Staff Frontend Engineer

About Us:

Obsidian Security was founded in 2017 to solve the unaddressed blindspot of SaaS Security. SaaS applications provide the tools employees need to succeed and hold the business’ most critical information. If those tools become unavailable or that data is jeopardized, there is a detrimental impact on the organization.

Obsidian proudly offers the industry's most comprehensive and powerful SaaS defense solution. We are committed to solving the challenge of SaaS Security for our customers as efficiently and effectively as possible.

We’re a passionate team optimizing for impact by solving some of the biggest challenges in cybersecurity today. We listen closely to our customers, iterate quickly, and (over) deliver to delight them. Working at Obsidian means contributing to an industry-leading cybersecurity product in an environment where customer satisfaction, privacy, and data ethics are paramount.

About the Team:

We are the frontend team (7 engineers) of a Saas Security company of 100+ employees. Our team is passionate about creating the web application, that our customers use, that is not only aesthetically pleasing but highly functional and intuitive.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Staff Frontend Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of TypeScript, React, DOM, and experience with both REST and GraphQL for API interactions. You will be responsible for:

• Designing and developing new user-facing features using React with TypeScript.
• Building reusable components leveraging the Material-UI (MUI) library.
• Translating designs and wireframes into high-quality code.
• Integrating with backend services using REST and GraphQL.
• Performing code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards.

Key Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in frontend development with at least 3 years focused on React.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript; must have significant experience using TypeScript with React.
• Thorough understanding of React and its core principles.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and GraphQL.
• Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms (like JSON Web Token).
• Solid knowledge of CSS3.
• Experience with testing frameworks like Jest, React Testing Library, and Playwright.
• Excellent debugging skills to find and fix issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with Material-UI (MUI) library for component styling and theming.
• Experience with GraphQL.
• Familiarity with GitLab build pipelines and ArgoCD.
• Past experience in a startup or fast-paced environment.

Employee Benefits:

Our competitive benefits packages are designed to support our employees' well-being, both at work and at home.

• Comp $180k - $225k with equity and 401k
• Comprehensive healthcare with dental and vision coverage
• Flexible paid time off and paid holiday time off
• 12 weeks of new parent or family leave
• Personal and professional development resources

At Obsidian, we are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and hire for talent, passion, and compassion. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to submit satisfactory proof of identity and legal authorization.