Principal React Engineer

Interplay Learning

1d•$130,000 - $160,000•Remote

About The Position

The Principal React Engineer will join the Engineering department to lead our front-end development efforts. As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience of our VR training platform. You will be responsible for leading the development of cutting-edge web applications using React and TypeScript, while also supporting engineering teams building customer products and internal tooling. This role requires a seasoned architect with a strong product mindset, who can effectively mentor team members, ensure code quality, and communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. If you think you'd be a good fit for this role, please let us know what you're most excited about in the application questionnaire by using the special code word mentioned in the th1rd bullet point in the n3xt section.

Requirements

7+ years of proven expertise in web development, with a track record of successfully delivering web applications preferably related to education, eLearning or ecommerce.
In-depth knowledge of React and TypeScript, RTK Query, Tanstack, threeJS, and with a preference for experience in JQuery for maintenance of existing tools and migration, and Rest API.
Experience working in Agile and SCRUM software development practices and leading architectural decisions across multiple SCRUM teams.
Proven experience in building web applications for mobile devices.
Formal training in a relevant software development or computer science course, or equivalent practical experience that can be demonstrated.
Strong communication skills in English, facilitating effective collaboration with team members and the ability to delegate tasks appropriately when necessary.
Practical ability to write clear, concise, and readable code and documentation.
Experience in testing practices including unit and E2E testing.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

Seasoned Frontend Engineer who’s deeply experienced with React and TypeScript, and has used a variety of frontend frameworks and libraries throughout their career - including jQuery.
Strong product mindset; comfortable digging into the how and why of the user journey to arrive at the best technical solutions
Experienced architect in frontend architectural approaches including monorepos, Micro Frontends, meta frameworks, and BFF.
Clear and empathetic communicator who can understand complex technical applications and proactively communicate interconnected dependencies and architectural approach implications to non-technical stakeholders.
Cognizant engineer who’s attuned to the frontend (React) ecosystem, and can suggest modern ideas and tooling that support Interplay’s engineering goals.
Practiced in using AI tooling with discretion, ideally familiarity with MCP and evaluating LLMs
Effective time manager able to balance shipping individual contributor work while serving as an architect and mentor for multi-squad org.

Responsibilities

Lead and contribute to the development of cutting-edge web applications using React and TypeScript.
Support engineering teams building innovative products for Interplay customers as well as engineering teams building tooling for Interplay’s simulation design team.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deﬁne, design, architect, and ship high-quality software solutions.
Mentor and guide team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Ensure code quality through best practices, testing, and code reviews.
Review MRs and communicate code improvements empathetically.
Extend expertise to mobile development and VR applications.

Benefits

Remote-first & flexible hours – Offices in Austin, TX; Deer Park, TX; Woodland, WA; and Cleveland, OH.
Learning & growth – Annual learning reimbursement.
Family-friendly policies – Support for work-life balance.
Generous time off – 3 weeks PTO, 1 week Winter Break, holidays, and sick days.
Comprehensive benefits – Medical, vision, dental, and 401(k) match.
Equity – Private Company Equity Options
Wellness – Mental and physical health resources and social events.

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