Senior Frontend Engineer (React & React Native)

This is a full-time opportunity based in Chicago, IL with a leading provider of live event and tour management software used by top names in live entertainment. They build robust, scalable platforms that power guest list management, personnel tracking, and financial operations for touring professionals worldwide. The tech stack is modern and front-end focused, including React, React Native, Electron, TypeScript, and API-driven architectures.

This role is all about owning the front end. We are looking for someone who wants real influence over architecture, developer experience, and product direction. You’ll be the technical voice driving how desktop and mobile applications evolve, while still staying hands-on with complex UI systems. If you enjoy mentoring engineers, modernizing legacy code, and setting standards in a growing startup-with excellent work-life balance and real product impact-this is a rare chance to lead, learn, and grow in a meaningful way.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript
• Deep experience with React and modern front-end architecture
• Hands‑on experience building or maintaining Electron applications
• Experience developing mobile applications with React Native
• Strong understanding of state management, performance optimization, and scalable UI systems
• Experience integrating with RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with relational databases and SQL
• Experience working in Git-based workflows and structured code reviews
• Ability to lead technical discussions and mentor other engineers

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience with PHP, ideally Laravel or similar frameworks
• Familiarity with backend architecture and API design
• Experience modernizing or migrating legacy systems
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure
• Experience with automated testing (unit, integration, E2E)
• Knowledge of performance monitoring and observability tools
• Startup or fast-paced product environment experience

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 40% React (Web & Electron Desktop)
• 30% React Native (Mobile Applications)
• 20% Front-End Architecture & Performance Optimization
• 10% API Integration & Cross-Team Collaboration

Daily Responsibilities

• 65% Hands‑On Development
• 20% Technical Leadership & Mentorship
• 15% Team Collaboration (Product, QA, Backend, Design)

Offer

Bonus eligible (3-5% annually)

Benefits

• Medical and Dental Insurance (fully covered)
• Vision Insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k) with employer match
• $1,300 work-from-home stipend
• Hybrid schedule

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.