Deep experience in Frontend (JavaScript, React/React Native) or Backend (Python) development.
Proven track record of leading projects or owning product areas from start to finish.
Strong product intuition with the ability to convert user needs into technical solutions.
Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration across disciplines.
Passion for developing both systems and team members in a mission-driven environment.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams to create impactful product features.
Lead projects from design through implementation and iteration.
Shape technical systems and internal tools as the team grows.
Make pragmatic decisions balancing speed and quality for long-term maintainability.
Mentor teammates and foster a collaborative engineering culture.
Benefits
Hybrid work culture with office hubs in San Francisco, New York, and Toronto.
In-person company offsites for team bonding.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Flexible time off policy to support work-life balance.
401(k) plan with employer matching contributions.
Work-from-home stipend to enhance your home office setup.
Full Job Description
What you'll do
Collaborate closely with our leadership team and cross-functional partners to build thoughtful, impactful end-to-end product features
Lead projects from early design through implementation, delivery, and iteration
Help shape technical systems, internal tools, and engineering practices as the team scales
Balance speed and quality, making pragmatic decisions while maintaining long-term maintainability
Support and mentor teammates, contributing to a collaborative and inclusive engineering culture
What we're looking for
Deep experience in either Frontend (JavaScript, React/React Native) or Backend (Python), with demonstrated ability to work effectively across the stack
Experience leading projects or owning product areas end-to-end
Strong product intuition and the ability to translate user needs into technical solutions
Clear communicator who collaborates well across disciplines
Interest in helping grow both systems and people on a mission-driven team
Engineering @ WorkWhile
We're a small and mighty team with senior engineers from Rippling, Stripe, DoorDash, Faire among others
We value user-centricity, competence, speed, and having fun
We embrace independence and take ownership of our projects, yet are also great team players
We deal in outcomes, not projects
Read more about our team at https://tech.workwhile.ai/
Benefits & Perks
Hybrid work culture with office hubs in SF, NY & Toronto
In-person company offsites
Medical, dental, & vision coverage
Flexible time off
401(k) with employer match
WFH stipend to support your home office needs
WorkWhile has a diverse, mission-driven, and supportive culture-we look for people who want to take ownership, are energized by ambiguity, and strive to make a lasting impact. If this resonates with you, we'd love to chat!
