Senior Product Engineer | Typescript/React | Europe/LATAM

## About the Role The Senior Product Engineer position at Starbridge is a key role that involves working closely with the product and design teams to build the user-facing aspects of the Starbridge platform. The ideal candidate will be a generalist with a strong background in software engineering, particularly in modern web ecosystems. This role is critical to the company's mission of explaining technical concepts to non-technical users and creating structures that allow for quick iteration and responsiveness to customer feedback.

The successful candidate will be part of a team that values speed, decisiveness, and the ability to accelerate when it matters. They will be expected to set high standards for UX and UI and understand how code affects performance and how to measure and optimize it. Given the company's emphasis on fun and camaraderie, the ability to work collaboratively and maintain a positive, proactive attitude is essential.

The team at Starbridge is designed to be customer-centric, with a focus on building bridges to help customers win. This mindset is reflected in the company's approach to work, which blends synchronous and asynchronous communication to achieve maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

## What You Will Do - Develop highly performant, stable frontends for the Starbridge platform using React and Typescript - Collaborate with the product and design teams to identify and prioritize project requirements - Build structures that allow for quick iteration and responsiveness to customer feedback - Optimize code for performance and measure its impact on the user experience - Work closely with the engineering team to ensure seamless integration of front-end and back-end components - Set high standards for UX and UI and ensure that all work meets these standards - Communicate proactively with the team and stakeholders to ensure everyone is informed and aligned - Participate in architectural design decisions and contribute to the technical vision of the company - Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in front-end technologies and apply this knowledge to improve the Starbridge platform - Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of the codebase - Troubleshoot and debug issues as they arise, using a data-driven approach to identify and fix problems

## What We Are Looking For - 7+ years of software engineering experience working on modern web ecosystems - 5+ years of experience with React, Typescript, Javascript, RESTful API, CSS, and other front-end technologies - Experience working in a startup or smaller company with real engineering impact - Strong understanding of how code affects performance and how to measure and optimize it - Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work in a blended sync and async environment - Experience with Github CI/CD and other DevOps tools - Strong UX and UI skills, with the ability to set high standards for the work - Experience as a technical lead, making architectural design decisions - Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and debug issues effectively - Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems

## Nice to Have - Experience with other programming languages, such as Java or Python - Knowledge of back-end technologies, such as Node.js or Ruby on Rails - Experience with cloud platforms, such as AWS or Google Cloud - Familiarity with machine learning or artificial intelligence concepts - Experience with data visualization tools, such as Tableau or Power BI

## Benefits and Perks - Competitive salary and early-stage equity - Unlimited PTO, because we trust you to manage your time effectively - Regular offsites in NYC and global locations, to bring the team together and have fun - Eligibility to work in Europe or LATAM, with the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team - Employment through B2B contract with Rippling, for maximum flexibility and convenience - Opportunities for professional growth and development, in a company that values learning and improvement - Access to the latest technologies and tools, to help you stay up-to-date with industry trends - A fun and dynamic work environment, with a team that values camaraderie and teamwork

- Focus on your UX and UI skills, as these are critical to the success of the Starbridge platform. Make sure your portfolio showcases your ability to create high-quality, user-friendly interfaces.

• Be prepared to talk about your experience with React and Typescript, as these are key technologies used by the company. Review the latest developments in these areas and be ready to discuss how you have applied them in your work.
• Showcase your problem-solving skills, as these are essential for troubleshooting and debugging issues. Prepare examples of how you have approached complex problems in the past and how you have resolved them.
• Highlight your experience working in a blended sync and async environment, as this is a key aspect of the company's work style. Be ready to discuss how you have managed your time and communicated with team members in a remote setting.
• Research the company culture, to ensure you are a good fit for the team. Review the company's values and mission, and be prepared to discuss how your own values and approach to work align with these.
• Prepare to talk about your experience with agile development methodologies, as these are used by the company. Review the principles of agile development and be ready to discuss how you have applied them in your work.
• Be ready to discuss your salary expectations, as these will be discussed during the interview process. Research the market rate for your role and be prepared to negotiate based on your experience and qualifications.