Senior Software Engineer at Minted

About Minted: Minted is a design-driven marketplace that connects consumers with independent artists. We are passionate about creating beautifully crafted, personalized products, and delivering a superior user experience. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of our innovative design tools and experiences. The Role: We are seeking an experienced and passionate Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining highly interactive, responsive online design tools that allow users to create personalized products with ease and delight. You will leverage your expertise in React and front-end technologies to push the boundaries of user experience and help make Minted’s design platform a seamless and enjoyable place for our customers. You Will: • Lead the development of innovative, high-performance, interactive design tools that delight users and support Minted’s creative community • Collaborate closely with product designers, engineers, and stakeholders to understand user needs, translate them into technical requirements, and deliver elegant solutions • Develop reusable, maintainable, and scalable code in React, ensuring high-quality performance across multiple platforms • Optimize front-end performance for responsiveness and speed, particularly in the context of complex design and customization features • Push the boundaries of web technologies and interactive design, continuously experimenting with new ideas and frameworks to enhance the user experience. • Have a fierce dedication to writing testable UI code - you feel unsatisfied without high test coverage for the code you write • Experience building maintainable and scalable UI frameworks and tools that increase developer efficiency • Mentor and guide junior developers, conducting code reviews and ensuring best practices are adhered to across the team • Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, contributing ideas that can help improve Minted’s front-end architecture and user experience You Have: • 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on front-end technologies such as React, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS. • Strong experience building interactive, high-performance web applications with a deep understanding of the React ecosystem. • Demonstrated success in developing complex online design tools or other interactive web-based applications that prioritize user engagement and ease of use. • Experience with UX/UI principles and collaborating with designers to ensure a seamless, intuitive user experience. • Ability to work with RESTful APIs and GraphQL. • Strong understanding of web performance optimization, responsive design, and accessibility best practices. • Experience with modern build tools and version control (e.g., Webpack, Babel, Git). • A collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams. • Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies. Bonus Points: • Familiarity with TypeScript and backend technologies like Node.js • Experience with design tools and frameworks such as Figma or Sketch • Bonus for experience with Python as part of a full stack development The compensation range for the role applies to employment offers from Minted. Our employment offers fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range to allow for continued salary growth during your employment at Minted. The upper half of the range accommodates this growth and supports our intention to create an environment that encourages lasting relationships between Minted and our employees. Geo Base Full Salary Range 2 - Includes CO, IL, MA, MD, NJ, OR, RI, TX, VT, VA, WA - $135,338 - $177,631 Geo Base Full Salary Range 3 - Includes AL, AK, AZ, AR, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, NH, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, UT, WI - $124,192 - $163,002 Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, associated job responsibilities, and/or other business or organizational needs. This role is eligible for stock options. Benefits:  Benefits will be effective the first of each month following your initial hire date.    - Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits - Employer Funded Health Savings Account - 10 Paid Holidays - Paid Time Off and Sick Leave - Paid Parental Leave - Employer Paid Wellbeing Apps (e.g. Headspace and Calm) - Monthly Gym/Wellness Reimbursement - 401(k) retirement savings plan - Employer Funded Commuter Benefits - Employee Discount - Friends and Family Discount About Minted: Artists shape culture. They spark conversation, create connection, and bring beauty into the world. Minted is where they come together to reach further. Our marketplace empowers a thriving community of independent artists to sell and scale their work. We nurture self-expression, cultivate community, and bring the best in visual art to a global audience. We’re building a new way to discover the world’s best creative talent. We’re here for the emerging talent ready to take off, the local favorites ready to grow, and the established artists ready to dream bigger. At Minted, our people don’t just believe in the power of art–we live it. We have our finger on the pulse of what’s new and now. We’re obsessed with great design, art, and interiors. We’re in galleries, at fairs, and constantly finding inspiration online. We seek undiscovered talent that deserves to stand up and stand out. We connect with artists that have something to say, and we collaborate to amplify their work.  The Minted community’s art, stationery, and textiles products have reached over 75 million homes worldwide. Our marketplace brings the best in independent design to consumers everywhere. We recognize the challenges independent artists face, and we leverage our resources to level the playing field and create a platform that gives artists the freedom to develop their craft and grow their business. We are headquartered in San Francisco, CA and currently employ 350+ full-time employees, plus additional temporary workers during the holiday season. We have raised over $300M from top-tier investors including Benchmark Capital, T. Rowe Price, Permira, Ridge Ventures, Technology Crossover Ventures, and Norwest Venture Partners.  Angel investors include Marissa Mayer, Jeremy Stoppelman, Julia & Kevin Hartz, Yishan Wong, and more. Minted is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and will consider all qualified applicants for employment in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws. Minted participates in the E-verify program. How Our Process Works: Minted uses technology and innovative practices to bring unique, best-selling design to market at scale. Using its crowdsourcing technology, consumers are empowered to vote for the designs they love and want to see sold, ensuring that Minted always sells continuously fresh and trend-forward product. The winning designs are manufactured by Minted, enabling artists from around the world to share and sell their work while letting Minted do the rest. Since launch in 2007, the company has expanded to serve consumers in new categories including wall art, textiles, digital content and home decor, as well as serve major retailers and consumer products brands with data-backed design through licensing and wholesale partnerships.