Staff Engineer Web and Desktop (f/m/d)

Festanstellung, Vollzeit · Berlin, European Union

WHO WE ARE
Join Wire, the leading end-to-end encrypted communication platform revolutionizing secure collaboration for businesses, critical infrastructure, and governments. We prioritize privacy as a fundamental right, providing organizations across industries with the most secure communication experience possible. Our cutting-edge encryption technology and robust security measures have made us a trusted partner in the technology, finance, healthcare, and government sectors. If you're driven by the mission to redefine secure communication and want to be part of an innovative and dynamic team, join us at Wire. Together, we'll build a world where privacy and security are the foundation of modern communication.
GENERAL INFORMATION
  • Employment Type: Permanent
  • Role: Staff Engineer Web and Desktop
  • Previous working experience: 8+ years in Web Development
  • Working hours: 40hrs/week
  • Working Location: Berlin or Paris Office, Remote within Germany or EU
  • Reports to: Engineering Manager - Web
  • Desired start date: As soon as possible
YOUR CHALLENGE AT WIRE
Be ready to play an essential role by joining our Web Team in Berlin. You will help build the future of Wire and become a pioneer in transforming how organizations, governments, and people communicate securely. You work closely with the Product Team and interact with other client development teams regularly. 

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead the design and development of Wire’s Web and Desktop application, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience, while not compromising on security.
  • Enhance and architect a scalable and maintainable front-end using React and TypeScript, setting standards for code quality and best practices.
  • Drive the adoption and integration of the latest web technologies (Web Workers, WebRTC & Web Assembly) to enhance the performance, security and responsiveness of our applications.
  • Facilitate knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
  • Spearhead initiatives to implement cutting-edge technologies and open standards (like MLS) that ensure private and secure communications.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and senior developers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and other development teams, to translate complex product requirements into robust technical solutions.
  • Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of feature development, from initial design through testing and deployment, ensuring high standards of quality and performance.
  • Drive innovation and technical strategy to keep Wire at the forefront of secure communication and user-friendly technology.
YOUR PROFILE
  • You have at least 7 years of experience working with TypeScript
  • You have at least 5 years of experience with React and Node.js
  • You know how to make practical use of modern CSS (Media queries, CSS in JS, etc.)
  • You have an excellent understanding of different data encryption techniques 
  • You have strong experience with version control systems (Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • You bring profound knowledge of security best practices in software development.
  • You’re experienced with build tools (web pack, npm scripts, lerna)
  • You are proficient in building web-based desktop applications, preferably using Electron.
  • You have strong experience with crafting well-designed APIs
  • You are confident in independently translating product requirements into technical specifications
  • You can lead feature development from design to testing and finally deployment
  • You have excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • You bring strong communication and collaboration skills and promote a collaborative environment.
  • You understand the value of unit tests and you are comfortable with TDD
  • You can mentor other developers and nurture their development
WHY WIRE?
  • Join a market-proven (>1,000 customers) company and drive Wire to become the worldwide market leader.
  • Enjoy a yearly education budget of 1000 EUR to strengthen personal capabilities.
  • Stay balanced and mentally and physically healthy with an Urban Sports Club subscription!
  • Work from a beautiful office in the heart of Berlin or choose a mix of working from anywhere vs. spending selected days together in our office to connect on a personal level
  • Enjoy fresh breakfast in the office, daily fruits, snacks, free soft drinks, and the world's best Barista coffee machine.
  • Wire is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or race.
If you are a Staff Engineer Web with a proven track record of driving quality and excellence, we encourage you to apply and join our dedicated team at WIre. Together, we will shape the future of WIRE through an unwavering commitment to quality and innovation.
CONTACT
Have we caught your interest? Please apply or send your questions to jobs@wire.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
About us
We're building a secure, easy-to-use, and feature-rich communication tool with the latest technologies. We don't just create software — we're also impacting national and international committees. Our research and development occur at our Berlin headquarters and other locations in Europe and the USA, where we embrace diversity and adhere to the strictest data protection standards. We see regulations as a foundation supporting our commitment to secure our customer's communication. 
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