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Senior Frontend Software Engineer

  • Remote
    • Chicago, Illinois, United States
  • $135,000 - $150,000 per year
  • Engineering

Job description

ABOUT OUR ENGINEERING TEAM

Overview of our stack:

  • Our client application is written in React and TypeScript.

  • Our API services are built with Elixir, Ash, and PostgreSQL following the JSON API specification.

  • Our services are designed for a serverless architecture that’s built with Terraform and runs in AWS.



On our engineering team, you'll be involved in the entire product development process as an equal thought partner from ideation to production. At Albert, deadlines and scope are driven by the engineering team, not by people detached from the technical challenges. We take time to pay off technical debt, test, and plan long-term architectural improvements alongside new features.

Our team actively integrates AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Claude Code into our development workflow. We see AI as a force multiplier for experienced engineers, not a replacement for strong fundamentals. The engineers who thrive here use AI to move faster while applying the judgment and attention to detail that only comes from deep technical experience.

Most importantly, you'll see how rewarding it is to release features to tens of thousands of teachers who rely on Albert for their day-to-day instruction!

THE ROLE

As a Senior Frontend Software Engineer, you will work with React, TypeScript, and Tailwind to create accessible, interactive, and responsive interfaces that help people accelerate their learning.

You'll...

  • Contribute to the team by writing performant, testable, and maintainable code to support Albert's roadmap.

  • Take ownership of features and engineering initiatives from end-to-end by going through design, implementation, test, and maintenance cycles.

  • Review code with care and thoroughness, catching issues that others might miss and helping teammates grow.

  • Lead architectural and design discussions, shaping technical direction for the frontend.

  • Collaborate with other engineers and the Product team to define project goals and establish milestones.

  • Help define and refine how the team uses AI tooling effectively, establishing patterns and best practices for AI-assisted development.

  • Identify opportunities to improve existing code, architecture, and developer tooling.

  • Embody our core values and uphold our unique company culture.

Our engineering team encourages members to pursue full-stack contributions and expand their skill set. While it is not required or expected for a frontend or backend engineer to work full-stack, some do and we provide mentoring and support to this end.

BENEFITS

  • Competitive salary. We observe the same pay bands, regardless of where you live. For this role, our starting salary is $135,000 - $150,000 based on experience and qualifications.

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance. We offer a range of options, including the best Cigna PPO plans available. The company contributes 90% of the cost for our various medical insurance options and 90% for vision and dental.

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA). Utilize pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare expenses, with a maximum contribution of $3,400 per year and an annual rollover of up to $680.

  • Dependent Care FSA. Allocate pre-tax dollars for dependent care expenses, with a maximum annual contribution of $7,500 for individuals or married couples filing jointly, and $3,750 for a married person filing separately.

  • One Medical. We cover enrollment in One Medical to provide all employees with convenient access to primary care.

  • Paid parental leave. Parents are eligible for up to twelve (12) weeks of fully paid parental leave after a year of service.

  • A 401k plan. Save for retirement with a fully managed plan and a 1% match.

  • Commuter benefit. Use pre-tax earnings on your commute through our managed platform.

  • Flexible, guilt-free vacation. Take guilt-free vacations with no hard limit. Just be reasonable and considerate of the company and your teammates.

  • Half-Day Fridays: Enjoy a better work-life balance with half-day Fridays, working only 4 hours.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Since 2014, Albert has been powering feedback loops for students and teachers to improve educational outcomes. We do this by providing students with engaging, thought-provoking questions and feedback and teachers with actionable data and flexible instructional tools. We believe we can make the biggest impact by working through teachers, equipping them with the highest quality practice and assessment content possible.

INCLUSION AT ALBERT

Albert is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. As we continue to grow, we do so with a focus on building teams representing the different cultures, backgrounds, ethnicities, and experiences of our users, students, and the world. We simultaneously strive to create spaces promoting personal growth, diversity, and inclusion.

LOCATION

We are a remote-first company. We are accepting applications from people who live and work in the following states:

  • Arizona

  • California

  • Colorado

  • Florida

  • Georgia

  • Illinois

  • Louisiana

  • Nevada

  • New Jersey

  • New York

  • North Carolina

  • Ohio

  • Pennsylvania

  • South Carolina

  • Tennessee

  • Texas

  • Virginia

  • Wisconsin

Job requirements

We look for people who are passionate learners, work well in teams, and take pride in their work.


The following are helpful:

  • 5+ years of professional experience building production web applications.

  • Strong proficiency with JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and React (hooks, modern patterns).

  • Deep experience with HTML, CSS/SASS, and building responsive, pixel-accurate layouts. You should be the person teammates come to when CSS gets tricky.

  • Hands-on experience using AI coding tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, or similar) in a professional development workflow, including an understanding of when to trust AI output and when to intervene.

  • A strong eye for detail in both UI implementation and code quality.

  • Experience integrating RESTful APIs into frontend applications.

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or relevant professional experience working in a product-driven environment.

  • A pragmatic approach to problems and prioritization, always considering how to maximize value to users and the rest of your team.

  • Comfort in an agile environment, working collaboratively, participating in code reviews, and being a great teammate.

While not requirements for the role, the following are nice-to-have and will be a part of your day-to-day:

  • Experience with accessibility guidelines (eg. WCAG 2.0).

  • Experience with TailwindCSS or other utility-first CSS frameworks.

  • Familiarity with class-based React components.

  • Familiarity with testing tools like Jest, React Testing Library, and Playwright.

  • Experience with state management tools such as Zustand, React Context, or Redux.

  • Experience with Javascript build tools (eg. Webpack, Babel).

  • Experience working with GraphQL APIs.

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