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Root

Senior Full-Stack Web Developer

Root, Los Angeles, California, United States,


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About RootRoot is a communication and productivity software platform that is uniquely designed to meet the needs of the world’s online communities. The Root platform is extensible, allowing third-party developers to create custom experiences with front- and back-end integrations. Our goal is to empower all the world’s communities with technology.

Root is creating an open and collaborative environment built on a culture of exceptional design and engineering. We deliver user experiences that are intuitive, attractive, and accessible to everyone. We’re an early stage, funded startup working towards our v1 product.

About the roleWe’re building our first-party Root App engineering team and looking for an exceptional web developer to code the extensions that we’ll ship with our v1 product. Our first-party Apps add new capabilities to the platform that enable productivity within communities and show the world what’s possible on Root.

This role will focus on implementing various first-party Root Apps using the Root APIs and UI Framework in partnership with the design and infrastructure teams. You’ll be the first user of the Root APIs and instrumental in shaping the direction to ensure its complete, correct, and easy to use for all developers.

ResponsibilitiesYou’ll design and build the first-party Root Apps that we’ve identified as critical to meeting customer needs at launch.

Develop the first and most visible Apps on the new Root platformLeverage and demonstrate the latest features of the platformPioneer design patterns and best practices for Root AppsGive feedback on the APIs and the developer experience

What does success look like?Apps are complete and ready on time for product launch.

Your Apps help make communities successful on Root; users love themYour Apps use best-practice architecture; third-party developers model their Apps on yoursYour code is clean; third-party developers learn to code Root Apps from your workYour feedback is concise and actionable; the API team improves the experience for everyone

QualificationsFive+ years of demonstrated experience as the architect and developer of high-user-count, consumer-facing Web Apps.

UI/UX skillsResponsive UI using Web Components with ReactMulti-page UI with best-practice navigationAccessible designMulti-region localizationDomain logic skillsImplement App logic and server communication using Typescript and NodeApply coding design pattern best practicesGeneral skillsAnalytical skills to define a problem, identify solutions, and recommend a course of actionCommunication skills to educate others on how your projects are designed, implemented, and maintainedProject management skills to keep stakeholders informed and deliver to a timelineBeneficial skillsWeb frameworks such as Angular, Vue.js, or Next.jsWeb UI libraries such as MUI, Tailwind, or BootstrapUI utility libraries such as StorybookMongoC# .NET experience

LocationLos Angeles or remoteUSA applicants only

Root is proud to foster a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusivity. We believe that every member of the team enhances that culture by exposing us to a broader view and understanding of the world. We are committed to treating everyone with equality and respect, regardless of their age, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical ability, race, ethnicity, religion, neurodiversity, or socioeconomic status.

To apply for this position, please send your resume and statement of interest to jobs@rootapp.com.