Frontend Developer

At OpenReel, we’re reimagining what’s possible with video.

OpenReel is the leading Remote Video Creation platform that empowers global enterprises, consumer brands, media companies, and agencies to direct and film professional quality video content from a mobile device or webcam — regardless of location or skillset. Fortune 500 companies such as AWS, Salesforce, Hubspot, and ViacomCBS rely on OpenReel’s patented technology to remotely capture and collaborate on video projects at scale more efficiently, affordably, and sustainably. 

Founded in 2016, OpenReel is a VC-backed, Series-A technology company that was recently named #540 of 5000 on Inc. Magazine’s list of fastest-growing private American companies. OpenReel is based in New York, with its remote workforce distributed worldwide. 

As the Front-end Developer, you will: 

• Take ownership of critical parts of the application
• Work to help refine and develop the next gen of javascript APIs
• Work closely with the entire engineering team
• Work in an agile environment that is fast changing
• Look to push the limits of what javascript APIs are able to do with today’s technologies
• Research into new, emerging and cutting edge technology
• Influence the roadmap and product development working with designers and executives

What you’ll need:

• 3+ years experience in a similar role, preferably in a SaaS business
• Expertise in Angular TypeScript
• Experience building scalable front-end infrastructure software or distributed systems
• Extensive experience with GitHub, along with testing and debugging
• Knowledge related to media streaming and real time communication using websockets a plus
• Expertise in node.js/nest/js Typescript a plus
• Experience with RDS, MySQL a plus
• Experience with AWS a plus
• The ability to self-motivate in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment with competing deadlines.

OpenReel Perks:

• This role is based remotely in the US
• Competitive compensation package, including:
• Fully remote work opportunities, home office set up stipend, and Learning & Development opportunities
• Rich medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• 401(k), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)
• Life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Unlimited PTO and 14 Paid Annual Holidays
• Twelve weeks paid parental leave for primary and secondary caregiver

About

OpenReel is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, and other statuses protected by law.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.