Sr. Staff Engineer (Fullstack/Frontend)

About the role

This position will guide the technical direction for customer-facing frontend systems, ensuring they align with business objectives. You will shape the future of our platform's architecture, enabling efficient cross-functional work and driving product success.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Develop and refine the architectural strategy for customer-facing frontend applications, considering long-term scalability and core UI functionalities.
• Lead initiatives that enhance frontend performance, accessibility, and visual appeal across the platform.
• Establish engineering standards and frameworks to ensure system quality, resilience, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with product and engineering leaders to align technical roadmaps with company goals.
• Mentor senior engineers and technical leaders to elevate the overall engineering capability.
• Navigate complex and unclear technical challenges, facilitating decision-making and accelerating project delivery.
• Translate user needs and product requirements into scalable and maintainable technical solutions.
• Design systems that support sustainable growth and proactively address potential risks.

Requirements

• A minimum of 12 years in professional software engineering, with significant experience in leading technical groups.
• Demonstrated expertise in modern frontend technologies such as React, Next.js, and GraphQL, with a history of building high-performance web experiences.
• Full-stack capabilities, including backend experience with Node.js and Python, to manage features from end to end.
• In-depth knowledge of UI performance optimization, web accessibility standards, and responsive design principles.
• Proven experience in implementing and scaling shared frontend infrastructure, component libraries, or design systems across multiple teams.
• A strong history of driving architectural clarity and technical alignment across different departments.
• Ability to convert customer and product needs into dependable, maintainable, and impactful technical outcomes.
• A track record of improving developer experience, team efficiency, and system sustainability.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the capacity to influence various stakeholders.
• Comfort working in ambiguous environments and enabling teams to succeed despite uncertainty.

Nice to have

• Experience creating alignment and driving progress in complex technical areas.
• Skill in balancing immediate project needs with long-term system health and customer experience.
• A proactive approach to resolving cross-team blockers and scaling constraints.
• Ability to mentor senior engineering talent and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• A commitment to advocating for customers through resilient and scalable design.

Skills & tools

• React
• Next.js
• GraphQL
• Node.js
• Python

Practical notes

• Offers equity.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off, company holidays, and quarterly mental health days.
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
• Parental leave.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401k with employer matching.
• Offsite team retreats.
• Hims & Hers considers all qualified applicants for employment.
• Accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the application process.

About the company

Hims & Hers Health Inc. operates as an American telehealth company headquartered in San Francisco. The business provides prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, and personal care products through a direct-to-consumer subscription model. The platform connects patients with licensed healthcare providers for online consultations. This approach allows individuals to receive diagnoses and treatment plans without visiting a physical clinic. The company focuses on conditions such as hair loss, sexual health, skin care, and mental health. Medications are fulfilled through partnered pharmacies and shipped directly to the patient's home. The subscription model automates refills and ongoing care management. The service aims to reduce barriers like cost, geography, and stigma associated with traditional in-person visits. The company uses a mobile app and website to manage the patient experience from intake to delivery. It operates within state telehealth regulations and pharmacy licensing requirements. The business model emphasizes convenience, privacy, and accessibility for routine health needs. The company has expanded its product catalog to include a range of wellness and personal care items. It continues to grow its provider network to support clinical oversight across multiple specialties. The goal is to integrate clinical care, pharmacy fulfillment, and ongoing support into a single digital experience.