Frontend TypeScript Developer

Summary

Join Howdy.com, a Y Combinator company, and build and maintain their VS Code plugin (with future support for JetBrains, Neovim, and others) that integrates with their AI-powered backend services. Design intuitive interaction flows between developers and the AI assistant. Develop native-feeling UI components. Ensure secure and efficient communication between IDEs and the cloud. Instrument the plugin to track key metrics. Own the plugin release pipeline. Howdy.com offers a collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development. The company values teamwork, altruism, curiosity, and a positive work atmosphere.

Requirements

• Advanced front-end development skills in TypeScript, with experience in frameworks like React and IDE plugin systems (e.g., VS Code Extensions)
• Strong understanding of front-end architecture and a track record of building complex, high-performance UIs in real-world environments (e.g., dashboards, real-time tools, IDE plugins—not static sites)
• Operationally mature mindset: you treat logging, monitoring, profiling, feature toggles, and performance optimization as core parts of your workflow
• Experience or strong interest in developing plugins for VS Code, JetBrains, or Neovim
• Deep empathy for developer experience, with a focus on reducing friction, latency, and cognitive overhead

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the VS Code plugin (with future support for JetBrains, Neovim, and others) that integrates with our AI-powered backend services
• Design intuitive interaction flows between developers and the AI assistant, including code diff detection, suggestion display, and seamless in-editor application
• Develop native-feeling UI components such as inline diffs, smart tooltips, hover actions, logs, and suggestion modals
• Ensure secure and efficient communication between IDEs and the cloud, implementing robust error handling, retry logic, and fallback mechanisms
• Instrument the plugin to track key metrics such as usage, latency, performance, and engagement patterns
• Own the plugin release pipeline, including versioning, feature flagging, staged rollouts, and testing best practices

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with CLI tools is a plus

Benefits

• ����Hardware and accessories to set you up for success
• ����Personal health insurance benefit (family coverage not included)
• ����️Gym membership
• ����Community activities and events (either remote or on-site)
• ����‍🏫Complimentary English lessons to help you grow both professionally and personally
• ����Birthday and anniversary presents
• ����Access to our offices or work remotely—your choice!
• ����Paid vacation and national holidays (according to your location)
• ����Flexible work schedule