Staff UI Software Engineer

WHO WE ARE

At Basis, we empower agencies and brands with cutting-edge software that automates digital media operations. Our all-in-one platform supports seamless planning, reporting, and financial reconciliation across direct, programmatic, search, and social media.

We’re not just building advanced technology; we’re also building a culture where passionate, motivated individuals come together to drive meaningful change. Our commitment to inclusivity and growth ensures our employees thrive both professionally and personally.

With our headquarters in Chicago, we offer flexible work options across the U.S. and Canada, including remote, hybrid, or on-site at headquarters.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Basis Technologies' innovative Engineering team designs and develops new features and integrations for Basis, our industry-leading, comprehensive software solution. We are deeply committed to building software that will change the ad tech industry for the better and are equally dedicated to building an inclusive culture of highly motivated individuals who create a positive and supportive environment together.

The UI Foundations team builds and maintains the design systems, front-end utilities and tooling, and core UI standards utilized by all our other application feature teams. As a member of the team, you will play a crucial role in building the robust, dependable building blocks that are the foundation of our customer-facing interfaces.

WAYS YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

As a Staff UI Software Engineer, you will play a highly influential role in defining the architecture and front-end standards for the future of the Basis application. Your expertise in modern, versatile UI architecture will be balanced with a passion for collaborating with Engineering and Product members of other teams. You will also be expected to:

• Drive large-scale technical projects that depend on multiple teams and systems. Establish and champion best practices and quality standards with the team.

• Set a positive example and mentoring others on how to collaborate in pull requests, demos, and working relationships. Contribute to a culture of learning and high standards of technical achievement.

• Drive significant architectural changes, sunset legacy systems, and improve UI performance and quality—for both internal engineers and Basis customers.

• Take ownership of team deliverables and being accountable for driving projects from ideation through production.

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of our application's business domain and stakeholder needs. Use your knowledge to proactively identify risks and blockers during planning discussions, architecture discussions, and RFCs. Ensure feasibility and alignment between business goals and technical implementation for large-scale projects.

• Embody Basis' core principles while fostering a team culture of positivity, clarity, strong work ethic, and diversity of thought.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• Thoughtful approach to collaboration, design, and decision-making that prioritizes equity, access, and continuous learning.

• Commitment to creating inclusive, respectful environments where all voices are valued and supported.

• Strong product and design intuition.

• Min of 8 years of professional software experience.

• A solid understanding of the JavaScript language and React.js library, as well as the patterns common in UI development—such as state management, routing, web accessibility, form validation, and unit testing.

• Familiarity and expertise with design systems, reusable components, and modern front-end tooling (NPM, Webpack/Vite, micro-frontends). Deep experience creating fast, predictable, and responsive interfaces.

• Fluency with AI coding tools (Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, etc.) as a core part of the development workflow — for code generation, debugging, exploration of unfamiliar codebases, and documentation — paired with strong judgment for evaluating, refining, and taking full ownership of AI-generated output.

• An ability to diagnose and fix performance bottlenecks in your code.

OUR STACK

• JavaScript, React.js, TypeScript, Node.js

• Ruby on Rails, Ruby, Java

• AWS, Docker

• PostgreSQL, Redis

• RabbitMQ, Sidekiq

$136,908 - $213,577 a year

This salary range reflects a typical compensation range for the role and level in most U.S. locations. Final compensation offered will depend on your location, experience, and skills. Total compensation may also include bonuses, equity, and competitive benefits.

Integrity in Hiring

At Basis, integrity is at the core of how we hire. To protect our candidates and our company, we verify identity, education, and employment history for all hires. Some roles may also require onsite or in-person interviews as part of the process. Any misrepresentation of identity, experience, or skills may result in removal from the hiring process or termination of employment. We value transparency and authenticity and expect the same from every applicant.

Anything Else?

Don’t have every skill listed? No problem! We know experience can be built in many ways. If you have relevant skills that aren't reflected in your resume, we encourage you to share them in an optional cover letter.

Life With Basis

We’re committed to our people’s growth and well-being because our success is tied to theirs. That’s why we’ve earned recognition as a top workplace, including: Ad Age, #1 Best Places to Work, WorkLife's #1 Most Committed to Work Life Balance, and the Chicago Tribune's Top Workplaces in Chicago. We offer competitive perks, including a flexible work week, 401k/RRSP matching, mental health support, paid sabbaticals, generous parental leave, flexible work options, and more.

Basis is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate all team members regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race or cultural background, religion, disability, age, and beyond.

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