology to redefine how music is created, shared, and experienced. With a passionate and forward-thinking team, Sound is committed to building a vibrant ecosystem where artists and fans can engage meaningfully, supported by a robust and scalable platform. We believe in the power of music to unite people and aim to revolutionize the industry through decentralized and community-driven solutions.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Frontend Engineer to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of our platform. In this role, you will lead the technical direction of our frontend development efforts while actively contributing as a hands-on engineer. Your primary focus will be on developing and maintaining our user-facing tools, including core song and artist pages, listening parties, artist tools, community management features, governance, and membership functionalities. You will play a pivotal role in influencing product decisions, enhancing user experience, and ensuring our platform remains scalable, performant, and accessible. As a leader within the engineering team, you will mentor junior engineers, champion best practices, and collaborate closely with product and design teams to deliver innovative solutions that resonate with our community.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience writing production-quality software
- Proficiency in React and TypeScript
- Live within GMT-8 to GMT-5 time zones (North American regions)
- Strong understanding of frontend architecture and best practices
- Experience designing scalable and maintainable frontend systems
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively in a remote team environment
Responsibilities
- Set and drive the technical vision and direction for the frontend engineering team
- Create engaging, high-performance, and accessible user experiences
- Develop reusable components, write unit and integration tests, and improve code quality
- Architect and implement core frontend infrastructure to support platform growth
- Anticipate and address strategic and scaling challenges proactively
- Act as a player-coach, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement
- Mentor and train other engineers, promoting best practices and technical excellence
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to inform product development and design decisions
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- Remote-first work environment with team members and community worldwide
- Work-from-home stipend and remote office setup support
- Periodic team offsites for strategic planning and collaboration
- Opportunity to work with a passionate, innovative team dedicated to learning and growth in web3
- Participation in a mission-driven company aiming to empower artists globally
Equal Opportunity
Sound is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, civil or family status, disability, or race. We believe that diversity enhances our team and drives innovation, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join us in shaping the future of music.
Key skills/competency
- Frontend Engineering
- React.js
- TypeScript
- Frontend Architecture
- Scalable Systems
- User Experience
- Mentorship
- Agile Methodologies
- Web Development
- Problem Solving
Skills & topics
- Staff Frontend Engineer
- React.js
- TypeScript
- Frontend Development
- Web Development
- Software Engineering
- Remote
- Music Tech
- Artist Empowerment
- Scalable Systems
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 6+ years of production software experience, React, and TypeScript skills.
- Showcase frontend architecture expertise: Emphasize your experience in designing scalable and maintainable frontend systems.
- Address remote work: Clearly state your ability to collaborate effectively in a remote team and your time zone.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Be ready to discuss frontend architecture, best practices, and problem-solving skills.
- Understand the mission: Demonstrate your passion for empowering artists and transforming the music industry.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What time zones are considered for the Frontend Software Engineer role at Sound?
- For the Staff Frontend Engineer position at Sound, candidates are required to live within the GMT-8 to GMT-5 time zones, which covers North American regions. This ensures effective collaboration within the remote team.
- What specific technologies are essential for the Staff Frontend Engineer role at Sound?
- The essential technologies for the Staff Frontend Engineer role at Sound include a strong proficiency in React.js and TypeScript. Experience with frontend architecture, best practices, and designing scalable systems is also crucial.
- Does Sound offer support for remote work setup for their engineers?
- Yes, Sound offers a remote-first work environment and provides a work-from-home stipend along with remote office setup support for their engineers.
- What is the expected level of experience for the Staff Frontend Engineer position at Sound?
- The Staff Frontend Engineer position at Sound requires a minimum of 6 years of experience in writing production-quality software, with a strong focus on frontend development.
- How does Sound foster professional growth for its engineering team?
- Sound fosters professional growth through a remote-first environment, opportunities for learning and growth in web3, mentorship from senior engineers, and periodic team offsites for strategic planning and collaboration.
- What is the company culture like at Sound for a Staff Frontend Engineer?
- Sound's company culture is passionate, forward-thinking, and dedicated to empowering artists. As a Staff Frontend Engineer, you'll be part of a team that champions best practices, continuous improvement, and meaningful collaboration.