Summary
Chalk is building a data platform for machine learning applications, focusing on eliminating complexity and enhancing performance. They are seeking experienced Frontend Software Engineers to define architecture patterns, develop reusable components, and collaborate across teams to improve developer velocity.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with Chalk’s co-founders to productionize our first iteration
- Write TypeScript (React), Python, Go
- Drive frontend architecture discussions and technical breakdowns
- Expose the functionality of our core platform to data scientist and machine learning end-users in their home environments
- Iterate rapidly to improve Chalk’s platform in response to customer needs
Skills
- 2+ years experience of professional software engineering experience
- Working knowledge of computer science fundamentals. We're not looking for experience from drilling leet code – we need folks who are comfortable building and maintaining real applications
- You have a deep technical understanding of frontend technologies, patterns, and best practices. You have a firm understanding of backend systems which enable you to collaborate on problems that span the entire stack
- An eye for high-quality UX
- Track record of learning new concepts quickly
- Ability to work autonomously & to make pragmatic tradeoffs with an eye towards business outcomes
- Strong communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
- Experience implementing data infrastructure
- Experience working with developer tools
- Experience with applied machine learning or data analytics
- Experience with Go
Qualifications
Must Haves
- 2+ years experience of professional software engineering experience
- Working knowledge of computer science fundamentals. We're not looking for experience from drilling leet code – we need folks who are comfortable building and maintaining real applications
- You have a deep technical understanding of frontend technologies, patterns, and best practices. You have a firm understanding of backend systems which enable you to collaborate on problems that span the entire stack
- An eye for high-quality UX
- Track record of learning new concepts quickly
- Ability to work autonomously & to make pragmatic tradeoffs with an eye towards business outcomes
- Strong communication skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
Nice to Haves
- Experience implementing data infrastructure
- Experience working with developer tools
- Experience with applied machine learning or data analytics
- Experience with Go
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Expert Healthcare Guidance
- Retirement savings
- 15 company holidays each year
- 15 days of personal time off each year
- Flex Commuter Benefits
- Daily lunch and dinner on Chalk
- Office is fully-stocked with drinks and snacks to fuel your work day.
- Staying late? Dinner is on us
- Staying even later? Grab an Uber / Lyft home on Chalk