Javascript Engineer

About UsConstructor is the next-generation platform for search and discovery in ecommerce, built to explicitly optimize for metrics like revenue, conversion rate, and profit.
Our search engine is entirely invented in-house utilizing transformers and generative LLMs, and we use its core and personalization capabilities to power everything from search itself to recommendations to shopping agents.
Engineering is by far our largest department, and we've built our proprietary engine to be the best on the market, having never lost an A/B test to a competitive technology.
We're passionate about maintaining this and work on the bleeding edge of AI to do so.
Out of necessity, our engine is built for extreme scale and powers over 1 billion queries every day across 150 languages and roughly 100 countries.
It is used by some of the biggest ecommerce companies in the world like Sephora, Under Armour, and Petco.
We're a passionate team who love solving problems and want to make our customers' and coworkers' lives better.
We value empathy, openness, curiosity, continuous improvement, and are excited by metrics that matter.
We believe that empowering everyone in a company to do what they do best can lead to great things.
Constructor is a U.S. based company that has been in the market since 2019.
It was founded by Eli Finkelshteyn and Dan McCormick who still lead the company today.About YouYou're a software engineer who enjoys working across different parts of the tech stack and collaborating with cross-functional teams to solve meaningful problems.
You're a self-starter who's comfortable navigating ambiguity, triaging issues, and focusing on what matters most.
You enjoy partnering with engineers, product managers, data scientists, and designers to build scalable, user-focused solutions.
You care about writing clean, maintainable code and are always looking for opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to a strong team culture.About The PositionAs a JavaScript Engineer on our Customer Developer Experience team, you'll own development and maintenance of open-source UI components and client libraries that make it effortless to integrate Constructor's product discovery platform into web and mobile apps.
Your specific responsibilities will include:Acting as a technical partner to customers during onboarding and integration, offering guidance through calls, and hands-on collaborationAssisting customers asynchronously by troubleshooting, reviewing implementations, and validating data quality - while proactively monitoring integration health to catch and resolve issues earlyShipping and maintaining cutting-edge open source TypeScript/React UI libraries that power next-generation retail experiences world-wideExpanding test coverage of open source REST client SDKs that power billions of requests dailyWriting clear documentation, sample apps, and tutorials that shorten time-to-valueCollaborating closely with Product Management, Customer Success, and other engineering teams to prioritize features and address customer needs effectivelyChampioning Developer Experience (DevX) by creating intuitive tools, comprehensive documentation, and reference examples for integrationsHow we workRemote-first: work from anywhereCross-functional: partner daily with Product, Data Science, and Customer SuccessOne-week sprints, daily stand-ups, monthly retros - Lightweight processes that favor rapid continuous developmentHigh trust, low ego culture focused on outcomes over hoursContinuous learning encouraged through an annual learning stipend and peer mentorshipRequirementsA minimum of two years professional and / or academic experience in software engineeringProficiency with JavaScript and React (TypeScript experience a plus)Ability to communicate with clarity in written and verbal context, comfortable engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholdersStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively triage issues and prioritize tasksAble to pick up new technologies and design patterns quicklyExperience with automated testing fundamentals and best practicesAbility to work between PST and GMT+1 time zonesEnjoys interacting with customers and solving new problems daily as well as working closely with internal teamsNot required, but beneficial to have experience with: contributing to or maintaining open source projects; Java, .
NET, Python, Swift (iOS) or Kotlin (Android)Benefits? Unlimited vacation time - we strongly encourage all of our employees take at least 3 weeks per year Fully remote team - choose where you live? Work from home stipend
We want you to have the resources you need to set up your home office Apple laptops provided for new employees Training and development budget for every employee, refreshed each year Maternity & Paternity leave for qualified employees Work with smart people who will help you grow and make a meaningful impact This position has a base salary range between $80k and $120k USD.
The offer varies on many factors including job related knowledge, skills, experience, and interview results Regular team offsites to connect and collaborateDiversity, Equity, and InclusionAt Constructor.io we are committed to cultivating a work environment that is diverse, equitable, and inclusive.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome individuals of all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities to all applicants regardless of their education, diversity of opinion, race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or affiliation in any other protected group.
Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed.
Our primary interest is in finding the best candidate for the job.
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of our listed qualifications.
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