ABOUT THE TEAM
Basis Technologies' innovative Engineering team designs and develops new features and integrations for Basis, our industry-leading, comprehensive software solution. We are deeply committed to building software that will change the ad tech industry for the better and are equally dedicated to building an inclusive culture of highly motivated individuals who create a positive and supportive environment together.
The UI Foundations team builds and maintains the design systems, front-end utilities and tooling, and core UI standards utilized by all our other application feature teams. As a member of the team, you will play a crucial role in building the robust, dependable building blocks that are the foundation of our customer-facing interfaces.
WAYS YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
As a Staff UI Software Engineer, you will play a highly influential role in defining the architecture and front-end standards for the future of the Basis application. Your expertise in modern, versatile UI architecture will be balanced with a passion for collaborating with Engineering and Product members of other teams. You will also be expected to:
Drive large-scale technical projects that depend on multiple teams and systems. Establish and champion best practices and quality standards with the team.
Set a positive example and mentoring others on how to collaborate in pull requests, demos, and working relationships. Contribute to a culture of learning and high standards of technical achievement.
Drive significant architectural changes, sunset legacy systems, and improve UI performance and quality—for both internal engineers and Basis customers.
Take ownership of team deliverables and being accountable for driving projects from ideation through production.
Demonstrate a deep understanding of our application's business domain and stakeholder needs. Use your knowledge to proactively identify risks and blockers during planning discussions, architecture discussions, and RFCs. Ensure feasibility and alignment between business goals and technical implementation for large-scale projects.
Embody Basis' core principles while fostering a team culture of positivity, clarity, strong work ethic, and diversity of thought.
WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE
Thoughtful approach to collaboration, design, and decision-making that prioritizes equity, access, and continuous learning.
Commitment to creating inclusive, respectful environments where all voices are valued and supported.
Strong product and design intuition.
Min of 8 years of professional software experience.
A solid understanding of the JavaScript language and React.js library, as well as the patterns common in UI development—such as state management, routing, web accessibility, form validation, and unit testing.
Familiarity and expertise with design systems, reusable components, and modern front-end tooling (NPM, Webpack/Vite, micro-frontends). Deep experience creating fast, predictable, and responsive interfaces.
Fluency with AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, etc.) as a core part of the development workflow — for code generation, debugging, exploration of unfamiliar codebases, and documentation — paired with strong judgment for evaluating, refining, and taking full ownership of AI-generated output.
An ability to diagnose and fix performance bottlenecks in your code.
OUR STACK
JavaScript, React.js, TypeScript, Node.js
Ruby on Rails, Ruby, Java
AWS, Docker
PostgreSQL, Redis
RabbitMQ, Sidekiq
Skills Required
- Minimum of 8 years of professional software experience.
- Strong understanding of JavaScript and React.js.
- Expertise with design systems and modern front-end tooling.
- Fluency with AI coding tools.
- Ability to diagnose and fix performance bottlenecks.
What the Team is Saying
Basis Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible Time Off, recurring paid sabbaticals, and year-round half-day Fridays provide multiple avenues for rest and flexibility. A paid volunteer day further broadens time-away options.
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Parental & Family Support — Extended fully paid leave for birthing and non-birthing parents is provided, alongside adoption/surrogacy leave with financial assistance. Maven fertility and family-planning support are also available.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) program with employer matching features immediate vesting. This offers consistent support for long-term savings.
Basis Insights
What We Do
Basis is a leading global provider of automation software designed specifically for enterprise marketers. Our platform, Basis, is the industry’s only comprehensive digital media solution that seamlessly integrates programmatic, site-direct, advanced TV, search, and social media within a single interface. By unifying these functions, Basis simplifies complex and disconnected media operations, automates repetitive tasks, and minimizes manual processes, enabling marketing teams to focus on strategy and creativity. Our software is built to consolidate various tools and systems, driving productivity while ensuring that advertisers maximize the performance of their multi-channel media investments. With features that streamline workflows and improve efficiency, Basis delivers a powerful solution for optimizing campaign outcomes across multiple channels. Headquartered in Chicago, Basis is recognized not only for our innovative technology but also for our dedication to creating an outstanding workplace culture. Our commitment to our people and our customers underpins everything we do, as we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in digital marketing automation.
Why Work With Us
Our mission is to make the ad industry better for everyone. We invest in our culture and support our employees – from development opportunities to competitive health and wellness programs. If you’re looking for a community that values your whole self, celebrates your wins, and has your back in challenging times – come change the industry with us.
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Remote Workspace
Employees work remotely.
Basis empowers employees to work where they thrive. As a remote-first company, we trust our people to work remotely, AND offer access to our Chicago HQ and shared workspaces across the U.S., ensuring team members are supported where they are.
