Senior Software Engineer, Frontend (WebRTC) - Slack

Slack, a leading Digital HQ platform, is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to join their team focusing on WebRTC and audio/video technologies. This role sits at the intersection of traditional frontend engineering and cutting-edge A/V communication, specifically working on Slack's Huddles and Clips features.

The position offers an opportunity to work with a platform that serves millions of users daily, delivering over 300k messages per second across 150+ countries. As part of Slack's engineering team, you'll be instrumental in advancing the platform's audio and video capabilities, ensuring seamless integration with their robust frontend architecture.

The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of JavaScript/React experience and 2+ years of WebRTC expertise. You'll be working with real-time data streams, engineering for cross-browser performance, and collaborating closely with Product, Design, and QA teams to deliver exceptional user experiences.

Key responsibilities include debugging A/V performance across various network conditions, optimizing React/Redux implementations, and establishing coding standards for the team. You'll also play a crucial role in mentoring other engineers and contributing to the platform's overall technical direction.

Slack offers a positive, diverse, and supportive culture, seeking curious and inventive individuals who strive for continuous improvement. The company provides comprehensive benefits, including wellbeing reimbursement, parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits.

With Slack's impressive reach (77% of Fortune 100 companies use the platform) and scale (2.65 billion daily actions), this role presents an exciting opportunity to impact how millions of people collaborate in the digital-first era. The position is available across multiple locations including Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Denver, and Indianapolis, with a competitive salary range of $167,300 - $230,000 for Colorado-based positions.