Junior Engineer - Web Apps
$120k - $175k+ Bonuses + Profit sharing + Stock options + Lunch stipend + Public transit stipend + Home workstation reimbursement + ISP stipend + Monthly phone bill stipend
Entry
San Francisco, CA, USA
HybridAt least two days onsite per week at the downtown San Francisco office.
Software EngineeringFrontend Engineering
About the job
Requirements
- Clear, concise written and verbal communication.
- Good judgment and ownership of outcomes rather than tasks.
- Ability to build trust, give and receive feedback, and collaborate effectively.
- Evidence of having shipped something real, professionally or independently.
- Comfort reading and reasoning about React, TypeScript, and modern web code.
- Solid grasp of web fundamentals, including browsers, networks, asynchronous behavior, and application state.
- Daily fluency with AI coding tools.
- Demonstrated curiosity through something built, written, or figured out on one's own initiative.
Responsibilities
- Communicate clearly, concisely, and proactively in writing, conversation, and use of AI, including crisp problem statements and messages, readable pull request descriptions, well-timed questions, and honest status updates.
- Drive work to completion by navigating ambiguity, reviewing feedback, and addressing edge cases.
- Ship stable, readable, well-tested code that serves efficient and delightful user experiences.
- Work in unfamiliar areas to solve tough problems.
- Treat collaborators' ideas, victories, mistakes, and time with respect.
- Take feedback from mentors and peers to continuously self-improve.
- Bring ideas and opinions and balance product and technical needs through open collaboration.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Redux or similar global state management.
- Experience with canvas, WebGL, or rendering engines such as Three.js or PixiJS.
- Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques.
- Experience building with large language model APIs, agents, or AI-assisted developer workflows.
- Writing, teaching, or learning in public through a blog, repository, or similar medium.
About the company
Notability is a note-taking tool for iOS and Mac that helps people capture and review information. It combines handwriting, typing, audio recordings, and PDF annotation in one note, which can be organized into notebooks and synced across devices. It differentiates itself by tightly integrating multiple input methods within a single note, providing a fluid, easy-to-use experience. The goal is to offer a practical, all-in-one tool for capturing, organizing, and revisiting information while adding productivity features over time.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Android launch in August 2026 opens millions of new devices and classrooms.
- The July 2026 Learn Guarantee lowers trial friction before the back-to-school buying season.
- Classic one-time purchase returns in July 2026, broadening conversion beyond subscriptions.
What critics are saying
- Notion's 2026 AI Meeting Notes and Custom Agents commoditize meeting capture workflows.
- Ginger Labs remains unfunded with 101 employees, limiting distribution against venture-backed rivals.
- Ending Apple exclusivity in 2026 exposes Notability to Android incumbents and faster copycats.
What makes Notability unique
- Notability's August 2026 calendar-linked desktop capture starts recordings from every event.
- Its handwriting-first workflow spans Apple, Android, Windows, and Mac with real-time sync.
- The August 2026 business launch adds team collaboration, transcripts, summaries, and SOC 2.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Flexible Work Hours
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Stock Options
- Phone/Internet Stipend
- Home Office Stipend
- Public transit reimbursement
- Competitive compensation that includes base salary, bonuses and profit sharing