Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join System1 as a Senior Frontend Engineer and contribute to the development of MapQuest's web and mobile platforms. You will lead a team, design, build, and maintain highly-distributed, low-latency systems using modern technologies like Next.js, React Native, and GraphQL. This role requires a strong background in frontend development, experience with various tools and frameworks, and a commitment to continuous learning. System1 offers a competitive salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The position is hybrid, with remote work options available in specific states.

Requirements

• 5+ years of development experience
• Proven track record in building and maintaining complex systems that scale to thousands of users
• 2+ years of hands-on production experience in developing and maintaining modern frontend applications using React, Next.js and React Native
• 2+ years of experience working with GraphQL
• Schemas, resolvers, optimization
• 2+ years of experience working with web app infrastructure and monitoring
• AWS CloudFront, New Relic, GitHub actions, Kubernetes
• Able to adhere to best practices and coding conventions
• Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Experience working with GIT in a collaborative environment, creating pull requests, and performing code reviews
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Ability to clearly articulate ideas and manage your time effectively to meet deadlines

Responsibilities

• Help architect and develop features of the MapQuest and RoadWarrior applications
• Lead the transformation of our front end applications used by millions of people around the globe to Next.js and React Native, leveraging GraphQL, Tailwind, and other modern tools and frameworks
• Design, implement and A/B test new features
• Work with Product and Design to design, implement, launch, and collect analytics on new user facing features
• Automate, optimize, fortify
• Leverage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to automate tasks, reduce chance of human error, and improve developer experience
• Analyze application logs and RUM data in New Relic, proactively seek opportunities to improve application metrics and performance
• Develop unit and e2e tests to improve confidence in the application functionality
• Own tasks end to end, taking projects through the full engineering lifecycle
• From concept to deployment, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality features and improvements
• Collaborate and problem solve with engineers and stakeholders
• Work closely with a talented team to identify challenges and develop innovative solutions
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy and lightweight planning processes
• Enjoy the freedom to make impactful decisions while maintaining a focus on agile methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Mapping APIs
• Experience with mapping APIs (e.g., Google Maps API, OpenStreetMap) is a big plus
• Open source contributions are a plus

Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus + equity
• Generous PTO + 11 company holidays
• Open sick time
• 100% covered Medical, Dental, Vision for employees
• 401k with match
• Health & Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Paid professional development
• Leadership & growth opportunities
• Virtual company and team building events