Workiva · 9 hours ago
Senior Staff Engineer - Frontend
United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$151K/yr - $242K/yr
6+ years expWorkiva is a company focused on building innovative systems for Governance, Risk & Compliance. The Senior Staff Engineer on the Enablement team will shape the frontend architecture and design patterns, develop shared frameworks, and mentor engineers to enhance the developer experience and product delivery.
AnalyticsBusiness Process Automation (BPA)Enterprise SoftwareGovernmentRisk ManagementSoftware
Responsibilities
Design and evolve scalable frontend architecture, frameworks, and reusable systems that enable product teams to build faster and more consistently
Partner with product, design, and engineering peers to deliver performant, accessible, and cohesive user experiences
Develop clear patterns, documentation, and examples that make adoption of shared systems intuitive across teams
Build and enhance frontend solutions with a focus on performance, responsiveness, and seamless integration with downstream systems
Drive improvements in developer experience, tooling, and processes that reduce friction and improve maintainability
Lead by example through hands-on contributions, code reviews, and architectural guidance
Develop and maintain testing strategies to ensure reliability and quality across shared frameworks
Mentor engineers, fostering technical growth and alignment in frontend best practices
Contribute to discovery and innovation efforts, identifying opportunities to strengthen our frontend ecosystem and developer experience
Qualification
Required
Deep expertise in React and TypeScript, including component architecture, frontend APIs, and application design at scale
6+ years of relevant experience as a Software Engineer
Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in a related field; an advanced degree may be considered in lieu of professional experience
Preferred
Strong knowledge of modern frontend and microfrontend architectures, with proven ability to design scalable, maintainable solutions
Proven ability to debug complex systems and optimize for performance and reliability
Experience building or maintaining shared frameworks, SDKs, or libraries used across multiple products or teams
Solid foundation in computer science, including data structures, algorithms, and distributed system principles
Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction and drive alignment across multiple teams
Passion for mentoring and fostering a collaborative, growth-focused culture
Excellent communication and technical storytelling skills, you're able to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences
Familiarity with agile development practices and continuous delivery pipelines
Curiosity and drive to stay current with evolving frontend technologies and best practices
Benefits
A discretionary bonus typically paid annually
Restricted Stock Units granted at time of hire
401(k) match and comprehensive employee benefits package
Company
Workiva
Workiva created Wdesk, a cloud-based platform for enterprises to collect, manage, report, and analyze critical business data in real time.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$680.58MKey Investors
Bluestem Capital
2023-08-14Post Ipo Debt· $625M
2014-12-12IPO
2014-10-17Series Unknown· $0.69M
Leadership Team
Julie Iskow
President & CEO
Penny Ashley Lawrence
SVP, CPX (Customer & Partner Experience)
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