Frontend Software Engineer

Employment Type: Full-Time Location Type: Hybrid

Position Overview

At Homebase, we're building an "everything app" for hourly teams, simplifying their day-to-day operations and empowering local businesses. We're a bold, fast-moving team obsessed with helping small businesses thrive. We build with empathy, act with urgency, and take big swings that drive real-world impact. Every Homie shows up to raise the bar, support one another, and celebrate wins as a team. We're not just building an app; we're building unstoppable teams.

We are looking for a Frontend Software Engineer to join our team and help shape the way small business teams work. You will focus on building tools that enhance the frontend developer experience, improve our core architecture, and support fast, customer-impactful development across product teams. If you’re excited about creating user-friendly, scalable, and maintainable software, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable, performant frontend software for Homebase customers.
• Empower other frontend teams by building tooling and improving developer workflows.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging frameworks and frontend technologies.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, and product to deliver delightful user experiences.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead by example with clean, maintainable code.
• Support our transition into an AI-first engineering culture by adopting tools that improve velocity.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in frontend development, preferably with React.js.
• Strong expertise in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with Git, GitHub, and pull request workflows.
• Experience working in agile environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to evaluate and compare frameworks and technologies objectively.
• Comfortable collaborating in the office weekly on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The Homie Way (Company Principles)

• Be Customer Obsessed: Solve problems with empathy and creativity.
• Move Fast, Learn Fast: Experiment, take action, and grow every day.
• Own Your Impact: Think big, focus on what matters, and make decisions you stand behind.
• Master Your Craft: Excellence fuels impact—show up, step up, and make your mark.
• Win Together: Put goals over roles, lead with trust, and connect to our mission and each other.

What We Offer

• Ownership & Savings: Stock options + TFSA/RRSP with 4% company match.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents.
• Time Flexibility: Flex time off + company holidays + designated focus periods.
• Ideal Setup: 3 days WFH (Mon/Thu/Fri), 2 collaborative office days (Tue/Wed).
• Family Support: Maternity/Parental Leave EI top-up support offered (after 6 months of service).
• Work Your Way: Work From Anywhere Month + meeting-free weeks yearly.
• Protection Plans: Life insurance + short/long-term disability coverage.
• Workspace Perks: Meals provided, team offsites, and Customer Days.

Interview Process

1. Meet the Talent Acquisition team (Mavel W.).
2. Meet the Hiring Manager.
3. Participate in a live Technical Interview.
4. Meet the Leadership team.
5. Background Check + Offer Stage.

Belonging at Homebase

We are committed to fostering a welcoming space where every Homie can be their full self. Experience comes in many forms—so if you're excited about this role, even if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

Homebase will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.