Senior Software Engineer - Frontend

SimSpace; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

SimSpace, focused on cybersecurity solutions, seeks a Senior Software Engineer to enhance their platform. This role emphasizes collaborative problem-solving, high-quality coding, and ongoing mentorship within a dynamic team environment. Candidates should be proficient in TypeScript and React.js with a passion for innovation in technology.

Benefits

Annual Performance Bonuses

Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Flexible Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Parental Leave

Equity Stock Options

Referral Rewards Program

LinkedIn Learning Membership

Peloton Interactive Wellness Program

Legal Plan Coverage

Qualifications

• 4+ years of industry software development experience is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and Cybersecurity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop core services for a distributed cybersecurity platform.
• Collaborate with UX, Product, and Data Science teams on technical planning.
• Mentor fellow engineers and participate in team learning activities.

Skills

Typescript

React.js

Software Testing

Frontend State Management

API Design

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Job description

SimSpace launched in 2015 with a singular purpose – addressing the most urgent and sophisticated cybersecurity challenges to reduce risk for our most vulnerable and valuable infrastructure. The organizations around the world that we depend on every day to keep our loved ones safe and secure. Our healthcare facilities, schools, financial institutions, transit centers, grocery stores, and workplaces just to name a few. To deliver global resiliency, we provide an elite cyber range platform to curate unassailable cyber defenses, data driven decisions, cutting edge training labs, live attack scenarios, and extensive individual and dynamic team readiness training.

SimSpace works as OneTeam to elevate humanity around the world. We are committed to continuously improving and delivering a cultivated member experience whether that is accomplished through focusing on supporting our client’s teams or our own mission driven SimSpacers.

We are an international company headquartered in Boston's Fort Point in the U.S. If you are interested in elevating the technology and creative solutions necessary to secure and safeguard our future while working alongside others who share your passion for purpose and development, we want to meet you!

Why should you choose a career at SimSpace?

We are an organization that is focused on building our culture and mindfully enhancing our atmosphere everyday which is why we have collaborated on an integral value system. Our governing philosophy of being Human Centered is deeply embedded within our value system. We apply this philosophy to every one of our internal team members, external clients, and their customers.

Our core values:

• Serve to Protect – We provide safe space, deliver on the mission, and elevate humanity
• Acquire Understanding – We seek and provide clarity 10x, cultivate comprehension, and believe information goes both all ways
• Operate as Innovators– We stay curious, practice consistency over intensity, and continue to be the change we need in the world
• Teamwork Without Borders – We are never alone, we solve for all, and keep people at the heart of everything we do

SimSpace is looking for aSenior Software Engineer to join our team to develop core services within our platform. You will work on a distributed application for building and simulating cybersecurity ranges and construct a training and assessment platform for cybersecurity professionals. Collaboration is key, as you'll work with UX, Product, and Data Science teams, contribute to technical planning and team roadmaps, and participate in regular lunch-and-learns and demos. This role involves balancing maintenance with innovation and solution delivery, as well as supporting and mentoring fellow engineers.

Who you are:

• You feel comfortable leading, driving, and delegating work that spans your teams scope
• You enjoy solving complex problems & building solutions through collaborative methods
• You’re always open for feedback, and are willing to give feedback to your colleagues
• You understand that nothing is perfect and there is always room for improvement
• You are driven off of goals and team outcomes
• You’re focused on the iterative delivery of high-quality code, along with tests and documentation
• You’re conscious of scalability, re-usability, but also pragmatic when it comes to trade-offs

Languages and Libraries we use:

Requirements:

• Proficient with Typescript and React.js
• Proficient with the principles of testing software
• Experience with frontend state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, React-Query)
• Experience with a design system such as Material UI
• Familiarity with API Design
• Experience working with remote teams

Nice to have but not required:

• 4+ years of industry software development experience
• Experience with a11y standards
• Familiarity with Kubernetes
• Familiarity with Cybersecurity and Networking
• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

We’re proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive package designed to support your well-being, growth, and success:

• Compensation.Base salary range: $130,000 - $175,000, reflecting our confidence in your expertise and impact, with the opportunity for annual bonuses tied to company performance and individual contributions.
• Health & Wellness.Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, plus savings plans—coverage starts on day one!
• Mental Health Support.Access to company-paid counseling, coaching, and resources for you and your family through Spring Health.
• Financial Well-Being.Plan for your future with a 401(k)-retirement savings plan featuring a company match.
• Flexible Time Off.Take the time you need with unlimited vacation and dedicated health & wellness days. SimSpace provides flexible solutions to meet the diverse work-life needs of team members.
• Parental Leave.Paid leave plans to support you and your loved ones during life’s most important moments.
• Ownership Opportunities:Equity stock options at hire, with annual performance-based grants—become an invested stakeholder in our shared success.
• Referral Rewards:Earn $1,500–$3,500 for every qualified hire through our employee referral program.
• Peloton Interactive Wellness Program:Full- and partial- subsidized membership plans and equipment discounts to help you reach your personalized fitness goals.
• Continuous Learning:Access a LinkedIn Learning membership to prioritize your personal and professional development.
• Social Connections:Monthly reimbursements for meaningful connections with teammates through our SocialSpace Community.
• Extra Perks:Legal plan coverage, pet insurance, wellness reimbursements, and more to simplify life’s details.
  
  

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