React Frontend Engineer

Laerdal Copenhagen; København; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Laerdal Copenhagen is hiring a React Frontend Engineer to own key user-facing flows of our digital learning platform. You will build web and mobile interfaces with React and React Native, collaborate with backend teams on APIs, and work with designers and product managers to create intuitive experiences that scale for millions of learners.

You bring 3+ years of production React/TypeScript experience, hands-on React Native, and a strong sense for usability and performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience with React and TypeScript in production systems.
• Hands-on experience with React Native and mobile development.
• Understanding of frontend architecture, state management, and performance considerations.
• Ability to translate user needs with designers and product managers.
• Open to AI-assisted development in daily work.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain web and mobile user interfaces using React and React Native.
• Collaborate closely with backend engineers on API design and data flows.
• Work closely with product managers and designers to translate user needs into intuitive frontend experiences.
• Contribute to the frontend architecture, patterns, and technical direction.
• Work in a 'you build it, you run it' mindset with responsibility for production quality.

Skills

Frontend architecture

AI-assisted development

Cross‑functional collaboration

Performance optimization

Usability focus

Tools

React

TypeScript

React Native

CI/CD

Job description

Do you want to develop cutting-edge products that train healthcare professionals and ultimately help save lives? Join us at Laerdal Copenhagen, where we build world-class digital learning solutions used by millions globally.

The Team

We are building a platform that helps learners find nearby RQI (Resuscitation Quality Improvement) stations, reserve a training slot and walk out certified. You'll be part of a team expanding the platform with new capabilities across the full journey, from discovery and reservations through check-in and digital certification, weaving them into one cohesive experience. In that way, your work will directly expand access to CPR training and support Laerdal's mission to help save more lives.

You will work in a cross‑functional product team in Laerdal Copenhagen with product management, design and engineering as well as with other product teams across Copenhagen, Stavanger, and the US. The team owns the core platform capabilities and collaborates closely with partners across the wider RQI ecosystem.

The Role

We are looking for a React Frontend Engineer with experience building modern web and mobile applications. In this role, you will take ownership of the key user-facing flows of the platform. You will,

• build and maintain web and mobile user interfaces using React and React Native
• collaborate closely with backend engineers on API design and data flows
• work closely with product managers and designers to translate user needs into intuitive frontend experiences
• contribute to the frontend architecture, patterns, and technical direction
• work in a "you build it, you run it" mindset with responsibility for production quality

Your Background

• Around 3+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong experience with React and TypeScript in production systems
• Hands‑on experience with React Native and mobile development
• Understanding of frontend architecture, state management, and performance considerations
• Care deeply about usability, quality, and real user impact
• Enjoy close collaboration with designers and product managers
• Open to and actively using AI-assisted development in your daily work
• Cloud‑based infrastructure & modern CI/CD practices

Why Laerdal

Laerdal is a mission‑driven company working to help save one million more lives, every year, by 2030 (One Million Lives by Laerdal: A Shared Goal for 2030 - Laerdal - One Million Lives). You’ll be part of a collaborative, international environment with a strong focus on product quality, real‑world impact, and sustainable work–life balance.

We have a collaborative and diverse environment with lots of passion and energy. Our workplace is friendly and casual, located in an old warehouse close to Islands Brygge.

This is a full‑time role based at Laerdal's office in Copenhagen. We expect most workdays to be spent on‑site, with some flexibility for remote work during the week. You will report to the Engineering Manager and work closely with senior peers across engineering, product, and design.

Get a feeling of who we are in Laerdal Copenhagen in this video: https://vimeo.com/917084721/73a5d9e58a

If you have any questions that might keep you from applying, reach out to Lukas Zimmerli (Engineering Manager) at [e-mail].