About Pagoda

Pagoda is shepherding a future where NEAR becomes the blockchain operating system. We believe that re-inventing how software is made and distributed is our greatest opportunity to open economic access to those who are not fully integrated into the global economy. Our products empower people to find opportunity, invent new experiences, and collaborate. Let's build an Open Web world. A world where people control their assets, data, and power of governance.

About The Role

The Gateway Technology team is looking for an experienced Javascript Engineer to join our BOS Web Engine team’s effort to build an experimental runtime/rendering layer aimed at replacing the Discovery Virtual Machine with a full-featured React (or Preact) environment, enabling access to the greater web ecosystem including NPM dependencies. 

We are looking for a productive, pragmatic, empathetic collaborator to join the team. Someone who is excited by challenging technical problems, has proficiency in low-level browser APIs, and familiarity with framework rendering pipelines (i.e. React or Preact).

What You'll Be Doing

This position requires working on open source projects within a team of full stack and front-end engineers, communicating very closely with internal engineering teams and the community of developers building upon core components of the blockchain operating system.

  • Working with full stack and front-end engineers on achieving the vision of the BOS Web Engine;
  • Work on a collaborative and globally distributed team of world class experienced engineers, providing an opportunity to learn and grow your technical skill set.
  • Interface with many open-source projects where you might be asked to represent the NEAR organization

What We're Looking For

  • Deep familiarity with web standards
  • Fluency in Javascript/Typescript
  • Fluency in React or Preact
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Experience working with a fully remote team and the skills to excel at working in a remote environment
  • You should be familiar with the full stack and front-end development
  • A solid understanding of CSS
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related fields is a must

We'd Love If You Have

  • Experience building UIs which managed multiple browsing contexts
  • Open source contributions and previous or continued involvement in open source communities
  • Familiarity with other crypto or blockchain technologies
  • Experience working at a startup
  • Deep knowledge of the React or Preact render pipeline

Here’s What Our Interview Process Looks Like

Our interviews take place via Zoom and typically consists of the following stages:

  • Recruiter Screen 
  • Hiring Screen
  • First Round: 
    • Coding Interview
  • Final Round
    • Navigating Ambiguity Interview
    • Web Framework and Browser Concepts Interview
    • Pagoda Values Interview

Compensation

The base salary range for this role is $165,750 - $195,000, which represents the salary range applicable to US locations only. This does not include bonus, incentives, or benefits.

The actual base pay within the range is dependent upon many factors, including: leveling, relevant skills, and work location. If you are based outside of the US, we there are other geographic considerations that may impact your final compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the compensation and benefits applicable to your preferred location during the hiring process.

Benefits & Perks

  • Encouraged 20 days of flexible PTO per year, plus your local holidays
  • Wellness weeks – 2 weeks of paid company-wide closures 
  • 100% Paid medical, dental and vision, AD&D and life insurance for US employees, including 85% coverage for dependents, and HSA + FSA options; For non-US employees, 100% Paid private medical coverage available at the highest tiered plan
  • Access to licensed therapists and mental health resources through Spill, 100% confidential and paid by Pagoda; plus $75 monthly reimbursement for wellness
  • Generous parental leave options; All employees have access to $10,000 in fertility assistance through Carrot
  • For US employees, 401(k) retirement plan available (no match)
  • Annual company retreats and team offsites (2023 was in Spain; 2022 in Portugal)
  • $2,000 Continued Education Reimbursement
  • $2,000 Home Office Reimbursement  
  • Co-working Space Reimbursement

Our Values at Pagoda

Our values express our company culture. Learn more on our careers page.

Pagoda is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.

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