Senior Frontend Engineer (Remote) - HTTPie

We’re looking for a talented Frontend Software Engineer to help build high-quality features across HTTPie for Web & Desktop, our docs/website, and more.

What you’ll do

• Build user-facing features with a focus on top-notch user experience.
• Implement complex React components with drag-and-drop, keyboard shortcuts, etc.
• Work on a shared React codebase deployed as Next.js and Electron apps.
• Add real-time collaboration features across the product.
• Improve application performance through profiling and other methods.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: TypeScript, React, Next.js, TailwindCSS, Electron, WebSocket
• Backend: Python, Terraform, AWS, Amazon Aurora, AWS Lambda, Django
• Tools: Vercel, GitHub, Linear, Slack, Notion, Figma, JetBrains IDEs

What we’re looking for

• 5 years of software engineering experience.
• Experience with building React single-page apps.
• Solid understanding of HTTP and modern APIs.
• Solid understanding of modern coding, testing, debugging, and automation techniques.
• Passion for developer tools and a sense for what makes them amazing.
• Passion for simplicity, delightful user experience, and an eye for design.
• Good sense for when to choose a robust vs. minimal solution to move fast.
• Ability to comfortably navigate the ladder of abstraction.
• Strong communication skills, especially in writing.
• Eagerness to learn and share.

Bonus points

• Experience with TypeScript.
• Experience with building distributed systems.
• Experience building a technology product.
• Early-stage startup experience.
• Open-source development experience.
• History of side projects.
• Entrepreneurial spirit.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and equity.
• MacBook Pro, 5K display, and accessories.
• Company-paid co-working space.
• Work remotely.