Full-Time

Manager – Engineering

Frontend Platform

Posted on 11/9/2024

Vimeo

Vimeo

1,001-5,000 employees

Video hosting and sharing platform

Compensation Overview

$142.2k - $216.5kAnnually

Senior

Remote in USA

Remote work is allowed, but candidates may be based in New York.

Category
Frontend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
React.js
Figma
TypeScript
Next.js
HTML/CSS
Storybook
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience leading high-performing UI engineering teams, specifically focused on internal developer tools and libraries
  • A solid understanding of modern JavaScript, TypeScript, semantic HTML, and the DOM
  • Strong knowledge of React conventions and best practices, with an emphasis on composable component patterns
  • Hands-on experience running Next.js in a production environment is a must
  • Experience working with component libraries, design systems and design tools like Figma and Storybook
  • Experience with common CSS tooling like CSS-in-JS and SCSS
  • An understanding of performance optimization for web applications
  • A strong eye for product design with a focus on interactivity, usability and accessibility
  • Knowledge of WCAG and WAI-ARIA accessibility standards
Responsibilities
  • Lead a team of experienced engineers working on the foundation of Vimeo’s frontend infrastructure and UI tooling
  • Collaborate with designers to improve Vimeo’s UI component library, focusing on accessibility, performance and scalability
  • Work with the team to create a roadmap for the future of the Vimeo frontend, balancing short-term impact with long-term vision and tying it into larger company goals
  • Provide technical guidance as the team works to adopt server-side Next.js
  • Work cross functionally with internal engineering teams to improve the developer experience of the frontend tools
  • Advocate for frontend best practices and champion the team’s work across the engineering org
  • Balance competing priorities and clearly set and communicate deliverables to the team

Vimeo is a video experience platform that allows users to create, host, and share high-quality video content. It offers a variety of tools and services tailored for different users, from individual creators to large teams. Users can choose from subscription plans that provide various features, including video monetization and live streaming options. Vimeo distinguishes itself from competitors by focusing on high-quality video and catering to a wide range of clients, ensuring that both creative storytellers and distributed teams can effectively connect and share their work. The company's goal is to empower users to produce and share engaging video content while reaching a global audience, as evidenced by the billions of views its hosted videos receive each month.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$437.7M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2004

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Vimeo can capitalize on the demand for video collaboration tools in remote work.
  • The rise of short-form video content presents new tool development opportunities for Vimeo.
  • 5G network expansion will enhance Vimeo's video streaming quality and accessibility.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging platforms like TikTok and YouTube Shorts increase competition for Vimeo.
  • AI-generated content saturation may challenge Vimeo's unique value proposition.
  • Potential EU data privacy law changes could impact Vimeo's operations and costs.

What makes Vimeo unique

  • Vimeo offers a comprehensive video platform for creators and enterprises globally.
  • The platform supports high-quality video creation, hosting, and sharing for diverse users.
  • Vimeo's subscription model provides tailored features for different user segments.

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Benefits

Unlimited paid time off

Company-matched 401k

Medical and dental

Daily breakfast, plus snacks and drinks aplenty

Company outings and events

Tuition reimbursement

Company equity

Company-matched charitable donations

Parental leave and adoption assistance

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-1%

2 year growth

0%
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