About this role
Job title: Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer (JavaScript)
About the Role As a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer at Kensho, you will build AI-centric web applications in TypeScript, from experimental POCs to flagship products. You’ll have significant autonomy over technical and architectural decisions and collaborate across the entire software development lifecycle to deliver scalable, user-centric AI capabilities.
What You'll Do
- Build full-stack and SPA TypeScript applications ranging from experiments to flagship products
- Collaborate on product decisions and communicate technical constraints and considerations
- Own and collaborate on technology/architecture decisions and conventions
- Teach and learn from the team and the broader organization via mentorship, code review, knowledge sharing, etc.
- Self-sufficiently manage project priorities, estimates, and deliverables
What We're Looking For
- At least five years of direct experience building commercial web applications in JavaScript/TypeScript
- At least three years of that experience working directly on web UIs in a modern framework
- At least one domain of deep technical expertise (e.g., web performance, design systems, framework knowledge, etc.)
- Product sense, or a strong interest in developing it
- Kind, thoughtful, and high-signal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to translate ambiguous needs and constraints into clear technical requirements
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: USD 150,000–225,000 per year
- Eligible for annual incentive bonus and equity plans
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance 100% company paid premiums
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- 26 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave (paternity and maternity)
- 401(k) plan with 6% employer matching
- Generous company matching on donations to non-profit charities
- Up to $20,000 tuition assistance toward degree programs, plus up to $4,000/year for ongoing professional education such as industry conferences
- Dog-friendly office (CAM office), bike sharing program memberships, compassion leave and elder care leave, mentoring and additional learning opportunities
- Opportunity to expand professional network and participate in conferences and events