Life360 is looking for a Staff Software Engineer, Platform UI to create and maintain our foundational frontend infrastructure. You’ll architect large-scale UI solutions and build core components that power our product ecosystem.
What You'll Do
- Architect and deliver large-scale UI solutions using React, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
- Write effective unit and end-to-end tests to ensure robust, maintainable software.
- Build and maintain a UI component library to streamline development and promote consistent UX.
- Implement accessibility best practices using tools to identify and resolve issues.
- Prototype and ship complex front-end projects with speed and accuracy.
- Lead cross-team projects, keeping stakeholders updated and driving alignment.
- Perform stand-by, on-call, or off-hours duties.
What We're Looking For
- Deep expertise in modern frontend development (React, TypeScript, performance optimization, accessibility).
- Pragmatic approach to trade-offs, with a focus on impact and simplicity.
- Collaborative mindset; comfortable mentoring and unblocking teammates.
Nice to Have
- Experience designing and building backend APIs.
Technical Stack
- TypeScript
- JavaScript
- React
Team & Environment
You will join the Platform UI team, which is part of Platform Engineering.
Benefits & Compensation
- Health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance.
- Paid holidays and paid time off.
- Fertility treatment benefit.
- 401(k).
- Equity.
- Eligibility for a discretionary company-wide bonus.
- Compensation: $200,000 - $235,000 + equity.
Work Mode
This is a remote-first position open to candidates located in the United States.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
