Senior Website Engineer

productboard, Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 117,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Senior Website Engineer to enhance its web presence and drive impactful marketing initiatives. In this role, you will lead the technical design and development of a cutting-edge website, optimizing performance and accessibility while collaborating with various teams. Your expertise will guide junior engineers, ensuring high standards in code quality and user experience. This position offers an exciting opportunity to influence how millions engage with the brand, while contributing to high-visibility projects and fostering a collaborative culture that values creativity and growth.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Stock options

401k plan

Life insurance

Health benefits

Gym memberships

Commuter benefits

Mental wellness programs

Generous paid time off

Professional development budget

Qualifications

• 5+ years of web development experience, including 2+ years with Next.js.
• Deep knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, and HTML.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of a world-class website using modern frameworks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver exceptional user experiences.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

CSS

HTML

Next.js

Web Performance Optimization

SEO Best Practices

A/B Testing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Builder.io

Contentful

Job description

About Us

At Productboard, we’re passionate about crafting experiences that inspire and drive growth. Our Website Team is at the forefront, delivering high-performing, visually stunning web experiences that shape how our brand is perceived and engaged with. We’re looking for a Senior Website Engineer to take our web presence to the next level, enabling impactful marketing initiatives and driving business growth.

About the Role

As a Senior Website Engineer on our Website Team, you’ll be a key player in building, optimizing, and scaling a cutting-edge web experience that reaches millions. You’ll drive technical strategy, shape critical marketing and branding initiatives, and set the bar for website performance and accessibility. Your work will have a direct impact on how we connect with our audience and accelerate our growth.

You’ll partner with Engineering, Product, and Marketing teams to deliver exceptional user experiences, foster experimentation, and ensure the website operates at peak performance. As a senior member of the team, you’ll mentor junior engineers, champion best practices, and tackle technical challenges with creativity and precision.

What You’ll Do

• Build and Scale: Lead the technical design, development, and maintenance of a world-class website using modern frameworks like Next.js and Builder.io.
• Collaborate: Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Marketers to translate ambitious business goals into robust technical solutions.
• Optimize Performance: Implement advanced strategies to improve website speed, SEO, and accessibility, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Support Key Initiatives: Contribute to high-visibility projects like product launches, branding updates, and experimentation efforts.
• Drive Growth: Partner with cross-functional teams to spearhead A/B testing and other growth-driven projects, leveraging data to enhance conversion rates.
• Set Standards: Establish and enforce best practices for code quality, testing, deployment, and security, leading to delivery of high quality end-user experiences.
• Mentor and Lead: Provide guidance and support to junior engineers, fostering their growth and strengthening the team’s technical expertise.

What You Bring

• Proven Experience: 5+ years of professional web development experience, including 2+ years with modern frameworks like Next.js.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS, and HTML, with a strong focus on building scalable and maintainable codebases.
• CMS Mastery: Hands-on experience with CMS platforms such as Builder.io, Contentful, or similar.
• Optimization Skills: Proficiency in web performance, SEO, and accessibility best practices.
• Data-Driven: Familiarity with A/B testing frameworks and growth experimentation tools.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Track record of working effectively with teams across Marketing, Product, and Design.
• Leadership Ability: Experience mentoring engineers and contributing to a culture of learning and excellence.
• Problem-Solving: A strategic thinker who can quickly diagnose issues and deliver impactful solutions.
• Excellent Communication: Clear and effective communication skills, both technical and non-technical.

Why Join Us?

• High-Impact Role: Shape our public-facing web presence, influencing how we connect with millions of users.
• Collaborative Culture: Work alongside some of the brightest minds across Engineering, Product, and Marketing.
• Exciting Projects: Tackle high-visibility initiatives like product launches, growth campaigns, and cutting-edge web innovation.
• Career Growth: Seize opportunities to grow into leadership roles while making a lasting impact on the team.
• Compensation and Perks: Enjoy a competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

What We’ll Offer:

At Productboard, we believe in providing you with a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that reflects our commitment to your well-being and professional growth. Here's what you can expect:

• Competitive base salary reflecting your role's value.
• Stock options for company success.
• Robust 401k for long-term financial health.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Best-in-class health benefits with contributions, including a convenient One Medical Membership for quality healthcare.
• Subsidized gym and wellness memberships.
• Commuter benefits for convenience.
• Dedicated mental wellness programs and personal access to Soulmio for mindfulness.
• Generous paid time off: Flexible PTO + 9 sick days.
• 8 weeks of Paternity leave and 12 weeks of Maternity leave.
• Annual volunteer day for your chosen causes.
• Daily office lunches catering to your preferences.
• Professional development budget for growth.
• Regular team events to foster camaraderie.

Salary range: $117,100- $155,100 CAD. The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only. Multiple factors, such as your location, experience, depth of knowledge, as well as internal equity, may be considered in extending an offer.

About Productboard

Productboard is the customer-centric product management platform that helps organizations get the right products to market, faster. Over 5,500 companies, including Zoom, One Medical, Cartier, Microsoft, and Korn Ferry, use Productboard to understand what customers need, prioritize what to build next, and rally everyone around their roadmap.

With offices in San Francisco, Brno, and Prague, Productboard is backed by leading investors like Tiger Global Management, Dragoneer Investment Group, Index Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, Sequoia Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Credo Ventures.

In January 2022, we closed our $125M Series D round, which put us into the Unicorn category of companies, with a valuation of $1.7B.

• Join at the golden startup age — established stability of a Unicorn with space for individual impact.
• You’ll enjoy an exciting team atmosphere, building a whole new category of software.
• You can help change the way that products are built all over the world.
• We iterate quickly, and decisions are fast. You’ll have a voice in what we do and see the impact of your work.
• We are backed by top Silicon Valley investors, giving us access to capital, networks, mentors, and new markets.
• We are recognized as one of the hottest tech startups on the market today, named by Forbes magazine and Business Insider as one of the best startup employers to bet your career on.

About our culture

Imagine working in a place where everything matters — most importantly, you. At Productboard, values aren’t just something we like to talk about, they’re something we live and breathe. We believe in creating a work environment where:

• People feel empowered, supported, and included
• Trust and transparency are built into the way we work
• Creativity, curiosity, and continuous improvement are encouraged and nurtured every day

Forming our company values was a group effort, with every employee allowed to contribute. From profit-sharing initiatives, like stock options, to open calendars and communication, we don’t waste time on politics or ego. We champion openness by sharing our goals, successes, and failures.

Join colleagues who are passionate about what they do. Team members who are invested in their work environment and the future of Productboard. Help shape our company, culture, and product!

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and champion equity. We aim to help people from all backgrounds, cultures, and groups realize their full potential at Productboard. We do not tolerate any discrimination or harassment based on gender identity, race, color, religion, age, sexual orientation, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other bias covered by appropriate law. All aspects of employment, including hiring, training, promotion, and terminations, are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We are committed to an inclusive hiring process and provide all candidates with equal opportunity to demonstrate their abilities. Togetherness is one of our core values, and our Diversity Council helps to ensure that we uphold the values of authenticity, humanity, and diversity to create an environment where every person matters. We are committed to leading by example to drive societal change.

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