<div>At Submittable, we are transforming how organizations create social impact. Our platform empowers thousands of mission-driven organizations, from nonprofits to government entities, to make a difference in their communities and beyond. In 2024, our innovative software helped organizations worldwide run 30,000 programs, welcomed 1.2 million applicants, and facilitated the distribution of more than $10 billion in funding through our products on behalf of our clients. We are on a mission to help organizations accelerate their impact, so we are proud to partner with organizations focused on Equity &amp; Social Justice, Children &amp; Education, Creative &amp; Arts, Health &amp; Wellness, Economic Justice &amp; Opportunity, and Environment &amp; Climate. At Submittable, technology and purpose converge, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change. </div>We are dedicated to empowering people and organizations to discover, manage, and support their missions through our innovative software solutions. We are committed to growth, efficiency, and providing a world-class experience to our clients. At Submittable, we build software that enables our customers to drive positive change around the globe. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, purpose-driven company that thrives at the intersection of philanthropy and technology The Front-End Software Engineer will contribute to the ongoing evolution of Submittable’s Grants Management software platform. In this role, you will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and back-end engineers to build and enhance intuitive, accessible user experiences. Your work will enable state and local government entities, corporations, and foundations to streamline their grantmaking workflows through scalable and high-performing features. We’re looking for dynamic and creative engineers who thrive in cross-functional teams and are passionate about taking features from concept through delivery. You’ll own the implementation of new features and improve existing components within our widely used platform. Core Focus: Delivering seamless and scalable front-end solutions that elevate user engagement and contribute to the success of our grants management platform. Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Quickly get up to speed with our software and infrastructure.</li> <li>Implement new front-end features on our grants management platform.</li> <li>Refactor or “burn down” legacy features and components to improve code quality and maintainability.</li> <li>Identify and drive improvements to our front-end, including enhancements to developer experience, infrastructure architecture, and core software to support near-term growth and stability.</li> <li>Collaborate closely with a talented team of test engineers, product managers, and designers.</li> <li>Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews.</li> <li>Meet regularly with global team members between 9-12 AM EST.</li> <li>Document decisions, write thoughtful pull requests, and contribute to planning docs.</li> <li>Write Documentation and guidelines for internal teams to follow.</li> </ul> Experience Required <ul> <li>4+ years of software engineering experience.</li> <li>Familiarity with both legacy and modern web application design paradigms, and experience with at least one full stack.</li> <li>Expertise in building dynamic and interactive user interfaces.</li> <li>Ability to convert class components to functional.</li> <li>Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and Agile methodologies.</li> <li>Experience with cloud-native infrastructure and design principles.</li> <li>Ability to collaborate effectively with other experienced engineers and mentor junior team members.</li> <li>Strong written communication skills with a preference for documenting processes and decisions clearly.</li> </ul> Skills &amp; Competencies Developed  <ul> <li>Take ownership of medium-sized front-end features, navigating occasional ambiguity in user flows and technical challenges.</li> <li>Deepen your expertise in modern front-end architecture while improving code quality through refactoring legacy components.</li> <li>Collaborate effectively across teams—partnering with back-end engineers, product managers, and designers—to deliver cohesive solutions.</li> <li>Enhance your technical communication skills by writing clear, actionable tickets, documentation, and driving technical discussions.</li> <li>Build autonomy in managing your tasks and begin mentoring junior engineers, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.</li> </ul> How to Advance to Next Level <ul> <li>Demonstrate consistent ownership of large, complex features with ambiguous requirements, showing problem-solving skills for edge cases and technical risks.</li> <li>Lead and coordinate cross-functional efforts within your team, collaborating with others across the tech stack (front-end and back-end).</li> <li>Proactively identify and implement improvements in architecture, developer experience, and platform stability that impact your team’s success.</li> <li>Exhibit strong mentorship by providing constructive feedback and supporting the growth of less experienced engineers.</li> <li>Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, influencing team decisions and project directions.</li> </ul> Salary &amp; Location Details: The annual salary range for this position is $110,000-$140,000. Actual compensation is based on factors such as the candidates skills, qualifications, and experience. We also have a location-based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in other locations. We are a happy to consider remote candidates who reside in the continental United States for this role - central and eastern timezones preferred.  <div>We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States; however, we cannot accommodate scholastic or employment visas at this time. In addition, we are not able to consider applicants who reside in the following states: Alaska, Delaware, Louisiana, Maine, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Vermont, West Virginia, and Wyoming. <hr /> <h3>Why Submittable?</h3> Joining Submittable means becoming part of a forward-thinking, mission-driven company that values innovation, collaboration, and growth. We empower organizations working for social good with technology that accelerates their work, amplifies their impact, and drives meaningful change. At Submittable, you’ll find a supportive, dynamic work environment where your contributions directly influence our success. If you thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and are excited to be part of a company dedicated to social impact, we invite you to apply! Benefits: We are proud to offer highly competitive benefits to our full-time employees, including: <ul> <li>Comprehensive health and life insurance with optional HSA, FSA, and DCA accounts</li> <li>401(k) plan with employer match starting day one</li> <li>Equity stock options to share in our success</li> <li>Flexible hours, remote work options, and generous vacation and sick leave</li> <li>Paid parental leave for mothers, fathers, and adoptive parents</li> <li>Professional development stipends to support your career growth</li> <li>Opportunities to participate in community outreach and volunteer programs</li> <li>Monthly company-sponsored happy hours and gatherings to connect and unwind</li> </ul> <h3>Our Commitment to Inclusion &amp; Belonging </h3> At Submittable, we believe technology is a force for good, driving social impact and enabling corporate social responsibility on a global scale. To achieve this, we are committed to fostering a workplace that values inclusion and belonging as central pillars of our culture. We embrace the strength of our diverse community by creating a safe space where employees feel empowered to share ideas, celebrate unique experiences, and learn from one another. By prioritizing inclusion, we aim to build an environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and make innovative contributions that enable our customers to tackle complex challenges and spread more good. As a globally used platform, we are dedicated to hiring and supporting employees who represent a range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. This includes diversity in ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, religion, ability, culture, and socioeconomic background.  <h3>Our Approach to AI in our Hiring Process </h3> We believe that Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a powerful tool for good. We are committed to leveraging AI technologies responsibly, ensuring their use is equitable, fair and safe. To ensure fairness and accurate skill assessment, we do not allow the use of AI tools (including note takers, transcription tools, or recordings) during take home tests or interviews. For additional information regarding the use of AI in hiring please review our <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k1GtddJf6TsVbU9HiI2qn7xpPxeDGuGA/view?usp=sharing">AI Guidelines &amp; Policies</a>.  Need accommodations? Let your recruiter know early so we can support you.  </div>

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