Senior Software Engineer

Title: Senior Software Engineer

Location: Santa Clara, CA,  United States

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of the engineering department as a software engineer focused on designing, developing and testing software applications for high performance software systems.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain user-facing applications and interfaces for scalable, high-performance software systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to convert business requirements and UI/UX design mockups into functional and responsive web applications.
• Build reusable modules and libraries that ensure efficiency and consistency across the platform.
• Emphasize maintainability, performance, scalability, and code quality in all phases of development.
• Convert UI/UX design wireframes into fully functional, responsive web interfaces using JavaScript frameworks such as AngularJS and Backbone.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to transform visual design concepts into technical implementations.
• Work with backend engineers to understand application architecture and integrate RESTful APIs into the front-end interface.
• Write clean, scalable, and modular code to create reusable UI components and templates for future development.
• Optimize front-end performance to ensure high scalability, fast load times, and responsiveness across browsers and devices.
• Utilize WebSockets to implement real-time dynamic web pages and partial page updates.
• Implement asynchronous request handling and AJAX-based features for dynamic content loading.
• Ensure web applications adhere to Accessibility (A11Y) standards when developing user interfaces.
• Participate in the CI/CD pipeline to support continuous integration, automated testing, and smooth deployment processes.
• Conduct cross-browser compatibility testing and implement bug fixes as needed.
• Write and maintain unit tests for UI components to ensure reliability and reduce regression.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members to ensure best practices.
• Research emerging front-end technologies and frameworks; contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.
• Contribute to the development and documentation of design specifications for UI components and applications.
• Collaborate with global development teams across time zones to ensure coordinated releases and integration.
• Apply knowledge of distributed systems and cloud development concepts when contributing to architectural discussions and feature implementations.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in a front-end or full-stack software engineering role involving web development.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design
• Proficiency in CSS preprocessors such as SASS or LESS.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks such as AngularJS and Backbone
• Strong knowledge of modern JavaScript (ES6+) features including Promises and Async/Await.
• Experience with asynchronous request handling, AJAX, and partial page updates
• Experience developing and consuming RESTful APIs
• Understanding of WebSockets and real-time data transfer techniques
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience with unit testing front-end components
• Familiarity with cross-browser compatibility techniques and debugging
• Knowledge of software development lifecycle and agile methodologies
• Knowledge of distributed systems and cloud development concepts.
• Knowledge of tools and technologies including AngularJS, Backbone.js, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, SASS/LESS, AJAX, REST APIs, WebSockets, Git, Unit Testing frameworks (e.g., Jasmine, Karma), CI/CD pipeline, browser developer tools for debugging, responsive design via media queries, accessible A11Y web markup, and cloud/distributed system development concepts.
• Position based at company headquarters in Santa Clara, telecommuting permitted 2 days/week

SALARY:

$188,000/year

Why Join Us? (Benefits)

• Thriving Company Culture: At Ushur, we foster a values-driven culture that prioritizes respect, inclusion, and collaboration. We empower every individual to thrive, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful impact in a supportive and dynamic environment.
• Bring Your Whole Self to Work: We celebrate diversity and believe that innovative ideas thrive in an inclusive environment where every team member is valued. As a dynamic start-up, we recognize that every individual makes a significant impact.
• Rest and Recharge: Take advantage of unlimited PTO, paid holidays (10 holidays + full week off at the end of December), and more to prioritize your well-being and maintain balance.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: We've got you covered with health, dental, and vision plans tailored to meet the needs of you and your loved ones, plus additional offerings like life insurance, accident coverage, and more.
• Invest in Your Future: We provide a 401(k) plan to support your retirement savings and stock options to give you a stake in our company's success and growth.
• Embrace Growth: One of our core values is Growth Mindset – we believe in lifelong learning. We offer opportunities to support your development, including assistance with certifications and continuing education related to your role at Ushur.
• Flexible Work Options: We understand the importance of flexibility. For employees based near our HQ, we offer a hybrid work model that balances collaboration and autonomy. Fully remote roles are available for employees located outside of the HQ area, ensuring everyone can thrive in an environment that works best for them.
• Ushur is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.