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Location: Remote (USA or Canada-based)
Type: Full-time
Compensation: $110,000 - $250,000 (subject to qualifications and experience) + equity + premium benefits


At most companies, frontend engineers are treated like decorators — taking mockups from design and wiring them into place. At Files.com, frontend engineering is core to how our platform works and scales.


The Frontend Engineer at Files.com owns the frontend layer of our platform, including interfaces built in React that interact with APIs handling hundreds of requests per second. This is not a narrow role. Engineers here work across projects that touch web, desktop, mobile, and internal tools — with the authority to shape architecture and the opportunity to dive into any layer of the stack.


This is a high-impact, high-autonomy position where your work will be directly experienced by thousands of users every day, including some of the world's biggest brands. You'll collaborate closely with backend engineers, designers, and product managers to build interfaces that make complex IT workflows feel intuitive and fast.


And unlike siloed roles in big enterprises, you'll bounce across projects, own meaningful outcomes, and contribute to open-source efforts. Files.com is a flat, engineering-first culture where initiative is rewarded and engineers have the freedom to shape their craft.


Who We Are

We're Files.com, a profitable, founder-led SaaS company powering secure file transfer and automation for 4,000+ brands you know: Marc Jacobs, GrubHub, Michelin, Hot Topic, Stamps.com, Planet Fitness, KFC, and more.


We've built a $35M+ business with just 70 people by hiring smart, disciplined, high-output teammates who act fast and own outcomes. Backed by $46.5M from Riverwood Capital, we're scaling intentionally — and this role is a critical part of that growth.


Most importantly: Files.com is an engineering-first company. Our founder and CEO is an engineer himself, still deeply engaged in the craft. That means decisions are made with technical quality in mind, engineers have a direct line to leadership, and building systems that last is the cultural default.


What Makes This Role Different

  • Not Just Frontend: While we need strong frontend expertise, engineers here contribute across the stack — mobile, desktop, backend, and even open-source projects.
Serious CI/CD: We use GitLab for CI/CD with a sophisticated deployment pipeline on Vercel + AWS. Engineers ship with confidence, speed, and reliability.
Testing Built for Productivity: We invest heavily in Jest and Cypress for unit and integration testing. Everything is designed to maximize your velocity, not slow you down. Testing here is an accelerant, not a drag.
World-Class Training & Documentation: Our internal Engineering Training Guide is nearly a million words long, and everything we build is thoroughly documented. You'll never be stuck without guidance.
Scale + Reliability: You'll work on systems that handle hundreds of millions of API calls a day, moving data for thousands of enterprise customers. Testing, reliability, and maintainability aren't afterthoughts — they're the foundation.
Engineer-First Culture: You'll have an entire engineering team at your back. Files.com is built for engineers, by engineers. Every tool, every system, every process is designed to make you more productive.
Proven Growth Path: Our engineering managers all grew from within. Many engineers here expand beyond frontend into mobile, backend, or platform ownership. The growth path isn't just open — it's expected.

Some Examples of Projects Our Developers Have Recently Completed

  • Universal Metadata Extractor: Built a scalable pipeline that extracts and normalizes metadata from dozens of file types so customers can search, tag, and audit files with precision.
  • SSO Everywhere: Expanded our identity layer to support SCIM provisioning and passwordless authentication across all integrations.
  • Streaming File Previews: Delivered a system for on-the-fly video and audio previews that stream instantly in-browser.
  • Cross-Cloud Automation: Extended our orchestration engine to support real-time workflows across SharePoint, Box, and Google Drive.

Some Projects Our Developers Will Tackle in the Next 6–12 Months

  • AI-Powered Content Discovery: Implementing semantic file search using vector embeddings for meaning-based file discovery.
  • Zero-Trust Sharing: Designing ephemeral file access links with advanced device posture and geolocation constraints.
  • Next-Gen Sync: Rebuilding our sync layer to support multi-directional, conflict-aware synchronization at petabyte scale.
  • Observability at Scale: Rolling out a monitoring framework with distributed tracing for real-time visibility into file flows and API calls.
  • Policy as Code: Enabling IT teams to define and enforce security and retention rules in version-controlled code.

What You'll Actually Do

  • Build & Scale: Develop robust frontend features using React and TypeScript.
  • Architect Systems: Help design scalable, maintainable frontend architectures.
  • Ship Components: Build and evolve shared component libraries that improve consistency and velocity.
  • Collaborate: Work with backend, design, and product to deliver cohesive, end-to-end experiences.
  • Write Great Code: Participate in reviews, improve documentation, and raise the bar for clarity and maintainability.
  • Optimize Performance: Ensure responsiveness, accessibility, and speed across the platform.

Who Thrives in This Role

✅ Engineers who want to solve complex UI and scale problems — building interfaces that handle hundreds of millions of API calls daily.
✅ Builders who care about pixel-perfect detail and maintainable code, not just wiring mockups together.
✅ Polyglot thinkers who love React/TypeScript but also want to explore mobile, backend, or infrastructure projects.
✅ People who thrive in a high-trust, flat team where initiative and ownership are expected.
✅ Engineers who enjoy contributing to shared component libraries and open-source projects that raise the bar for everyone.


Your Growth Path

Frontend Engineers at Files.com don't stagnate. Many start in React, then expand into:

  • Technical Leadership — owning major front-end systems and mentoring others.
  • Cross-Platform Engineering — contributing to mobile apps, desktop clients, and backend services.
  • Staff/Principal Tracks — tackling architecture challenges across scale, performance, and design systems.
  • Open-Source Impact — shaping the ecosystem through reusable tools, libraries, and contributions.

Every single engineering manager at Files.com was promoted internally. Growth isn't a promise here — it's a proven track record.


Perks & Benefits

100% Paid Health, Dental & Vision (75% for family)
401(k) with 4% Company Match
Equity Grants for Every Employee
Paid Parental Leave
20 PTO Days + 11 Holidays + Full Company Winter Break
$1,000 Signing Bonus + Modern Apple Laptop + Anniversary Gifts
✈️ Team Travel to NYC, Austin, Nashville, Miami, and more


Bottom Line: This is a high-visibility, high-leverage engineering role where your work shapes the experience of thousands of enterprise users. If you want daily variety, the freedom to explore beyond frontend, and a fast-growth environment that rewards ownership, this is your seat.

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