Web Engineer - Associate at Yohana

Palo Alto, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience or other evidence of exceptional ability
  • 1-2 years of coding experience with JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular or Ember) with strong CSS skills
  • Solid understanding of fundamental web technologies
  • Thorough understanding of React.js and the web as a whole
  • Experience with testing with a modern test framework (e.g., jest, enzyme, cypress, puppeteer, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Build easy-to-use and performant websites serving multiple partners across marketing and design
  • Understand the technical constraints of a project and make pragmatic tradeoffs with stakeholders
  • Contribute to and maintain our interactive design system used across all digital properties
  • Participate in the full development lifecycle, including estimation, design, development, testing, and deployment
  • Collaborate with our design team via regular design critiques and working sessions
  • Review and respond to operational issues, escalating as necessary

Skills

React
JavaScript
CSS
Angular
Ember
Jest
Enzyme
Cypress
Puppeteer

Yohana

Personal assistant service for families

About Yohana

Yohana focuses on helping modern families achieve a better balance in their lives by prioritizing well-being. The company offers a Yohana Membership, which is a personal assistant service aimed at busy families, particularly mothers, to help reduce their mental load and allow them to feel more present and connected. This service is part of a broader range of integrated software, services, and hardware that Yohana is developing. Unlike many competitors, Yohana is backed by Panasonic and has a leadership team with experience from major tech companies and successful startups, which contributes to its unique approach to family support. The goal of Yohana is to create a positive and supportive culture while providing meaningful solutions that help families manage their daily challenges.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2019Year Founded
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Hardware, Consumer Software, Social ImpactIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Competition from Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant is intensifying.
Scaling operations nationwide poses potential logistical challenges for Yohana.
Privacy concerns may arise as Yohana collects more personal data.

Differentiation

Yohana offers a unique blend of software, services, and hardware for families.
The company is a fully funded independent subsidiary of Panasonic.
Yohana's leadership includes veterans from Google, Apple, and Microsoft.

Upsides

Growing demand for virtual assistant services boosts Yohana's market potential.
Interest in mental health apps aligns with Yohana's mission to reduce mental load.
Subscription-based models support Yohana's sustained revenue through memberships.

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