Software Engineer, Clients (Javascript)

LiveKit; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a talented web engineer to enhance their open-source SDKs and contribute to innovative real-time AI features. You will collaborate with a team of engineers to develop high-quality applications that showcase the power of their platform. This role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere and includes a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible vacation policy

Competitive salary and equity package

Qualifications

• Expert in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and/or React with significant experience.
• Fast learner, frequently picking up new languages and tools.

Responsibilities

• Core feature development and maintenance of open source WebRTC-based SDKs.
• Develop and deploy high-quality sample apps and templates for LiveKit.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

Node.js

React

Python

Rust

Swift

Kotlin

C#

C++

Job description

This range is provided by LiveKit. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

At LiveKit, we build open-source APIs to power the future of computing. We are a company of engineers building software stacks for other engineers.

Candidate Profile

• Obsessed with crafting code that is fast, reliable, and practical for the problem
• Known as the go-to person for tackling tough technical problems
• Work hard and can both build and ship fast
• Can clearly explain complex technical concepts to others
• Fast learner, frequently picking up new languages and tools

The best way to impress us is with thoughtful Issues and/or PRs on our Github repos.

About This Role

We are hiring an exceptional web engineer to contribute to our open-source SDKs, component libraries, and template apps for JavaScript, React, and Node.js. You will drive constant improvement and innovation to make LiveKit the most intuitive and powerful platform to deploy realtime and voice AI on any device with a web browser.

What You’ll Do

• Core feature development and maintenance of open source WebRTC-based SDKs for JavaScript, Node.js, React, and React Native
• Work closely with the Agents team to bring realtime AI features to life from Node.js and Python through to the web browser
• Develop and deploy high-quality sample apps and templates that showcase the power of LiveKit and realtime AI
• Refine and improve the developer experience of building realtime AI apps with the LiveKit SDKs
• Identify, prioritize, design, and develop new features and capabilities for the SDKs in collaboration with other engineers

Who You Are

• Expert in JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, and/or React with significant experience building for the web
• Passionate about building open source web software that works across browsers, devices, and languages
• Excited to collaborate with other developers to solve hard technical problems
• Bonus: Interested in exploring Python, Rust, Swift, Kotlin, C#, C++, and other languages for new projects

Our Commitments to You

We offer:

• An opportunity to build something impactful
• Contribute to open source alongside world-class engineers
• Competitive salary and equity package
• Work anywhere in the world
• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Flexible vacation policy

Compensation Range

$120K - $250K

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet