Head of Front-End Engineering, Tillster
$220-290k
+ Equity
More information about location
Ordering & customer engagement solutions for restaurants
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Ordering & customer engagement solutions for restaurants
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$220-290k
+ Equity
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To empower restaurants and consumers to engage and transact anywhere, anytime, and from any device - one consumer at a time, one order at a time, billions of times over.
Role
Who you are
- ✅ 8–10+ years in software engineering (with team leadership)
- ✅ Experience across both web and mobile ecosystems
- ✅ Track record of building scalable apps and design systems
- ✅ Comfort leading architectural decisions and shipping production code
- ✅ Strong communicator across technical and business audiences
- ✅ BS/MS in CS or equivalent real-world experience
Desirable
- ✔️ You’ve led high-performing front-end teams
- ✔️ You love building things that scale — and mentoring others to do the same
- ✔️ You see React/Next.js as more than a framework — they’re part of your toolbox
- ✔️ You’ve architected systems used by millions
- ✔️ You thrive in fast-paced, agile environments
- ✔️ You still love to write code, not just lead teams
What the job involves
- At Tillster, we build digital experiences behind the world’s biggest restaurant brands. Ordering, loyalty, personalization — we help millions of guests connect with their favorite food, wherever they are
- Now, we’re looking for a Head of Front-End Engineering / Front-End Architect to lead the charge across web and mobile platforms. You’ll be hands-on, strategic, and obsessed with creating fast, scalable, and beautiful user experiences
- 💡 Architect cross-platform experiences using React, Next.js, and react native new architecture
- 🎨 Scale our shared design system across apps and platforms
- 🧱 Lead our monorepo strategy with Turborepo or Nx
- 🔍 Optimize performance across SEO, accessibility, caching, and bundle size
- 📱 Bridge mobile and web using Tamagui or shared UI libraries
- 🤝 Mentor engineers and lead technical direction across global teams
- 📊 Integrate analytics and experimentation without compromising speed
- Work alongside product, DevOps, and design to ship quality at scale
Application process
- 1. Recruiter interview with a Talent Acquisition Specialist
- 2. Interview with CTO
- 3.Technology Interview
- 4. Final interview with our Team Leaders
Our take
Tillster offers a digital ordering and engagement solution tailored to restaurants, allowing them to boost revenue, streamline operations, and enrich customer interactions. The company's "Digital Dish" launch further expands its offerings, providing restaurant brands and professionals with a platform to explore essential topics such as digital ordering, operational efficiency, loyalty programs, and technology trends.
Through its blend of original research, executive perspectives, and industry analysis, Tillster equips brands with actionable insights and proven strategies to navigate the dynamic restaurant landscape, ushering in a new era of dining experiences. Serving over 100 global and regional brands, including Burger King, Jollibee, and Baskin-Robbins, Tillster is a trusted partner in driving success in the industry.
Beyond providing solutions, Tillster fosters a collaborative community of industry leaders, facilitating the exchange of ideas and insights. With a commitment to empowering restaurants to overcome challenges, embrace technology, and achieve greater profitability, Tillster remains at the forefront of innovation in the evolving dining landscape.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
8% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Mar 2010
$14.5m
EARLY VC
Sep 2004
$12.5m
SERIES C
Total funding: $33.8m
Company benefits
- Equity: All Employees within the U.S. are eligible to participate in the Stock Option Plan
- Health Benefits: All full-time, regular employees and their dependents are eligible for medical, dental, vision and FSA benefits. Additional health benefits include Healthcare and Dependent Care reimbursement programs, Employee Assistance Program ("EAP") and Optum Care 24-hour confidential medical counselling services
- Holidays: The company observes ten (10) paid holidays per calendar year
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Full-time, regular employees earn 15 days of PTO in the first 12-months of continuous service, and 22 days in subsequent years. Eligible part-time employees can earn pro-rated PTO
- Retirement: Effective with your employment start date, you will be eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan
- Education, Learning & Development: We offer college tuition and education assistance programs; LinkedIn Learning courses; and ongoing learning and development opportunities
Company HQ
Sawtelle, Los Angeles, CA
Leadership
Paul Sidlo
(Founder)Graduated from Ohio State University with a BA in Communications. Previous Founder and Executive Creative Director at REZN8, and CMO at XNRGI.
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