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Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Frontend

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Rokt

Rokt

501-1,000 employees

Ecommerce platform optimizing checkout experiences

Consulting
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$190k - $215kAnnually

+ Employee Equity Plan Grant

Senior, Expert

New York, NY, USA

Category
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
TypeScript
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience in commercial software development experience designing, building, and operating frontend applications.
  • Comprehensive programming skills in JavaScript/TypeScript along with modern frontend frameworks and libraries.
  • Robust skills in HTML and CSS best practices, including inner workings of the DOM, iFrames, and security features.
  • Insights and intrigue in building high performance secure client side applications nested within critical components of partners multi-page and single-page applications.
  • Learn quickly: demonstrated ability to quickly understand and absorb new information. Passion for technology and eager to dive-in to figure out how things work.
  • Problem solving skills: able to use first principles - using both qualitative and quantitative data - to solve complex problems.
  • Leadership: mentor & help organize engineering contributors, work with the product team to gather requirements & measure tradeoffs efficient and productive manner, understanding business logic and be able to translate into appropriate technical solutions.
Responsibilities
  • Identifying and proposing improvements to the current system architecture that emphasize reliability and scalability.
  • Working with the product and engineering teams to produce development plans and see through to delivery and success.
  • Contributing to the collaborative development processes within the organization on both product and technical domains.
  • Support and work with other engineers on best practices, architecture, and quality.
  • Take responsibility for the system health, managing risk and security.

Rokt enhances the online shopping experience by optimizing the checkout process for ecommerce businesses. Its platform allows companies to display relevant payment options and premium offers at the final stage of a customer's purchase, which helps increase the average order value and create new revenue streams. Rokt stands out from competitors by focusing specifically on the checkout phase, ensuring that businesses can maximize their earnings from each transaction. The goal of Rokt is to drive revenue growth for its clients while providing customers with attractive deals that improve their shopping experience.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$473.8M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

N/A

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

34%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rokt's partnerships with major brands like Albertsons and Afterpay highlight its strong market position and potential for further growth.
  • The company's expansion of its New York City headquarters and commitment to job creation reflect robust financial health and growth prospects.
  • Rokt's acquisition of AfterSell indicates a strategic move to enhance its offerings for SMBs and Shopify customers.

What critics are saying

  • The highly competitive ecommerce market requires continuous innovation to maintain differentiation and market share.
  • Rapid expansion and multiple high-level appointments could lead to integration challenges and strategic misalignments.

What makes Rokt unique

  • Rokt specializes in optimizing the checkout experience, a niche often overlooked by other ecommerce platforms.
  • Their closed marketplace of premium brands allows for highly relevant and attractive offers, enhancing customer lifetime value.
  • Rokt's recognition in industry awards and rapid growth underscore its innovative approach and market leadership.