Updated: September 2023
Frontend Software Engineer
Engineering
Remote (North America)
Full Time
Position Overview
As a Frontend Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in building the user-facing web client of our non-linear video editing (NLE) application. You'll have the opportunity to shape the product's user interface, features, and deliver an exceptional experience the next generation of filmmakers. If you're passionate about filmmaking, modern frontend technologies, and want to be part of a ground-breaking venture, we want you on our team.
Key Responsibilities:
User Interface Component Development: Responsible for the primary development of the user interface components using TypeScript, JavaScript, Svelte, CSS, WebGL, and more, ensuring an intuitive and responsive user interface. Your attention to detail shows when you match the mockups pixel for pixel.
Optimize Performance and User Experience: Enhance user experience and accessibility, making the video editing process smooth and enjoyable. You'll ensure that the web client runs at a smooth 60fps, combining techniques from understanding the browser paint cycle across the DOM, WebGL shaders, CSS, and JS, while making sure every interaction has delight and intention behind it.
Shipping features: Work closely with backend engineers to integrate frontend components with our GraphQL API and other backend RPC services.
Testing: Ensure code quality through testing libraries and best practices.
Qualifications:
Strong proficiency in HTML and CSS. You understand how the browser works at a fundamental level.
Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
Expertise with various modern frontend frameworks(e.g. Svelte/React/Vue), and modern bundling technologies.
Proficient with frontend performance and best practices
Experience with frontend testing libraries
Passion for delivering exceptional user experiences.
Commitment to accessibility standards.
Preferred:
Experience with web video technologies such as DASH, HLS, WebRTC, WebCodecs API.
Experience with Svelte, WebGL
Experience with GraphQL
Experience with Rust & WASM.
You think you qualify as the "John Wick of frontend engineering"
Why Join Us:
A rare opportunity to be part of a early stage team and shape a revolutionary product.
Competitive salary + equity compensation package.
Full medical, health, and dental benefits.
Flexible working style - 100% remote, with teammates located throughout the US.
Unlimited PTO - 4 weeks recommended per year. Take time when you need it.
About Sequence
Sequence, founded in 2021, is poised to unveil a ground-breaking collaborative video editing platform that empowers storytellers, creators, and filmmakers worldwide. Sequence is backed by some incredible angel investors including founders from Vercel, Gumroad, and GoFundMe, as well as institutions such as Pentas Ventures and Active Capital, and other soon-to-be announced investors. The founding team includes former talent from Amazon and Adobe Premiere Pro.
Position Overview
As a Frontend Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in building the user-facing web client of our non-linear video editing (NLE) application. You'll have the opportunity to shape the product's user interface, features, and deliver an exceptional experience the next generation of filmmakers. If you're passionate about filmmaking, modern frontend technologies, and want to be part of a ground-breaking venture, we want you on our team.
Key Responsibilities:
User Interface Component Development: Responsible for the primary development of the user interface components using TypeScript, JavaScript, Svelte, CSS, WebGL, and more, ensuring an intuitive and responsive user interface. Your attention to detail shows when you match the mockups pixel for pixel.
Optimize Performance and User Experience: Enhance user experience and accessibility, making the video editing process smooth and enjoyable. You'll ensure that the web client runs at a smooth 60fps, combining techniques from understanding the browser paint cycle across the DOM, WebGL shaders, CSS, and JS, while making sure every interaction has delight and intention behind it.
Shipping features: Work closely with backend engineers to integrate frontend components with our GraphQL API and other backend RPC services.
Testing: Ensure code quality through testing libraries and best practices.
Qualifications:
Strong proficiency in HTML and CSS. You understand how the browser works at a fundamental level.
Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
Expertise with various modern frontend frameworks(e.g. Svelte/React/Vue), and modern bundling technologies.
Proficient with frontend performance and best practices
Experience with frontend testing libraries
Passion for delivering exceptional user experiences.
Commitment to accessibility standards.
Preferred:
Experience with web video technologies such as DASH, HLS, WebRTC, WebCodecs API.
Experience with Svelte, WebGL
Experience with GraphQL
Experience with Rust & WASM.
You think you qualify as the "John Wick of frontend engineering"
Why Join Us:
A rare opportunity to be part of a early stage team and shape a revolutionary product.
Competitive salary + equity compensation package.
Full medical, health, and dental benefits.
Flexible working style - 100% remote, with teammates located throughout the US.
Unlimited PTO - 4 weeks recommended per year. Take time when you need it.
About Sequence
Sequence, founded in 2021, is poised to unveil a ground-breaking collaborative video editing platform that empowers storytellers, creators, and filmmakers worldwide. Sequence is backed by some incredible angel investors including founders from Vercel, Gumroad, and GoFundMe, as well as institutions such as Pentas Ventures and Active Capital, and other soon-to-be announced investors. The founding team includes former talent from Amazon and Adobe Premiere Pro.
Position Overview
As a Frontend Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in building the user-facing web client of our non-linear video editing (NLE) application. You'll have the opportunity to shape the product's user interface, features, and deliver an exceptional experience the next generation of filmmakers. If you're passionate about filmmaking, modern frontend technologies, and want to be part of a ground-breaking venture, we want you on our team.
Key Responsibilities:
User Interface Component Development: Responsible for the primary development of the user interface components using TypeScript, JavaScript, Svelte, CSS, WebGL, and more, ensuring an intuitive and responsive user interface. Your attention to detail shows when you match the mockups pixel for pixel.
Optimize Performance and User Experience: Enhance user experience and accessibility, making the video editing process smooth and enjoyable. You'll ensure that the web client runs at a smooth 60fps, combining techniques from understanding the browser paint cycle across the DOM, WebGL shaders, CSS, and JS, while making sure every interaction has delight and intention behind it.
Shipping features: Work closely with backend engineers to integrate frontend components with our GraphQL API and other backend RPC services.
Testing: Ensure code quality through testing libraries and best practices.
Qualifications:
Strong proficiency in HTML and CSS. You understand how the browser works at a fundamental level.
Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript and/or TypeScript.
Expertise with various modern frontend frameworks(e.g. Svelte/React/Vue), and modern bundling technologies.
Proficient with frontend performance and best practices
Experience with frontend testing libraries
Passion for delivering exceptional user experiences.
Commitment to accessibility standards.
Preferred:
Experience with web video technologies such as DASH, HLS, WebRTC, WebCodecs API.
Experience with Svelte, WebGL
Experience with GraphQL
Experience with Rust & WASM.
You think you qualify as the "John Wick of frontend engineering"
Why Join Us:
A rare opportunity to be part of a early stage team and shape a revolutionary product.
Competitive salary + equity compensation package.
Full medical, health, and dental benefits.
Flexible working style - 100% remote, with teammates located throughout the US.
Unlimited PTO - 4 weeks recommended per year. Take time when you need it.
About Sequence
Sequence, founded in 2021, is poised to unveil a ground-breaking collaborative video editing platform that empowers storytellers, creators, and filmmakers worldwide. Sequence is backed by some incredible angel investors including founders from Vercel, Gumroad, and GoFundMe, as well as institutions such as Pentas Ventures and Active Capital, and other soon-to-be announced investors. The founding team includes former talent from Amazon and Adobe Premiere Pro.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and vision for the role via email to careers@sequence.film. Write "Frontend Software Engineer" in subject line and include your Linkedin/GitHub/Twitter/etc, or any other links that best showcase the relevant things you've built or done.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and vision for the role via email to careers@sequence.film. Write "Frontend Software Engineer" in subject line and include your Linkedin/GitHub/Twitter/etc, or any other links that best showcase the relevant things you've built or done.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and vision for the role via email to careers@sequence.film. Write "Frontend Software Engineer" in subject line and include your Linkedin/GitHub/Twitter/etc, or any other links that best showcase the relevant things you've built or done.