WorkWhile

Own and evolve scalable frontend systems and technical strategies across multiple product areas, lead architectural initiatives, and mentor engineers. | Significant experience building and scaling complex UI systems with JavaScript and React, ownership of frontend platforms, and ability to work in ambiguous environments. | About WorkWhile WorkWhile is on a mission to help workers earn a better living and live better lives. More than 80 million Americans work hourly jobs, often with unpredictable schedules that pay close to minimum wage and offer limited benefits, leading to financial instability. WorkWhile is revolutionizing frontline work by creating a more flexible and efficient labor market. Powered by AI, the WorkWhile platform helps businesses quickly access high-quality talent. Workers benefit from same-day pay, free telehealth services, upskilling, and the ability to choose shifts that match their skills and schedules. We have the audacious goal to align incentives and solve inefficiencies in the labor market, disrupting the $650 billion staffing and recruiting market. Backed by Khosla Ventures and recognized by the Inc. 5000 for 10x growth, WorkWhile is reshaping the future of work. What you'll do Own and evolve frontend systems that span multiple product areas, ensuring consistency, quality, and scalability Partner with engineering leadership, product, and design to shape frontend technical strategy and long-term direction Lead high-impact initiatives such as architectural evolution, performance improvements, or major UX foundations Establish and uphold frontend standards around component design, state management, accessibility, and testing Act as a force multiplier for the team: guiding technical decisions, reviewing designs, and mentoring engineers Help define how frontend engineering is practiced as the company grows What we're looking for Significant experience building and scaling frontend systems using JavaScript and React and/or React Native A strong track record of owning complex UI systems or frontend platforms, not just individual features Deep care for user experience, performance, and long-term maintainability Ability to operate in ambiguity - defining problems, proposing solutions, and aligning stakeholders Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence technical direction across teams Experience mentoring engineers and raising team-wide frontend quality (people management not required) Nice to have Experience designing or maintaining shared component libraries or design systems Exposure to mobile performance, accessibility, or internationalization challenges Experience working on products with real-world impact and high user trust 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 Remote-friendly work culture with office hubs in SF, NY, Seattle & 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! WorkWhile is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Lead and evolve complex fullstack product areas from design through launch, mentoring engineers and guiding technical direction. | Significant experience building end-to-end product systems with depth in Python or JavaScript/React and a product-minded approach in ambiguous environments. | About WorkWhile WorkWhile is on a mission to help workers earn a better living and live better lives. More than 80 million Americans work hourly jobs, often with unpredictable schedules that pay close to minimum wage and offer limited benefits, leading to financial instability. WorkWhile is revolutionizing frontline work by creating a more flexible and efficient labor market. Powered by AI, the WorkWhile platform helps businesses quickly access high-quality talent. Workers benefit from same-day pay, free telehealth services, upskilling, and the ability to choose shifts that match their skills and schedules. We have the audacious goal to align incentives and solve inefficiencies in the labor market, disrupting the $650 billion staffing and recruiting market. Backed by Khosla Ventures and recognized by the Inc. 5000 for 10x growth, WorkWhile is reshaping the future of work. What you'll do Own and evolve complex, user-facing product areas end-to-end - from product definition and system design to implementation, launch, and iteration Partner closely with product, design, and engineering leadership to shape roadmap decisions and translate ambiguous problems into durable solutions Lead high-leverage initiatives that span frontend, backend, and data concerns, setting clear technical direction and guiding execution Make thoughtful tradeoffs between user experience, system complexity, and delivery speed in a fast-moving product environment Raise the bar on product quality, system correctness, and engineering craft across the stack Act as a force multiplier for the team: reviewing designs, mentoring engineers, and unblocking others What we're looking for Significant experience building and owning product systems end-to-end, with depth in either frontend (JavaScript, React/React Native) or backend (Python) Strong working fluency across the stack, with the ability to lead product work beyond your primary area of expertise A product-minded approach to engineering — you care deeply about user outcomes, not just technical elegance Proven ability to operate in ambiguity: framing problems, proposing options, and guiding teams toward pragmatic solutions Strong communication skills and the ability to influence technical and product direction across disciplines Experience mentoring engineers and raising team-wide technical quality (people management not required) Nice to have Experience working on marketplace, fintech, or data-sensitive products Background in scaling early-stage products or evolving systems as usage grows Interest in shaping engineering practices and standards as the team scales 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 Remote-friendly work culture with office hubs in SF, NY, Seattle & 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! WorkWhile is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.

Lead frontend development from design to launch, build complex user-facing features, and mentor teammates. | Deep experience with JavaScript, React, React Native, strong UI/UX instincts, and cross-team collaboration. | About WorkWhile WorkWhile is on a mission to help workers earn a better living and live better lives. More than 80 million Americans work hourly jobs, often with unpredictable schedules that pay close to minimum wage and offer limited benefits, leading to financial instability. WorkWhile is revolutionizing frontline work by creating a more flexible and efficient labor market. Powered by AI, the WorkWhile platform helps businesses quickly access high-quality talent. Workers benefit from same-day pay, free telehealth services, upskilling, and the ability to choose shifts that match their skills and schedules. We have the audacious goal to align incentives and solve inefficiencies in the labor market, disrupting the $650 billion staffing and recruiting market. Backed by Khosla Ventures and recognized by the Inc. 5000 for 10x growth, WorkWhile is reshaping the future of work. What you'll do Partner closely with product, design, and engineering leadership to build high-quality user experiences for workers and businesses Lead frontend initiatives from early design through implementation, launch, and iteration Build and maintain complex user-facing features in React and React Native, with a focus on performance, accessibility, and maintainability Help shape frontend architecture, patterns, and best practices as the product and team scale Support and mentor teammates, contributing to a collaborative and inclusive engineering culture What we're looking for Deep experience building frontend applications using JavaScript and React and/or React Native Strong product instincts and the ability to translate user needs into thoughtful UI and interaction design Experience owning features or product areas end-to-end, including technical decision-making Comfort collaborating across disciplines, especially with design and backend engineering Clear, thoughtful communication and a collaborative mindset Interest in mentoring others and raising the overall quality of frontend work 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, Seattle & 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! WorkWhile is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.