Junior Software Engineer

Algolia is looking for a software engineer to join the Visibility Squad and contribute to the front-end development and integrations of the Algolia website and other projects, such as our blog or our Search Grader. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to help Algolia become more visible, develop its identity and go the extra mile when it comes to design. In addition to being on the cutting edge of a product and industry that is growing at a rapid rate, you'll be working closely with Lucas, Lorris, Ronan and our brand design team to elevate the look and feel of Algolia's websites — creating a mobile & web experience that people love.

We're looking for someone who doesn't just maintain, but raises the bar for how we think about design and front-end technologies. That's why as a candidate you should value & practice transparency, take ownership, have the humility to acknowledge your weaknesses and continuously strive to grow both professionally and personally.

The team is composed of engineers with different backgrounds and experience both in the industry and academia. The diversity works in our favor and you should increase it by bringing your experience, your knowledge and your point of view. Thinking differently is a plus, not a minus! We're transparent with each other and to other teams both about our success and our failures.

Our technical stack is mainly composed of the following tools: React, TypeScript, Next.js, Gatsby, Utility-first CSS, Netlify.

Your role will consist of

• Work closely with the design team to create beautiful and relatable web experiences
• Integrate responsive and maintainable designs across all Algolia websites with accessibility, peformance and SEO in mind
• Maintain and update our library of front-end components

You might be a fit if you have

• You have a first programming experience in Front-End Development (JavaScript, HTML, CSS)
• Interest in recent frameworks such as React, Next.js, Gatsby, etc.
• Rigor in high code quality and other engineering best practices
• Strong interest in design and awareness of the latest trends on the web
• Ability to make independent decisions and taking ownership for them
• Excellent spoken and written English skills required

We're looking for someone who can live our values

• GRIT - Problem-solving and perseverance capability in an ever-changing and growing environment
• TRUST - Willingness to trust our co-workers and to take ownership
• CANDOR - Ability to receive and give constructive feedback.
• CARE - Genuine care about other team members, our clients and the decisions we make in the company.
• HUMILITY- Aptitude for learning from others, putting ego aside.

Benefits

• Private Medical Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• Relocation support
• Company Canteen (high standard)
• Flexible work hours and flexible time off

Perks

• Competitive pay and equity
• Your choice of computer, phone, keyboard, you name it.
• Everything you need to be efficient
• Coaching and sponsorship to participate and speak at leading industry conferences
• Ongoing professional education opportunities through internal & external workshops, including public speaking, language learning (English/French)
• Fun: we spend time together — team building, socialising and making tools that encourage getting to know teammates across offices and continents.
• Charitable contribution matching
• Unique referral rewards program: refer a candidate, and we'll donate to your charity of choice
• Fully stocked kitchens
• Team workouts
• Meals & happy hours