[Remote] Frontend Engineer, Product at Clerk

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, SaaSIndustries

Requirements

Typescript/Javascript expert and opinionated around high-quality Developer Experience
Writes clean, idiomatic code and knows modern frontend stacks
Comfortable establishing high-quality patterns for other developers and maintaining standards as the product grows
Passionate about Web App performance (Web Vitals, optimistic UI, human-centered performance)
Understands what it takes to build a SaaS product
Sets a high bar for code quality, system design, and performance, and fights for it
Excited by owning the “back of the frontend” for the Clerk Dashboard and its technical/architectural challenges
Practices good communication habits in a fully remote environment
Comfortable working across the stack to solve product problems for real users
Thrives in a dynamic environment without predefined steps

Responsibilities

Collaborate with customers and teammates as part of a world-class product delivery team, focusing on customer needs and constant iteration
Care about and maintain frontend architecture while working with multiple teams on feature development
Execute work iteratively, reducing time between feedback cycles
Go deep on customer pain points, developing empathy for app builders to build the best DX
Embrace a culture of craft by writing maintainable, performant, and well-structured code
Work through customer problems directly ("in the trenches") rather than just thinking about them
Contribute to the Dashboard as a tool for configuring components and managing users, while dogfooding the product to generate feedback and drive business direction

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ReactFrontendJavaScriptTypeScriptDashboardArchitectureProduct DevelopmentCustomer Collaboration

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, the position is fully remote.

What skills are required for the Frontend Engineer role?

Expertise in Typescript/Javascript is required, along with strong frontend architecture skills, ability to write clean idiomatic code, and experience with modern frontend patterns for high-quality developer experience.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the company culture like at Clerk?

Clerk has a globally distributed, fully remote team that emphasizes collaboration with customers and teammates, constant iteration, good communication habits, execution, thriving in dynamic environments, deep customer empathy, and a culture of craft focused on engineering quality.

What makes a strong candidate for this Frontend Engineer position?

Strong candidates are excited by frontend architecture challenges, comfortable working across the stack in a dynamic environment, value execution and iteration, and have deep empathy for developers with a focus on best-in-class DX and high-quality code.

Clerk

Authentication and user management platform

About Clerk

Clerk specializes in offering customizable UIs and APIs for authentication and user management, catering specifically to modern web frameworks like React and Next.js. This focus not only simplifies the authentication process for developers but also enhances security, highlighting the company's dedication to developer experience and robust security measures. Working here means contributing to a company that prides itself on streamlining complex tech processes while prioritizing the safety and usability of web applications—a prime choice for professionals passionate about cutting-edge web technology and user-centric solutions.

Virginia Gardens, FloridaHeadquarters

2019Year Founded

$194.5KTotal Funding

SEEDCompany Stage

Enterprise Software, CybersecurityIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity

Gear of your choice for your home office

Unlimited vacation policy - 25 days recommended per year plus national holidays in your country of residence. Take time when you need i

Risks

Emerging startups offer similar services at lower costs, increasing competition.

Potential vulnerabilities in third-party integrations could expose user data.

Regulatory scrutiny over data privacy practices may impact operations in strict regions.

Differentiation

Clerk offers a comprehensive sign-up and sign-in solution for websites.

Focus on multi-factor authentication enhances user account security against hacking threats.

Device management features provide users control over their account security.

Upsides

Passwordless authentication is gaining traction, enhancing security and user experience.

Global MFA market is projected to reach $20 billion by 2025, boosting demand.

Zero Trust security model adoption increases need for Clerk's verification solutions.

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