Senior Front End Software Engineer, Yoto
£80-90k
+ Share option programme
1-5 days a week in office
Interactive audio platform for kids
Open for applications
Interactive audio platform for kids
101-200 employees
Open for applications
£80-90k
+ Share option programme
1-5 days a week in office
101-200 employees
Company mission
To help parents inspire the next generation of independent, creative minds.
Role
Who you are
- We’re looking for a Senior Front-End Engineer with deep knowledge of React and Next.js and proven experience working on high traffic, globally available sites to join our Family Acquisition cluster and help guide Yoto to the next phase of growth
- This role demands strong leadership in a remote-friendly environment and a proven ability to continually raise the bar of their engineering colleagues
- 5+ years of experience in designing and building e-commerce web applications (ideally at least 1 year at a “senior+” level)
- Passion for the craft and pride in the front end of the front end
- Past experience working in a high throughput ecommerce environment (Shopify, BigCommerce, etc), preferably direct-to-customer
- Proficiency with JavaScript, TypeScript, React, web fundamentals, an appreciation for the core craft of HTML, Javascript, CSS, A11Y, P13N, and best practices for the modern web works
- Proficiency with JAMStack and MACH architectures; Headless CMS, Pattern Library, Front End Frameworks, Testing Libraries, etc
- Proficiency with web performance tracking and improvement (LCP, CLS, etc) and a strong security mindset (OWASP Top 10, etc); highly adept at tackling problems with both in mind
- Strong organisational skills and energy for sprint management, planning and preparing tasks
- A competent communicator, adept at helping and being helped, can discuss solutions with both a technical and non-technical audience
- An ability to understand and contribute towards software architecture and consider design decisions; you know what good looks like when it comes to building great software products
- Open-minded and a natural cross functional collaborator (design, dev, QA, backend, etc). Ready to share your thoughts on the web development ecosystem
What the job involves
- We are seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer for our Family Acquisition Cluster, a group of cross-functional engineers, designers, and product managers (our version of Tribes)
- The Family Acquisition team aims to increase the attraction and onboarding of new families
- For parents and families looking to inspire and educate their children through the world of audio, our objective is to help customers build trust and improve their confidence towards taking the first step in joining the magical world of Yoto
- Whether it’s through thoughtful, empathetic code reviews, continuous operational improvements, or proactive stakeholder management our Senior Frontend Engineers are essential to keeping Yoto technology world class
- Be a key leader in the design and development for frontend architecture and implementation for our Family Acquisition cluster, identifying and driving innovation when necessary
- Make significant code contributions to our system through their design and implementation
- Serve as a technical authority and mentor for engineers within the cluster and the community of practice, providing guidance on best practices for software design, delivery, and scalability
- Encourage high quality, performance in code contributions and adhere to coding standards
- Help bring together frontend engineers across the company to increase knowledge sharing, reduce complexity, and improve collaboration and connected thinking
- Work closely with senior leadership in technology, product, and throughout the entire business to provide transparency in ongoing and future work with a continual eye on where we need to be in the long term
Salary benchmarks
Our take
A key development in the last 5 years has been a move towards screen-based kids entertainment like apps and streaming services. However, more recently there have been concerns that excessive screen time for children can be damaging to health and development. So, many consumers are looking for alternative products which will expose children to modernity without the drawbacks of many modern devices. This is the demand which Yoto is setting out to capitalise on.
Yoto's product - a screen-free audio platform - enables children to access features such as audiobooks, podcasts, and soundscapes via physical cards inserted into the device. The Yoto Player has received considerable early praise from consumers and from investors also, who granted Yoto considerable funding.
Perhaps the most difficult challenge for a business operating in the highly competitive children's toys market is keeping its product current. However, Yoto's software is fully customisable, meaning that alongside its library of content, parents can add their own audio files to the device to suit the interests of their children. This imbibes Yoto with a customisability that gives it an edge, especially as children's tastes change with age.
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Company
Employee endorsements
Flexible working
"At Yoto I'm treated as an adult, and given the autonomy to get on with what I need to get done at work while also getting done what I need to in my..."
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jun 2024
$23m
ANGEL
May 2021
$17m
SERIES A
Total funding: $43.3m
Company benefits
- Your birthday off
- Choice-based approach to where you work - we encourage everyone to come in to the office minimum once a month
- A Work from Anywhere policy giving you the opportunity to work from a different location for a temporary period
- Yoto player and starter pack of cards
- Company socials and celebrations, including our annual Yoto Fest
- 2x volunteer days a year
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Family-friendly leave
- 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
- Workplace pension
- Private Medical Insurance or Wellbeing Allowance
- Dental advice and guidance
- Income Protection
- Life Assurance
Company HQ
Somers Town, London, UK
Articles
Leadership
Ben Drury
(CEO)They have extensive experience as a Non Executive Director for the likes of Marmalade and Intercede. Since 2016, they have also been a board member and investor for Pimoroni.
Filip Denker
(Co-Founder)They co-founded Yoto alongside Ben in 2017.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Yoto
- At Yoto, we love creating a world where childhood is rich with discovery and joy. We’re also passionate about building a workplace where everyone can thrive - both professionally and personally. We value flexibility and give our team the freedom to balance life and work in ways that suit them. We're committed to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive environment where all individuals, regardless of their background, feel valued and supported. Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group holds bi-monthly forums to elevate diverse voices and perspectives, ensuring everyone at Yoto feels heard, respected, and appreciated. We don’t just embrace differences - we celebrate them. We share audio content from a vibrant and diverse community of creators (check out our DEI selection), and we are building a team that reflects that same diversity. We invite candidates from all walks of life to explore opportunities with us and join a company that champions flexibility, equity, and inclusion. Take a look at our website for more information on our approach to People and Planet.
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