Senior Software Engineer

What We Do Long term: Our mission is to make modern automation tools accessible to every farm on the planet. Right now: We build modern irrigation automation for every grower. We do that by building and deploying intelligent devices to automate farm infrastructure for irrigation, fertilization, and other operations along with the software to scalably manage it all. You might think this is surely a solved problem. As it turns out, it isn't even close. Especially not at the scale our customers, the world's largest food brands, operate at. And that's where you come in. Our StackCloud host: Google Cloud Platform (Cloud Run, Cloud Build, Cloud Storage)Databases: MongoDB, TimescaleDB (PostgreSQL-based)Backend: TypeScript, NodeJS, Express, Mongoose/Typegoose, Jest, PrismaFrontend: TypeScript, React, PixiJS, Leaflet, Material UI (deprecating), Coss UI, TailwindCSSDevOps: Nx, pnpm, OpenTofu, Docker, Github Actions Where You Come In You'll play a crucial role in shaping our frontend systems during a critical growth period for the company. We're in the middle of overhauling and modernizing our frontend to lay the groundwork for exciting new features like advanced data visualization and AI integrations. You'll work alongside our team to help build that solid foundation and then leverage it to create dynamic, visually-compelling features and tools that empower our growers. You'll take ownership of complex features from design to deployment and be a key technical voice in helping shape the next generation of our frontend. Your Core ResponsibilitiesHelp overhaul and modernize our component library, design system, and general frontend architectureDevelop improvements and fixes to existing featuresDevelop complex new features end-to-end (e.g. upcoming Map and Data Visualization features)Decide how to balance ideal solutions with practical constraintsCollaborate with other teams to translate requirements and Figma designs into responsive and intuitive interfacesMake intelligent design decisions when necessaryRecommend and champion best practices in frontend engineering with a focus on scalability and maintainabilityWrite high-quality, maintainable code while providing technical leadership to others on the teamWork independently with high autonomy and ownership in a dynamic startup environment. Don't worry—we don't work in a pressure cooker. But you'll need to adapt, take initiative, and create structure where it's missing.Participate in scoping tickets, projects, and larger initiativesWhat We're Looking For You are:Experienced in building frontend production apps at scaleVery proficient in TypeScript with React and its core principles of functional, component-driven developmentExperienced with React's ecosystem including UI component libraries, styling frameworks, and API and state management librariesThoughtful with a good eye for UX, usability, and intuitive interaction patternsA pragmatic builder who knows the value of early feedback, demos, and rapid iterationA collaborative leader who can guide technical decisions while remaining open to feedbackAn excellent team communicator both offline and online You must:Have formal education in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)Be able to work in-person in Vancouver, BCWhat We're Excited ByProven track record of designing and implementing scalable frontend architectureStrong background in:Establishing the foundations of a modern React appUnderstanding and evaluating a variety of approaches and toolsSystem modularization and technical debt managementMigration strategies for evolving architecturesExperience with our stackExperience with Map and Data Visualization toolsInterest and/or experience in the agriculture/sustainability industryPast experience with high-growth startupsWhat you getCompensationAnnual salary of $130,000 to $150,000Stock options packageEquipment budget for your workspace setupComprehensive health benefits (dental, vision, mental health, and more)Flexible policiesFlexible time-off policyMinimum 3 weeks vacationAdditional 2-week company holiday at the end of the yearHybrid work (in-office M-W-F)Flexible hoursGrowth opportunitiesChance to shape a fast-growing startup and transform the agriculture industryEngineering leadershipTravel opportunities to visit growers at their operationsA pretty sweet office space at 2285 Clark Dr.Bi-weekly company paid lunchesQuarterly team social eventsKitchen stocked with snacks and drinks (everyone gets a say in the monthly order)Life in Vancouver—one of the world's most livable cities with incredible access to nature and activitiesInterview process Below is an overview of what the process will generally look like so you know what to expect. The exact structure and details may change. Application submissionScreening Call (non-technical; ~20 minutes)Technical Assessment (asynchronous;