[Remote] Front-End Engineer (Contract) at Osmo

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Biotechnology, Biotechnology, Consumer GoodsIndustries

Requirements

The candidate must have 5+ years of experience in front-end or full-stack development, with deep expertise in React and TypeScript, and strong fundamentals in HTML/CSS. They should possess a proven ability to deliver polished, high-quality UIs quickly and independently, demonstrate strong product sense with the ability to spot UX issues and make practical trade-offs, and be self-motivated, disciplined, and comfortable working with minimal direction. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are also required.

Responsibilities

The Front-End Engineer will build and ship production-ready web applications using React, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS. They will create intuitive, responsive UIs, sometimes without finalized design specs, and move quickly and independently to make thoughtful product and UX decisions. Responsibilities also include optimizing frontend performance and cross-browser experience, writing clean, understandable, and testable code, and potentially contributing to scalable front-end architecture and reusable components.

Skills

React

TypeScript

HTML

CSS

UI/UX

Performance Optimization

Cross-browser Compatibility

Testing

Osmo

Creates interactive educational play experiences

About Osmo

Osmo creates educational and interactive play experiences for children, focusing on early learning and elementary school age groups. The company offers a play system that combines physical play pieces with digital apps, allowing children to engage in hands-on learning while using screens in a productive way. This approach promotes 'healthy screen time' by encouraging active participation rather than passive consumption. Osmo sells starter kits, expansion packs, and individual games that cover subjects like math, spelling, coding, and creativity, along with subscription services for additional content. Revenue comes from direct sales on their website and partnerships with retailers and educational institutions. Osmo also fosters a community through the Osmo Social Club, which helps build brand loyalty and expand its reach.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2013Year Founded

$37.5MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

EducationIndustries

201-500Employees

Benefits

Core Values - An open work environment that values autonomy, initiative and collaboration at all levels. We also offer flexible schedules.

High Caliber Team - An opportunity to work with a diverse team of talented people coming from companies such as Google, Electronic Arts and Disney.

Positive Impact - Help us invent the next generation of visual computing while re-imagining play and creativity for children and adults alike.

Compensation - Competitive compensation and equity. Proactive adjustment of compensation based on quality and impact.

Fun Environment - Friendly coworkers, team outings, TGIFs and video games. Work hard, play hard!

All you need - Everything you need to make your work more enjoyable, including catered lunches, well stocked pantry, flexible schedule, commuter benefits and more!

Risks

Increased competition from similar edtech companies may dilute Osmo's market share.

Departure of key executive Cherian Thomas could lead to strategic instability.

Reliance on major sales events for revenue spikes creates financial vulnerability off-peak.

Differentiation

Osmo integrates physical and digital play, enhancing interactive learning experiences for children.

Reflective Artificial Intelligence sets Osmo apart in the educational technology market.

Osmo's community-driven approach builds brand loyalty and organic reach.

Upsides

Increased demand for hybrid learning tools boosts Osmo's market potential post-pandemic.

Growing interest in STEM education supports Osmo's engaging educational products.

Subscription-based content provides Osmo with a steady revenue stream and customer retention.

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