Backpack · 1 day ago
Frontend Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expBackpack Networks is redefining how buildings create identity and unlock hidden value through their innovative platform. They are seeking a Frontend Engineer who will design, build, and maintain production frontend features while collaborating closely with product, design, and backend teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Cloud Data ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain production frontend features and systems
Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Backend to deliver well-scoped, high-quality solutions
Contribute to shared frontend libraries, components, and patterns
Build UI components with attention to state management, performance, and usability
Write and maintain unit and integration tests to support safe iteration and refactoring
Participate in code reviews and technical discussions to improve overall code quality
Work effectively with backend APIs and understand system behavior end-to-end
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
2–4 years of experience developing and maintaining production frontend applications
Strong working knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript runtime behavior and browser fundamentals
Experience debugging and monitoring issues in production environments
Familiarity with Linux-based development environments
Enjoy building products that ship, scale, and are used by real customers
Basic understanding of relational databases (PostgreSQL preferred)
Strong proficiency in React and TypeScript, including modern, hooks-based patterns
Solid understanding of frontend engineering fundamentals(modularity, separation of concerns, reusability, performance)
Comfortable working with RESTful APIs and collaborating closely with backend engineers
Experience writing unit and/or integration tests and using them to support refactoring and change
Familiarity with CI/CD workflows such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar tools
Ability to break down complex problems, work independently, and follow tasks through to completion
Commitment to writing readable, maintainable code that is shared and reviewed across a team
Preferred
Experience building or maintaining component libraries or design systems (e.g., Storybook, Chromatic)
Familiarity with performance profiling, bundle optimization, or frontend observability
Exposure to cloud-hosted or containerized environments
Interest in climate tech, sustainability, or data-heavy platforms
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package (Medical / Dental / Vision / Disability / Life)
Paid time off
401(k) retirement plan
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Access to an HSA-compatible plan
Company
Backpack
Backpack Networks is redefining how buildings create identity and unlock hidden value.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Kaiserman
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Mark Trutna
COO
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