OverviewWho we're looking forAt TFS, we're building next-generation products that redefine mobility for millions of customers worldwide. We're looking for a Junior Engineer with a passion for front-end development who's eager to learn, grow, and contribute to real products used at scale.
This role is for someone early in their career who writes clean code, asks great questions, and wants to build solid engineering habits from day one. You'll work alongside experienced engineers who will help you level up - while you contribute meaningfully to the user experiences that power our customer-facing products.
This position is based in Plano, TX. The selected candidate will be expected to reside within a commutable distance of this location.
Key Responsibilities- Build and maintain front-end features using React and Next.js as part of a collaborative engineering team
- Write clean, readable, well-tested code that follows team standards and patterns
- Participate in code reviews - both giving and receiving feedback to grow your skills and improve code quality
- Debug and troubleshoot front-end issues, working through problems methodically and asking for help when needed
- Contribute to technical discussions, design reviews, and team planning sessions
- Learn and apply engineering best practices: testing, accessibility, performance, version control, and deployment workflows
- Collaborate with Product, Design, and other engineering teams to deliver features from concept to production
- Take ownership of well-scoped tasks and deliver them with increasing independence over time
- Grow your understanding of the full stack - including how front-end applications interact with APIs and backend services
What you bring- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience (bootcamp, self-taught with portfolio, etc.)
- Up to 2 years of software engineering experience (internships and academic projects count)
- Foundational knowledge of React and component-based UI development
- Comfortable writing TypeScript - or strong JavaScript fundamentals with eagerness to adopt TypeScript
- Basic familiarity with Next.js and rendering concepts (SSR, SSG, client vs server components)
- Experience with Tailwind CSS or similar utility-first CSS approaches
- Basic understanding of state management concepts and tools like Zustand or React Context
- Understanding of how to consume REST APIs and handle async data in the UI
- Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows (branching, pull requests, code review)
- Some experience writing tests - unit or component tests with Jest, Vitest, or Testing Library
- Curiosity and a growth mindset - you're comfortable saying "I don't know" and then going to figure it out
- Good communication skills - you can explain what you're working on and ask for help when you need it
Added bonus if you have- Experience with Next.js App Router and modern React patterns (Server Components, Suspense)
- Familiarity with component libraries like shadcn/ui, Radix UI, or similar
- Exposure to E2E testing with Playwright or Cypress
- Familiarity with Zod or similar validation libraries
- Any experience building or consuming GraphQL APIs
- Exposure to cloud deployment basics - how front-end apps are hosted and served on AWS (S3, CloudFront)
- Exposure to GenAI tools or AI-assisted development workflows
- Familiarity with monorepo setups or modern build tools like Vite
- Contributions to open-source projects or a strong personal project portfolio
What we'll bringDuring your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights
include:
- A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
- Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
- Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount
- Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable)
- Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
- Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota, regardless of whether you contribute
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more
- Tax-Advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
