Web Engineer - Remote

Overview

Kindred is a members-only home swapping network that unlocks the ability to live a travel-rich lifestyle through the power of community. By exchanging primary residences with trusted peers, renters and owners alike can match with Kindred spirits and explore new destinations without breaking the bank.

In Short

• Seeking a highly experienced Web Engineer with expertise in building dynamic web applications using React.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping the product and defining the technical roadmap.
• Serve as technology lead and own key decisions regarding the tech stack.
• Work directly with co-founders, CTO, product designers, and engineers.
• Help establish and grow the engineering organization.
• Mentor the next generation of technology leaders.
• Access to world-class technical advisors for mentorship.
• 5+ years of experience in web application development required.
• Experience in architecting scalable frontend solutions.
• Proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern frontend tools.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience building web applications using React.
• Experience in architecting scalable frontend solutions and integrating with backend APIs.
• Proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern frontend tools (e.g., Webpack, Tailwind).
• Skilled in performance optimization for smooth web experiences.
• Experience building scalable and reusable UI components.
• Strong attention to detail in UI design and understanding of consumer-facing UX.
• Demonstrated success as a tech lead on critical projects.
• Prior experience at a high-growth stage company.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for consumer products.
• Ability to make difficult technical tradeoff decisions.

Benefits

• Competitive cash compensation and equity.
• Comprehensive health benefits.
• Flexible vacation policy.
• Unlimited credits to stay at Kindred homes during employment.
• $4,000 annual travel stipend for travel costs.
• Remote-flexible work environment.
• Regular offsites to co-locate with the team.