Sr. SE I, Front End (Remote Eligible)

We’re as excited about AI as anyone, and our investment in the space speaks to how fundamentally it can change our product and technology in general. As we spoke about at our ENGAGE customer conference this year — in the keynote, no less — we are exploring ways to make teams more efficient and effective by leveraging AI at scale, and building it into the heart of our product, not just tacking it on around the sides. This position is a huge opportunity to leverage your experience building world class front-end experiences to be at the forefront of Smartsheet’s AI strategy, which will be integral to the company’s growth for years to come.

In 2005, Smartsheet was founded on the idea that teams and millions of people worldwide deserve a better way to deliver their very best work. Today, we deliver a leading cloud-based platform for work execution, empowering organizations to plan, capture, track, automate, and report on work at scale, resulting in more efficient processes and better business outcomes.

You will report to our Manager of Engineering located in our Bellevue, WA office, or you may work remotely from anywhere in the US where Smartsheet is a registered employer.

You Will:

  • Write clean and efficient code based on product specifications and participate in the entire development life cycle, from concept to release
  • Create and promote modern web UI development
  • Develop modular, maintainable components for the next generation of applications at Smartsheet (React, JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, HTML, and CSS)
  • Be a technical leader on our team, implementing features in TypeScript and integrating with cloud native back-end services
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipeline implementations for tests, linting, deployment, etc.
  • Take part in code reviews and architectural discussions as you work with other software engineers, UX designers and product managers
  • Mentor junior engineers on code quality and other industry best practices
  • Develop services that can consume, process and act on millions of user actions within Smartsheet and scale to 100x as our as our customers continues to grow
  • Enhance existing application code with new features and strike a balance when making technical decisions (build vs refactor vs simplify)

You Have:

  • 5+ years software development experience
  • 5+ years experience in at least one modern object oriented programming language (Java, C#, Ruby, etc.)
  • 2+ years experience in SaaS application development
  • Experience with modern web technologies, front-end frameworks and integrating with back-end services
  • Experience building Single Page Applications at scale
  • Successful in an environment with frequent production releases
  • Experience writing complex asynchronous code that communicates with multiple services
  • A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience
  • Legally eligible to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis
  • While an interest in emerging AI technologies is key, direct experience building and/or maintaining these technologies in production is not strictly necessary

Perks & Benefits:

  • HSA, 100% employer-paid premiums, or Buy-up medical/vision and dental coverage options for full-time employees
  • Equity - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) with all offers
  • Lucrative Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount)
  • 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
  • Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
  • Flexible Time Away Program, plus Incidental Sick Leave
  • Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
  • Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to LinkedIn Learning online courses
  • Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, primary care membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
  • Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific)

Smartsheet provides a competitive range of compensation for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive bonus and RSU stock grant upon accepted offer. California & New York: $145,800 to $213,300 | All other US States: $135,000 to $197,500

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to any legally protected status in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Costa Rica, and Germany. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

At Smartsheet, we strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members who also represent the diverse needs of our customers. We're looking for people who are driven, authentic, supportive, effective, and honest. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match our job description—if your career path has been nontraditional, that will set you apart. At Smartsheet, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who aren't afraid to be innovative—join us!

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