WorkWhile

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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 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.