Staff Software Engineer, Workiva

TypeScript Enablement

$129-207k

+ A discretionary bonus typically paid annually

React

TypeScript

Mid and Senior level

Remote from US

up to 15% travel

Software for sustainability, GRC & financial reporting

Job no longer available

Software for sustainability, GRC & financial reporting

1001+ employees

B2BEnterpriseComplianceAnalyticsData AnalysisCloud Computing

Job no longer available

$129-207k

+ A discretionary bonus typically paid annually

React

TypeScript

Mid and Senior level

Remote from US

up to 15% travel

1001+ employees

B2BEnterpriseComplianceAnalyticsData AnalysisCloud Computing

Company mission

To power transparent reporting for a better world.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

4+ 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

Desirable

Extensive experience with TypeScript and React in large-scale applications
Expertise in TypeScript application architecture and frontend APIs
Strong knowledge of microfrontend architecture and modern frontend frameworks
Proven ability to debug complex systems and design scalable solutions
Experience mentoring engineers and fostering a collaborative, growth-focused culture
Solid foundation in computer science, including data structures, algorithms, and cloud-based distributed systems
Familiarity with agile development practices and continuous delivery
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences
Passion for staying up-to-date with the latest technologies and best practices in frontend development

What the job involves

Join our GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) Solution engineering team at Workiva to build innovative, resilient, and user-friendly products that meet market demands
As part of our Frontend Enablement team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the frontend architecture and design while empowering full-stack solution teams across Workiva
We are seeking a passionate engineer who can drive the adoption of TypeScript as a first-class frontend language, leveraging expertise in TypeScript and React to lead this transformation
In this role, you will not only contribute technically but also play a key role in mentoring and elevating engineers on full-stack solution teams
Your experience and leadership will guide them in building scalable, high-quality solutions, fostering growth and innovation across the organization
If you have a passion for empowering others and teaching best practices while delivering impactful solutions, this is a great opportunity to make a lasting difference
Build and enhance user interfaces for GRC solutions, ensuring performance, responsiveness, and seamless integration with downstream teams
Shape and execute our TypeScript and React strategy, enabling scalable, high-quality solutions
Partner with product owners, designers, and engineers to align on project goals and ensure a cohesive user experience
Guide and mentor engineers, sharing expertise and fostering a culture of growth and innovation
Write clean, maintainable code following best practices, participate in code reviews, and drive consistency across teams
Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure software reliability
Establish and document TypeScript best practices, building resources that elevate the entire engineering organization
Engage in product discovery activities to understand user needs and identify opportunities for innovation

Our take

For large-scale businesses, collecting and sharing data can be a complex and challenging process. Workiva solves this problem with its AI-powered data platform.

Workiva is one of the biggest players in the market, serving around 75% of Fortune 500 companies, including Google and Delta. Workiva's controlled, secure and audit-ready platform has maintained a clear edge over much of its competition.

Workiva's quality product and its commitment to transparency has made it a firm favourite with companies around the world. If it can maintain this, it stands to consolidate its impressive growth even further in the coming years.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Led by a woman

5% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (4)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)

Oct 2014

$0.7m

EARLY VC

Dec 2012

$30.7m

SERIES C

Total funding: $46.9m

Company HQ

Ames, IA

Leadership

Julie Iskow

(CEO)

Julie joined Workiva in 2019 as COO/President and became CEO in 2023. Previously, they served as the CTO at Medidate Solutions and as the CIO at WageWorks.

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