Senior Frontend Engineer

ph3Who Are We /h3pFounded in 2013, Smallpdf has been simplifying PDF management for millions globally. We've combined Swiss engineering with a deep understanding of our user's needs, leading us to join forces with Pdftools in 2022. Today, our diverse team of over 100 professionals from 34 nationalities operates across Zurich, Belgrade, and Barcelona. We're committed to making PDF and life just a bit easier for over a billion users in 24 languages. /ph3About the role /h3pAs a bSenior Frontend Engineer /b, and a bproduct engineer /b at heart, you’ll help shape user experiences for millions of people, with real ownership from idea to production. /ppWe’re not looking for someone who just picks up tickets and writes code - we really want someone who is keen to learn and work in a cross functional environment. You’ll help turn ideas into quick MVPs, run A/B tests or other validation techniques, and use what you learn to guide future decisions. We value pragmatic trade-offs and fast feedback over perfection. /ppBeyond your product team, you’ll contribute to our bFrontend Guild /b, helping evolve shared standards and practices that keep our frontend codebase healthy, scalable and able to support our future product and experimentation endeavours. Previous experience working on SaaS products with a global audience is highly appreciated, but not a hard requirement. /ph3What you will do /h3ullipPlay a major part in delivering complex product features, experiments, or systems, from discovery and planning all the way to rollout and analysis /p /lilipBuild fast, reliable, and user-friendly interfaces using modern frontend technologies /p /lilipCreate experiments and prototypes to quickly validate assumptions and guide product decisions /p /lilipLook at problems deeply, identify patterns, and propose solutions that are both scalable and maintainable /p /lilipWork closely with Product, Design, and Data to align on goals and deliver meaningful outcomes, even in ambiguous problem spaces /p /lilipInfluence product direction through technical insight and user empathy /p /lilipContribute to how we work as a team, including our engineering standards, rituals, and processes /p /lilipSupport teammates, share knowledge, and help maintain a collaborative, open, and inclusive culture /p /lilipCommunicate clearly and thoughtfully, explaining decisions, trade-offs, and risks in an approachable way /p /li /ulh3About you /h3ullipStrong experience building modern web applications at scale /p /lilipDeep knowledge of React and TypeScript, combined with a pragmatic approach to architecture /p /lilipAble to bring clarity to ambiguous situations and move work forward with confidence /p /lilipComfortable making decisions based on context and data /p /lilipYou actively question whether we are solving the right problem, propose alternatives, and help the team course-correct early /p /lilipPassionate about product and motivated by solving real user problems /p /lilipKeen to work closely with Product, Design, and Data to help shape what we build /p /lilipEnjoys iterative work, simplifying scope, and learning through experimentation /p /lilipStrong communicator (in English) who thrives in cross-functional collaboration /p /lilipHumble, open and eager to help others succeed /p /lilipEnergized by ownership and motivated to create real impact /p /lilipBased in Zurich or willing to relocate (this is an on-site role, 2-3 days in office min.) /p /lilipSwiss or EU passport holder (or another permit that allows you to work in Switzerland) /p /li /ulh3Nice to have’s /h3ullipSome comfort and interest in working across the stack (Node.js or simple backend work in Go) /p /lilipExperience writing SQL queries and doing basic analysis, for example checking how a metric behaves across A/B segments to validate an experiment (not running a full experiment analysis with significance calculations etc.) /p /lilipFamiliarity with common metrics relevant to SaaS companies, such as MAU, ARR, conversion rates, or churn /p /li /ulh3What success looks like in this role /h3ullipRegularly ships meaningful product increments and experiments with measurable impact /p /lilipInfluences product direction through technical insight and user empathy /p /lilipImproves the frontend codebase beyond the scope of assigned work /p /lilipIs a trusted partner for Product and Design in ambiguous problem spaces /p /li /ulh3How we work /h3ullipWe value curiosity over defensiveness /p /lilipWe expect engineers to seek feedback early and often /p /lilipWe prefer simple, understandable solutions over clever ones /p /lilipWe treat mistakes as learning opportunities, not blame assignments /p /li /ulh3We use the latest technologies /h3ullipReact (with hooks) /p /lilipTypeScript (through Babel) /p /lilipRedux /p /lilipNodeJs /p /lilipstyled-components /p /lilipRedshift /p /lilipBackend: Go, Python, AWS, Hetzner, Cloudflare /p /li /ulpCheck our stack via /ph3Our benefits /h3pYou get to impact how over 30 million people get work done monthly. /ppPush boundaries and dare to fail - that’s how we learn! /pp30 vacation days - yep, you read that right - you can take them whenever you need them. /ppFlexibility: we have flexible working hours. /ppNeed a long break? We offer sabbatical leave to employees who’ve been with us for over two years. /pp16 weeks parental leave - 100% of your salary - for all new parents. /ppDon’t leave your four-legged friends at home; our Zurich office is pet-friendly. /ppA well-being budget of up to 2,000 CHF every year that can be used for training and development (plus days off for courses or training) and for physical and mental well-being purposes. /ppHack days to challenge you and your team, plus build amazing things. /ph3Compensation philosophy /h3pAt Smallpdf, we believe compensation should be fair, transparent, and thoughtfully aligned with the value each person brings to our team. Our approach balances several key factors - current market trends, role expectations, seniority, experience, and geographic location - to ensure every offer is both competitive and equitable. /ppWe review our salary ranges regularly to stay in step with the evolving market, and we make decisions based on skills, impact, and responsibility rather than negotiation strength. Our goal is simple: to recognize and reward great work, support long-term growth, and create a compensation structure that feels fair, consistent, and grounded in integrity. /ppWe want everyone at Pdftools to feel valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work - and our compensation philosophy is designed to reflect exactly that. /ph3Hiring policy /h3pSmallpdf is an equal-opportunity employer, and we believe our strength comes from a team that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, identities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We welcome applicants of all genders, ethnicities, ages, abilities, orientations, and life paths. You’ll also have the option to share your pronouns and answer an anonymous demographic questionnaire when you apply. This information is completely voluntary, but it helps us stay accountable in building an inclusive and equitable hiring process. /ppWe use AI thoughtfully in our day-to-day work, but we value human curiosity, creativity, and integrity above all. We’re excited to meet candidates who bring genuine expertise, real stories, and authentic experience to the table. /ppBy submitting your application, you agree to Smallpdf handling and storing your data in accordance with our privacy guidelines. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr