Software Engineer, Frontend

Homebase (YC W21)

. Design and build scalable, performant frontend software for Homebase customers .

Posted 3/27/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$110,000 - CA$130,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptReact

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and build scalable, performant frontend software for Homebase customers
Empower other frontend teams by building tooling and improving developer workflows
Evaluate and recommend emerging frameworks and frontend technologies
Collaborate closely with engineering, design, and product to deliver delightful user experiences
Mentor junior engineers and lead by example with clean, maintainable code
Support our transition into an AI-first engineering culture by adopting tools that improve velocity

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in frontend development, preferably with React.js
Strong expertise in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Familiarity with Git, GitHub, and pull request workflows
Experience working in agile environments
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience
Ability to evaluate and compare frameworks and technologies objectively

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ownership & Savings: Stock options + TFSA/RRSP with 4% company match
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
Time Flexibility: Flex time off + company holidays + designated focus periods
Family Support: Maternity/Parental Leave EI top-up support offered (after 6 months of service)
Work Your Way: Work From Anywhere Month + meeting-free weeks yearly
Protection Plans: Life insurance + short/long-term disability coverage
Workspace Perks: Meals provided, team offsites, and Customer Days

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Hard Skills & Tools

frontend developmentReact.jsHTMLCSSJavaScriptGitGitHubagile methodologiesframework evaluationtooling

Soft Skills

mentoringcollaborationleadershipcommunicationclean code practicesdeveloper workflowsuser experience focusobjectivity in evaluationproblem-solvingadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Engineeringequivalent experience