Staff Software Engineer, VSCO
React Native
$230-260k
This position also qualifies for equity (i.e. stock options) and is eligible for discretionary bonuses based on performance
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Creative platform for photographers
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Creative platform for photographers
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$230-260k
This position also qualifies for equity (i.e. stock options) and is eligible for discretionary bonuses based on performance
More information about location
201-500 employees
Company mission
To equip photographers with the tools, community, and exposure they need to expand creatively and professionally.
Role
Who you are
- 7+ years of professional software development experience with at least 4+ years focused on mobile development using React Native
- Deep expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and modern front-end technologies including Expo
- Experience integrating with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and third-party services
- Familiarity with state management libraries (e.g., Redux) and asynchronous programming
- Proven experience in building and maintaining complex, high-performance mobile applications
- Strong knowledge of mobile design principles, patterns, and best practices
- Experience owning projects end-to-end from initial prototypes to customer roll out
- Cross-functional experience collaborating closely with designers and product managers
- Track record of mentoring engineers and raising team-wide code quality
- Experience with feature flagging, release management, and observability tools (Datadog, Crashlytics, etc.)
- Comfort with AI-assisted development workflows and a desire to push what's possible
- If you are passionate about React Native development and excited to join a dynamic team of creators, we encourage you to apply for this position and help us empower creators worldwide
What the job involves
- At VSCO, you'll have the opportunity to collaborate with talented individuals who share your passion for innovation and creativity
- We're building an ecosystem of end-to-end tools for photographers, enhancing our existing product while creating entirely new tools and services
- This is a crucial role for someone who will help define and drive that vision forward, shaping the way our users create, connect and earn
- Join us in shaping the future of mobile, desktop and web technology and making a meaningful impact on the global creative community
- As a Staff Engineer, you are first and foremost a technologist
- You'll be in the trenches with the team in terms of writing code, solving hard problems, and staying current with the latest technologies. But your impact goes beyond individual contributions
- You'll act as a technical leader who guides the team through complex challenges, champions best practices, and anticipates what's coming around the corner so the team can stay ahead
- You think about scalability, long-term maintainability, and future features — even while the rest of the team is focused on shipping today's work. You'll mentor engineers, raise the bar on quality, and enable others' success
- Lead the development of high-quality, scalable React Native applications. Push for rigorous testing, solid CI practices, and high standards across the codebase
- Collaborate on and own decision making on forward-thinking architectural decisions. Align technical choices with company goals, and be pragmatic enough to choose the faster path when the business demands it. Watch for what is coming down the pike in React Native development
- Mentor and elevate the team: guide engineers through tricky bugs, design decisions, and architectural trade-offs. Coach, teach, and create space for others to grow
- Drive code quality through PR reviews, pushing work toward completion in an encouraging way. Your critical feedback motivates authors to improve their work and reach approval
- Champion AI-assisted development. You’ve used AI tools extensively in your own workflow and actively mentor others to adopt them. You see AI as a multiplier for the team's velocity and quality
- Collaborate across the organization: work closely with Product, Design, and business stakeholders. Translate complex technical concepts into clear language for non-technical audiences
- Willing to blur the lines: you are willing to step outside your defined role when the work demands it. Whether it's jumping into an unfamiliar part of the stack or pitching in on cross-platform efforts, you are flexible to help where needed
Application process
- The application window for this role will be open until at least April 27th, 2026. This opportunity will remain online based on business needs which may be before or after the specified date
Our take
VSCO (pronounced "vis-co") is a photo and video editing app that's all about creativity without the pressure. Unlike Instagram and Facebook, which are driven by ads and likes, VSCO focuses on making money through subscriptions, giving users a refreshing break from the constant follower count anxiety.
Co-founded by an ex-wedding photographer passionate about simple, beautiful photography and a former Creative Director, VSCO knows exactly what the creative community crave. While it competes with Instagram and newer apps like Tezza, VSCO has built a strong, loyal following with its creator-first approach, which will most definitely help it see future success.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
30% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Apr 2015
$30m
SERIES B
May 2014
$40m
SERIES A
Total funding: $70m
Company benefits
- Balance: Flexibility is really important to us, and family always takes precedence. We have a Flexible Time Off policy for eligible employees, and we encourage each other to take breaks so that we can do our best work, refreshed. We also offer paid parental, medical, and caregiver leave so you can take the time you need to disconnect
- Benefits: Our team’s health and wellness is a top priority. VSCO offers flexible time off, a 401(k) retirement plan, insurance (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short and long-term disability), 11 paid holidays, and a monthly tech & well-being stipend. Employees also have access to well-being perks such as Peloton, Wellhub (formerly Gympass), One Medical, Spring Health, and Headspace
- Remote Work @ VSCO: VSCO operates as a fully remote organization with employees working from their home office across several states in the US, with over 50% of the company working in the Bay Area and Los Angeles. While we are dispersed, teams stay connected through participation in quarterly virtual team-building events and bi-annual in-person offsites
Company HQ
Financial District, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Eric Wittman
(CEO)Initially served as President of VSCO from 2021 to 2023 before becoming CEO. Previously the CGO/CRO at JLL, COO at Figma, and General Manager at Atlassian.
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