Description
Kensho is seeking a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer to build AI-centric web applications in TypeScript, ranging from experimental POCs to full-fledged product offerings.
As a Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer, you will have significant autonomy over technical and architectural choices and be responsible for managing short- and long-term trade-offs. You will collaborate across all aspects of the software development lifecycle, working closely with the App Experiences team, Product and Design teams to understand user needs and deliver valuable and intuitive end-user experiences.
Responsibilities:
- Build full-stack and SPA TypeScript applications ranging from experiments to flagship products
- Collaborate on product decisions and communicate technical constraints and considerations
- Own and collaborate on technology/architecture decisions and conventions
- Teach and learn from the team and the broader organization via mentorship, code review, knowledge sharing, etc.
- Self-sufficiently manage project priorities, estimates, and deliverables
Requirements:
- At least five years of direct experience building commercial web applications in JavaScript/TypeScript
- At least three years of that experience working directly on web UIs in a modern framework
- At least one domain of deep technical expertise (e.g., web performance, design systems, framework knowledge, etc.)
- Product sense, or a strong interest in developing it
- Kind, thoughtful, and high-signal communication skills for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to translate ambiguous needs and constraints into clear technical requirements
Technologies & Tools We Use:
- Development: TypeScript, React, Next.js, Tailwind, LangGraph, AI SDK, Drizzle
- Ops: Git, GitHub, Amazon EKS, AWS, Sentry, Langfuse, Prometheus
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 100% company-paid premiums
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- 26 weeks of 100% paid Parental Leave (paternity and maternity)
- 401(k) plan with 6% employer matching
- Generous company matching on donations to non-profit charities
- Up to $20,000 tuition assistance toward degree programs, plus up to $4,000/year for ongoing professional education such as industry conferences
- Plentiful snacks, drinks, and regularly catered lunches
- Dog-friendly office (CAM office)
- Bike sharing program memberships
- Compassion leave and elder care leave
- Mentoring and additional learning opportunities
- Opportunity to expand professional network and participate in conferences and events