Sr. Engineering Lead (Front-end and Mobile)

ABOUT US:

Built around our mission, we started AG more than a decade ago as a way to bring comprehensive and convenient daily nutrition to just about everybody. Originators of the Essentialist Nutrition movement, our philosophy is to focus on a very small number of products based on what the latest science indicates is essential to human health.

AG1 is made from the highest quality ingredients, in accordance with the strictest standards and obsessively improved based on the latest science. 75 vitamins, minerals, and whole-food sourced nutrients in one convenient daily serving. Optimized for athletes, life-letes, and everyone in between. Vegan, Paleo, and Keto-friendly. One scoop or travel packet, 8 ounces of water. Every day. That's it.

Our mission is to empower people to take ownership of their health.

THE ROLE:

Athletic Greens (AG) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Engineering Lead specializing in web and mobile platforms to join our team. As a Senior Engineering Lead, you will report to the Director of Engineering and provide technical leadership to our front-end engineering team on the development and sustainability of our architecture, ensuring high-quality, responsive, and scalable solutions. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape the product vision and strategy in alignment with business goals. AG is a fast-paced and innovative company, and we're looking for a Senior Engineering Lead who can bring strong technical leadership and contribute to the growth and success of our engineering initiatives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, providing guidance and advocating for engineering best practices
• Foster a collaborative and high-performing engineering culture, promoting innovation, code quality, and continuous improvement
• Oversee the end-to-end software development process, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality code and features that meet business requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers, to define project goals, priorities, deliverables, and quality assurance
• Support and maintain project plans and delivery timelines to effectively manage multiple concurrent projects
• Identify and mitigate risks and bottlenecks, proactively addressing issues that may impact project delivery or team performance
• Drive technical excellence and best practices across the engineering teams, advocating for code quality, scalability, maintainability, and performance
• Stay up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and software development methodologies, and apply this knowledge to improve processes and drive innovation within the organization
• Establish and maintain documentation of engineering processes, guidelines, and decisions
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, presenting technical solutions and providing progress updates
• Monitor and optimize front-end and mobile application performance for an enhanced user experience
• Set performance metrics and KPIs for the frontend engineering team to track progress and align with business objectives
• Implement security measures to protect user data and comply with security standards
• Engage in client-facing activities, such as presentations and demos, to showcase technical capabilities

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in front-end software development, including at least 4 years in a leadership role
• Proficiency in leading a frontend team using React/Next.js and Typescript
• Experience building and deploying a mobile app using Flutter or React Native preferred
• Experience with headless CMS solutions (Sanity, Prismic, etc)
• Familiarity with e-commerce like Shopify and subscription platforms is preferred
• In-depth knowledge of software development methodologies, agile practices, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and address technical challenges and opportunities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams
• Experience with Vue/Nuxt.js is a plus
• Familiarity with Vercel is a plus
• Experience with GTM (Google Tag Manager), A/B testing tools, marketing pixels, and 3rd party tracking is a plus

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• A 100% remote working environment, which has been implemented from day one.
• An immensely strong company culture that is enforced through the hiring process ensures values alignment and a highly collaborative team.
• 90% premium coverage for top medical, dental and vision plans.
• Employer paid short-term disability and life insurance.
• A mission-driven approach to each and everything that we do, with an overall goal to significantly improve our customer's health and wellness.
• Paid maternity and paternity leave to allow you to spend time with your new family.
• A monthly fitness class credit to support you on your health and fitness journey.
• Annual company-wide retreats and quarterly department-wide meet-ups (COVID permitting).
• A 401k plan with company-matching because life is an opportunity and we care about your future.
• Paid holidays and an unlimited vacation policy to ensure you have a healthy work-life balance.
• The opportunity to work with passionate, high-growth, business-minded colleagues.
• A brand new company laptop and a generous home-office budget so you can work your best.
• Access to Athletic Greens product and swag items.

AG is dedicated to providing equitable and competitive compensation & benefits packages. For this particular role, the base salary range is $165,000 - $195,000 and will ultimately be decided at the offer stage, based on an individual candidate's level of skills and experience aligned with the needs of this role. Base salary is one component of total compensation for this position. We provide a competitive mix of base salary, performance bonus, and stock option allocation for eligible roles.

Athletic Greens is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to inspiring fulfilling lives, starting with a focus on health and we believe this starts in the workplace. We do this by providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where all team members can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and make a difference in the world together. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. We are an equal opportunity employer.