Staff Software Development Engineer – Front-end

Role Overview

• Provide technical leadership and direction to front-end teams, offering constructive feedback to leaders and engineers.
• Mentor developers in modern front-end engineering practices and architecture.
• Build rich, performant user interfaces using TypeScript, Svelte/SvelteKit, and modern front-end tooling.
• Shape and evolve Filevine’s design systems, component libraries, and UI architecture.
• Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to deliver intuitive, accessible, and responsive interfaces.
• Ensure software quality through automated testing, performance optimization, and robust UI architecture.
• Champion best practices in accessibility, maintainability, and front-end reliability.
• Lead initiatives in front-end modernization, tooling, and process improvement.
• Analyze and resolve complex UI issues across browsers, devices, and user contexts.
• Conduct thoughtful and detailed code reviews with an emphasis on clarity, scalability, and long-term maintainability.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with substantial emphasis on front-end development.
• Demonstrated ability to lead large initiatives independently or collaboratively.
• Expertise in TypeScript and modern front-end frameworks, ideally Svelte/SvelteKit (or strong experience in similar ecosystems such as React, Vue, or Solid).
• Experience with component-driven development and UI architecture.
• Familiarity with design systems, component libraries, or Storybook/Chromatic workflows (preferred).
• Knowledge of modern front-end build pipelines and package management, including experience with tools like Vite and PNPM.
• Experience working with cloud-based environments and source control systems like GitLab.
• Strong understanding of front-end performance, accessibility, testing, and the full SDLC.
• Experience with authentication standards such as OIDC or OAuth is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Tech Stack

• Cloud
• React
• SDLC
• Svelte
• TypeScript
• Vue.js

Benefits

• A dynamic, rapidly growing company, focused on helping organizations thrive
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (for full-time employees)
• Competitive & Fair Pay
• Maternity & paternity leave (for full-time employees)
• Short & long-term disability
• Opportunity to learn from a dedicated leadership team
• Top-of-the-line company swag