Senior Software Engineer (Frontend Focused, Fullstack)

ClearstorySoftware EngineeringWalnut Creek, CA, USAPosted on Jun 5, 2026Apply nowClearstory is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to help lead the evolution of our frontend platform and customer experience. This is a high-impact role for an engineer who cares deeply about frontend architecture, product quality, and building systems that scale.While this is a full stack role, the center of gravity is the frontend. You’ll help shape the technical direction of our React application, define frontend standards and architecture, and build the foundations that allow product teams to move quickly while maintaining a high bar for craftsmanship and reliability.We’re looking for someone who combines strong frontend engineering expertise with product thinking and technical leadership. This is an individual contributor role with significant influence across the engineering organization. You’ll partner closely with engineering leadership, product, and design to shape both the user experience and the technical direction behind it.Clearstory is an AI-forward engineering organization. We use modern AI tooling every day, not as a novelty, but as core leverage. You’ll have access to modern development workflows, strong engineering peers, and the opportunity to influence how engineering evolves as we scale.We operate in a hybrid work model: 3 days per week in the office, with the option to work 2 days per week from home if desired. We value in-person collaboration while supporting flexibility.As a Senior Software Engineer, You WillLead frontend architecture and technical direction across our platformBuild and evolve scalable React and TypeScript application patternsDrive improvements in frontend performance, maintainability, testing, and developer experienceBuild full stack product features end-to-endPartner closely with product and design to create polished, intuitive customer experiencesHelp define engineering standards, architecture patterns, and frontend platform investmentsMentor and influence engineers through technical leadership, design reviews, and collaborationContribute to roadmap planning and technical strategy discussionsHelp scale engineering systems and practices as the company growsMove fast in a SOC 2–compliant environment using modern AI-assisted development workflowsAbout YouWe’re looking for someone who:Has deep expertise in modern frontend engineering and React application architectureCares deeply about product quality, usability, and frontend craftsmanshipEnjoys solving complex UI and application architecture problemsOperates with high ownership and strong engineering judgmentCommunicates clearly and collaborates effectively across engineering, product, and designCan lead through influence without needing formal management authorityThrives in fast-moving startup environments with broad ownership and impactEmbodies our core values: Be Curious, Customer Obsession, and Keep It Simple7+ years of professional software engineering experienceDeep expertise in React, TypeScript, and modern frontend application developmentExperience designing and scaling frontend architectures for complex SaaS applicationsStrong understanding of component systems, state management, frontend performance, and developer toolingFull stack experience building production applications and APIsStrong product instincts and customer empathyExcellent written and verbal communication skillsExperience leading large technical initiatives or platform-level improvementsNice to HaveExperience building highly interactive SaaS applicationsExperience with design systems or frontend platform engineeringExperience mentoring senior engineers and influencing engineering cultureFamiliarity with AI-powered product experiences or AI-assisted development workflowsExperience with Golang, modern cloud infrastructure, or distributed systemsClearstory is a first-of-its-kind, category-defining SaaS company revolutionizing how commercial construction teams manage and communicate change orders. Our platform digitizes and automates outdated, manual workflows, bringing efficiency, transparency, and collaboration to one of the most critical parts of construction.We AreA Series B, 100% SaaS companyTrusted by over 50% of ENR’s 2025 Top 50 GCs nationwide, with 14k+ contractors on the Clearstory networkProcessing $3B in change orders shared monthly across our platformSolving a massive industry problem with strong product-market fitLed by a team with deep expertise in both construction and softwareBenefitsCompetitive salary and equitySubsidized healthcare, vision, and dental coverageAccess to modern AI tooling and development workflowsAccess to online learning and professional development resourcesRegular interaction with executive leadershipA collaborative and mission-driven team environmentApply nowSee more open positions at Clearstory