HTTPie

Senior Frontend Engineer (Remote) at HTTPie (Prague, Czech Republic)

HTTPie· Prague, Czech Republic·

Role details

Work type
Remote
Employment
Full-Time

Job description

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

What you’ll do

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

Tech

  • 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

You’ll be a great addition to the team if you have

  • 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 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

Why work at HTTPie

  • Build a Product Developers Love: The company is centered around a beloved open-source project, offering the chance to work on a tool used by millions of developers globally.
  • Strong Product Culture: The team is focused on creating a high-quality, intuitive product, which is a core part of the company's identity.
  • Remote-First & Flexible: The company is fully remote with a distributed team, offering a high degree of flexibility. They also offer a 4-day workweek.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Includes unlimited vacation, medical/dental/vision insurance, equity compensation, a learning budget, a wellness budget, and home office budget.
  • Inclusive & Friendly Team: The company emphasizes a friendly and inclusive culture, with a focus on async communication and team retreats.

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