Software Engineer, Web

Ranked #292 on Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies 2022

*** Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Los Angeles ***

About Upwards:

Upwards is a fast-growing Los Angeles-based startup transforming childcare in the United States. Backed by top investors and VCs, we're making childcare accessible to all families by connecting parents, caregivers, employers, and governments to offer benefits programs that meet ever-evolving family needs. It is our mission to make childcare affordable and accessible for all.

The role of the Software Engineer, Web:

Are you an innovative Mid-level or Senior Web Engineer with a passion for building seamless, user-friendly web applications? Join Upwards and become part of a transformative team that’s reshaping how families access and engage with childcare services. Your expertise will be crucial in developing cutting-edge web applications that deliver intuitive, high-quality user experiences across our platform. Together, we’re making a significant impact on addressing the childcare needs of families nationwide. This is an opportunity to apply your skills, drive growth, and help shape the future of childcare technology.

As a Software Engineer at Upwards, you’ll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional services to our users.

In This Role, You Will:

• Collaborate with backend engineers, designers, and product managers to build and enhance web features.
• Architect and maintain frontend codebases for scalability, performance, and maintainability.
• Resolve operational issues to ensure smooth system performance across the platform.
• Work within an agile team to deliver high-quality, user-focused solutions.
• Write clean, efficient code using modern technologies like HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, JavaScript, React, and TypeScript.
• Integrate RESTful APIs and JSON to create dynamic, data-driven features.
• Build responsive, SEO-friendly pages optimized for various devices and screen sizes.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical discussions.

*** Candidates must reside within a commutable distance to Los Angeles ***

You’ll Excel in This Role If You:

• Have 3-5+ years of experience building modern web applications with HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript.
• Are skilled in building component-driven UIs with React and state management tools like Redux.
• Write type-safe, scalable code using TypeScript.
• Have experience with jQuery for legacy support when needed.
• Understand RESTful APIs, JSON integration, and building SEO-friendly, performant web apps.
• Are familiar with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins), testing tools (Selenium, Jest, React Testing Library), and application monitoring services (Sentry, Datadog).
• Have experience with PHP or are open to working with PHP-based backend services.
• Take pride in writing clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Enjoy collaborating with teams and documenting processes.
• Are a proactive learner, staying current with frontend trends and best practices.
• Are passionate about building applications that solve real-world problems, especially in marketplaces.
• Have experience with Automated Acceptance/Functional Testing.
• For Senior Engineers, you're ready to lead architectural discussions.

What the Interview Process will look like:

• 1st Interview: Recruiting Manager
• 2nd Interview: Take Home Exercise
• 3rd Interview: Hiring Manager Interview
• 4th Interview: Final Interview with various members of the Upwards Team

Let’s talk about the perks at Upwards:

• Salary Range: $110,000 - $160,000 yearly
• Comprehensive Benefits - Medical, Vision, Dental, Short and Long Term Disability.
• Parental Leave - Upwards provides a generous parental leave.
• Monthly Fringe Benefits - Pick something fun for yourself!
• 401K with a 3% Match - You invest in us, we are going to invest in your future.
• Flexible Paid Time Off - We encourage you to take time for yourself.
• Equity - We want our employees to be stakeholders.
• Paid access to co-working spaces or a monthly internet allowance.
• Stipend to outfit your home office - We are 100% remote, so find that comfy chair!
• Yearly professional development stipend - We support career development for all employees.

Compensation determinations rely on various factors, encompassing the position level, the individual's skills, knowledge, and capabilities, the location of the role, internal fairness considerations, and alignment with market data.

Upwards, as an E-Verify participant and equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or Veteran status. Rest assured that all your information will be treated confidentially in accordance with EEO guidelines.