Lead Frontend Engineer - Remote

Overview

BreakAway Data is revolutionizing sports performance by connecting athletes with their own data story. We aggregate, visualize, and analyze fitness, performance, and health data to help both professional and aspiring athletes make smarter decisions and reach their full potential.

In Short

• Lead the development of web applications using React and Next.js.
• Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams for seamless integration.
• Establish a scalable component system and design patterns.
• Implement best practices for frontend observability and performance.
• Mentor junior engineers and help define the engineering culture.
• 4+ years of experience in frontend development.
• Experience with GraphQL APIs and state management.
• Strong focus on performance, accessibility, and testing.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Bonus: Experience in mobile development or interest in sports.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience building modern frontend applications with React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
• Experience working with GraphQL APIs, including querying complex data structures and managing client-side caching and state.
• Experience in early-stage or fast-moving product environments.
• Strong grasp of frontend performance, accessibility, state management, and testing best practices.
• Experience integrating third-party platforms.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and balance speed with scalability.
• Nice to have: Full stack experience and mobile development.
• Bonus: Personal interest in sports or fitness.

Benefits

• Work on meaningful projects that impact athletes' performance.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Opportunity to shape the engineering culture.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Access to a modern tech stack and tools.