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Interview Process
1. Phone screen
2. Take home project relevant to our work
3. First round interview to discuss background and take home implementation
4. Second round interview to meet more employees and share some of your and our recent work.
Salary
$150,000-$170,000
Programming Languages Mentioned
JavaScript
Overview
Engineers are the functional soul of our team, tasked with transforming creative concepts into production realities for our clients, ourselves, and the open source community.
Our engineers rarely specialize exclusively in one tech stack, preferring to keep an open mind and a diverse skill set in order to deliver optimal solutions for the problem at hand. Their responsibilities don’t end with code, as we believe communication, collaboration, and good judgement are as important to our work as raw programming skills. This role is a first for us, and in it you’ll provide oversight for a diverse array of complex projects where mobile is a priority.
The Lead Engineer, Mobile Focus will have specialized knowledge and experience in iOS and Android platforms and possess a proven awareness of instructional strategies for mobile development. This position requires strong leadership and an ability to bring structure to complex problems across multiple platforms. The most successful person in this role will be one who can influence team execution across multiple platforms, and across function.
Deep experience in one native platform(iOS or Android)
Willingness to learn and support web projects using technologies ranging from React to WordPress
Write clean, well-documented, and well-tested code using the latest idioms and best practices for each language/framework
Collaborate with Upstatement’s engineers, product and strategy thinkers, and designers to ensure we quickly ship and iterate on high-quality products
Mentor and coach members of the team through pair-programming and code review
Stay up to date with industry trends and advise the team on best practices to implement
Collaborate with Business Development to identify and win new opportunities for mobile development.
Bonus Points If…
Experience in more than one native platform/language
Experience with cross-platform technologies such as React Native, Flutter, and NativeScript
DevOps experience
More About You
Code. High quality, clean, and readable front-end/back-end code developed in concert with design and delivered on time.
Quality. Engineers are accountable for the overall quality of our production deliverables – code, infrastructure, and documentation.
Communication. Clear and concise written and oral communication, both internally and with our clients and tech partners.
Collaboration. We’re not just the last stop in a production pipeline; our engineers contribute critical thinking at every phase of the project life cycle.
Research & Solution Architecture. You’ll work alongside creative directors to lead the research and selection of technical solutions to fulfill business requirements.
Leadership. Help strengthen our team by passing on your craftsmanship through close collaboration, knowledge shares, and mentorship.
We Are
A full-stack shop doing large and technically ambitious projects
Champions of resourceful engineers and best practices
Inspired by the bleeding edge, yet pragmatic and tool agnostic
Pavers of individual growth paths(for makers and managers!)
Supporters of ambition and career development
About the Department
Check out our Engineers page to learn a bit more about the technology department, read some blog posts, and figure out what makes our engineers tick, and check out Key Values, who we’ve teamed up with to share more on our engineering ethos and guiding principles.
Why Upstatement
Upstatement is a digital product studio with an editorial mindset. We use the tools of design, engineering, and journalism to enrich lives and create a more just society. Our 50-person team works with established leaders (MIT, ESPN, PBS) and emerging companies who are about to change the world.
Work with ethical and mission-driven organizations.
Collaborate in a high-trust environment that empowers creative ownership.
Build a portfolio you can be proud of.
Blossom in a small studio culture full of top talent and peers who help you grow.
Find your path at a place that prizes flexibility: We encourage experimentation, support role switching, and help people balance between maker/manager and lead/support.
Contribute to a progressive, values-driven culture that has deep commitment to DEI, puts people first, and believes in making each other better.
Internal events, workshops, and seminars(like our Friday Talks)
Hubs in New York City and Boston as well as a fully distributed workforce
Interview Process
Our goal is to get to know you in a low-pressure, friendly environment — and to give you ample opportunity to learn more about us, too.
Our typical process includes these types of experiences:
A resume screen and introductory phone/video chat
A take-home exercise where you’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate your communication and problem-solving skills
Additional conversations with potential future team members, the hiring manager, and leadership
Our goal is to create an environment where you can interview at your best. Our interview process is fully remote, conducted via Zoom calls. If we can provide any assistance or accommodations during your time with us, please let us know at hr@upstatement.com. All requests are treated as privately as possible and have no impact on candidate eligibility.
Interested in applying?
Send us a resume, cover letter, and anything else that helps us understand what makes you awesome.
Women, people of color, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Upstatement is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status. Upstatement is committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone — you are welcome here.
FWIW: Worries of“what if I’m not the perfect fit” can sometimes hold us back from applying to jobs. We want to let you in on a secret: there is no perfect candidate. Sure, we’re interested in resumes, but also the narrative beyond that resume—unique backgrounds, experiences, points of views, etc. As such—there is no set of boxes to tick in order to be a good candidate. If this is a job that excites you, we hope you’ll apply.
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