Head Of Front-End Engineering
$220,000 - $290,000 / year
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Job Description
Join Tillster as Head of Front-End Engineering
Powering the Future of Digital Ordering
The Role: Leader, Architect. Builder. Coach.
At Tillster, we build digital experiences behind the world's biggest restaurant brands. Ordering, loyalty, personalization - we help millions of guests connect with their favorite food, wherever they are.
Now, we're looking for a Head of Front-End Engineering / Front-End Architect to lead the charge across web and mobile platforms. You'll be hands-on, strategic, and obsessed with creating fast, scalable, and beautiful user experiences.
What You'll Do
Architect cross-platform experiences using React, Next.js, and react native new architecture
Scale our shared design system across apps and platforms
Lead our monorepo strategy with Turborepo or Nx
Optimize performance across SEO, accessibility, caching, and bundle size
Bridge mobile and web using Tamagui or shared UI libraries
Mentor engineers and lead technical direction across global teams
Integrate analytics and experimentation without compromising speed
Work alongside product, DevOps, and design to ship quality at scale
Our Stack & Tech PlaygroundAreaToolsWeb & App DevReact 18+, TypeScript, Next.js 13+, React Native 0.76, Expo EASDesign SystemsAtomic design, Figma, Tamagui, tokens & themingArchitectureMonorepo (Turborepo/Nx), Micro-frontends, REST APIsMarTech & DataSegment, Braze, MoEngage, Amplitude, GTM, LaunchDarklyCloud & DevOpsAWS (Lambda, S3, CloudFront, RDS), GitHub Actions, CDKTestingJest, RTL, Cypress, Detox, Charles Proxy, PostmanSecurityAuth0/Cognito, JWT, OWASP, XSS/CSRF preventionMonitoringSentry, Datadog, CloudWatch (bonus!)
What Makes You Stand Out
️ You've led high-performing front-end teams
️ You love building things that scale - and mentoring others to do the same
️ You see React/Next.js as more than a framework - they're part of your toolbox
️ You've architected systems used by millions
️ You thrive in fast-paced, agile environments
️ You still love to write code, not just lead teams
What We're Looking For
8-10+ years in software engineering (with team leadership)
Experience across both web and mobile ecosystems
Track record of building scalable apps and design systems
Comfort leading architectural decisions and shipping production code
Strong communicator across technical and business audiences
BS/MS in CS or equivalent real-world experience
Why Tillster?
We power the digital layer of the restaurant industry, supporting brands you've definitely ordered from. But we're not just another food tech company. We're rethinking the guest journey - with personalization, speed, and delight at every touchpoint.
At Tillster, you'll work with innovators from around the world, helping shape a platform used by millions - and you'll actually see your work in the wild.
Ready to Architect the Future?
If you're passionate about performance, scale, and great design - and love rolling up your sleeves while leading from the front - this is your next big move.
Let's build something delicious.
The Interview Process
Recruiter interview with a Talent Acquisition Specialist
Interview with CTO
3.Technology Interview
- Final interview with our Team Leaders
Making a Difference in the Tillster Way
Our mission is to empower restaurants and consumers globally, by empowering, supporting, and nurturing the people who are part of the global Tillster team. We want to ensure all employees feel respected, confident, and engaged. Creating an inclusive working environment is of the utmost importance to us. To make this a reality, Tillster is dedicated to embracing diversity in all forms and is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, family/parental status, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.
Compensation & Perks
- Base Salary: $220,000-$290,000
- Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, FSA, EAP, and more
- Equity
- Time Off: 15 days PTO in year one, 22+ days after that, plus 10 paid holidays
- Retirement: 401(k) eligibility from Day 1
- Learning: Tuition assistance, Udemy Learning access, development opportunities
The Fine Print
- Remote Role must be based in the U.S. prefer West Coast but open to wherever the talent takes us.
- Local candidates preferred
- No visa sponsorship available
- Principals only-no agencies or cold calls plea
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