Engineer, Web Apps at Notability

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Dec, 25

Salary

175000.0

Posted On

22 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Async/Await, Remote APIs, State Management, Web Performance Optimization, Problem-Solving, Communication, Continuous Learning, CSS, Real-Time Rendering, Web Animations, Rendering Engines

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Join Notability and shape the future of learning. We’re building the next generation of tools designed not just to capture notes, but to fundamentally improve how people learn, think, and collaborate. Our app brings the natural expressiveness of paper into the digital age, empowering millions of students, educators, and professionals worldwide to organize their ideas, deepen their understanding, and achieve their goals. Our mission is simple: we help you learn. As part of our team, you’ll help create experiences driven by empathy, exceptional design, and the belief that great ideas can come from anywhere—including you. Come help us make learning better for everyone. With Notability Web, users on any web-capable platform can collaboratively author, capture, and import dynamic content in real-time, then learn, review, and master the content using our AI study tools. Notability has remained a top-seller in the App Store in the years since its debut, and is used by millions of passionate, active users. We are seeking a software engineer to join us in building and evolving on the Notability web app. You’ll be part of a team building value and delight for our users through rapid iteration, technical excellence, and dynamic communication. Your responsibilities Write stable, readable, extensible, testable code Apply technical skill toward efficient & stable user experience Jump into unfamiliar areas to solve tough problems Operate with respect for the ideas, victories, mistakes, and time of your collaborators Take in feedback from mentors & peers and apply it toward continuous self-improvement Balance product & technology needs through active & open collaboration Requirements 3+ years of professional experience developing high-performance web applications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field Strong proficiency in React, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript development Experience with async/await, remote APIs, and state management best practices Familiarity with modern, efficient approaches to styling and layout Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment Ability to actively engage in a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing Nice To Have Familiarity with Redux and/or Redux Toolkit Experience working on real-time rendering applications Experience working with high-content, low-latency, client-server applications. Experience with web animations, advanced CSS, or rendering engines like Three.js or PixiJS For this position we are targeting a base pay between $120,000-$175,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. This role follows a hybrid model, with a minimum of two days onsite at our downtown San Francisco office and flexibility to work remotely from home the rest of the week. How We Work Each member of our team contributes to all parts of our products. We trust each other to make decisions independently while also considering our common goals and values. We share ideas openly, and we collaborate across disciplines to ensure that our decisions make sense from all perspectives. When We Work We actively promote work-life balance. Our schedules are flexible, our hybrid policy supports remote work when it makes sense, and we have a “as long as you get your work done” approach to time off. Why You'd Love Working Here We work in downtown SF near Market Street, just a short walk from two BART/Muni stations. Our office has height-adjustable desks to help us stay limber, spacious conference rooms for both small and large team meetings, a well-stocked kitchen full of goodies, and a shuffleboard table to enjoy :). Our team is growing, collaborative and down to earth. We want everyone to do their best work and find passion in what they do. Benefits Competitive compensation that includes base salary, bonuses and profit sharing Equity Awards in the form of Stock Options Comprehensive healthcare fully covered for you and your family including medical, dental, and vision Flexible work and vacation schedules 401k with matching contributions Matching gifts to nonprofits Public transit reimbursement Home workstation reimbursement ISP reimbursement Monthly phone bill reimbursement Notability is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Responsibilities

You will write stable, readable, extensible, and testable code while applying technical skills toward an efficient and stable user experience. Additionally, you will collaborate with team members to solve tough problems and continuously improve through feedback.