Senior Full Stack Developer - Frontend (React)

Inside the Role

Inside the Role
The Custom Hardware and Electronics Configurator (CHEC) team builds and maintains DTNA's proprietary web-based tool that enables Truck Equipment Manufacturers (TEMs), dealers, and internal teams to configure and validate vehicle electrical features. CHEC operates in a safety-relevant, high-complexity domain where usability, correctness, and delivery discipline are critical.
We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Developer who will focus primarily on CHEC's React/TypeScript frontend, delivering intuitive and reliable user experiences for complex configuration workflows while maintaining strong backend collaboration. AI fluency is a core competency on this team - you will use AI coding assistants daily to accelerate component development, translate UX designs into code faster, and generate comprehensive test coverage.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $117,000 – $150,000 USD

Pay offered dependent on knowledge, skills, and experience.

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive at DTNA

• Lead development of React-based UI components and workflows
• Implement complex configuration, validation, and visualization logic
• Partner closely with UX to translate designs into high-quality implementations, using AI coding assistants to accelerate design-to-code workflows
• Collaborate with backend developers on API design and data contracts
• Contribute to automated UI testing and defect prevention, leveraging AI tools to generate test cases and expand coverage
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and agile ceremonies
• Support production issues and continuous improvement
• Use AI coding assistants (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) as daily development tools to accelerate component development and code reviews
• Apply prompt engineering techniques to generate, refactor, and optimize React/TypeScript code
• Critically evaluate AI-generated code for correctness, performance, accessibility, and adherence to CHEC design patterns
• Share effective prompts and AI workflow techniques with teammates

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 6+ years web application development
• Deep React and TypeScript expertise on enterprise systems
• Experience with complex, data-driven UIs
• State management experience (Redux, Zustand, or Context API)
• Frontend testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress/Playwright)
• Accessibility standards knowledge (WCAG 2.x compliance)
• CSS and styling systems (CSS-in-JS, Tailwind, SASS/SCSS, or styled-components)
• Responsive design and cross-browser development
• Exposure to .NET APIs and Azure cloud services
• Proficiency with GitHub and CI/CD pipelines
• Demonstrated proficiency with AI coding assistants (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, or Cursor) in daily development workflows
• Prompt engineering skills for frontend code generation, component scaffolding, and test creation
• Ability to critically evaluate and refine AI-generated code to meet enterprise quality standards

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Experience in enterprise or safety-relevant systems
• Performance optimization expertise (code splitting, lazy loading, bundle analysis)
• Component library or design system contribution or ownership
• Experience integrating LLM APIs into frontend applications
• Track record of using AI tools to measurably accelerate delivery
• Familiarity with AI-assisted testing and defect prevention tools

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Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa

• All other applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application

• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check

• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen

• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions

• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.