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About the role
About Pointhound
Pointhound is revolutionizing how people travel by making credit card points work for them. We help people earn and maximize their credit card points, then turn those points into free flights worldwide. Our mission is to make travel accessible to everyone by unlocking the true value of credit card rewards. Whether it's a dream vacation to Bali or a quick weekend getaway, we're helping people explore the world without spending thousands on airfare.
Founded by proven entrepreneurs with a track record of success, we're a Y Combinator-backed startup led by experienced founders who understand how to build and scale successful consumer businesses. Our founding team previously built Feather, raising $75M in venture capital before a successful exit in 2022. As second-time YC founders, we bring deep experience in building useful consumer products by focusing on the user.
About the Role
We're looking for a Frontend Engineer who is passionate about building responsive, user-centric web applications. You'll be instrumental in creating intuitive interfaces that help our users navigate the complex world of credit card points and flight redemptions. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and have the opportunity to shape and own our product's frontend architecture from the ground up, benefiting from our team's extensive experience in scaling technology companies.
Technical Requirements
Strong proficiency in React and TypeScript for building scalable web applications
Experience with NextJS, including both Pages and App Router implementations
Expertise in modern CSS frameworks, particularly Tailwind CSS
Solid understanding of NodeJS and serverless architecture
Experience working with PostgreSQL or similar RDBMS systems
Proficiency in implementing and maintaining error reporting and tracking systems
Knowledge of content management systems and email platform integrations
Experience with user analytics implementation and data-driven decision making
What Makes You Stand Out
Self-motivated: you take initiative and drive projects forward without nudges
Consumer experience: previous experience in customer-facing frontend development is ideal (but not required)
QA: Strong quality assurance mindset with experience in self-review processes
Meticulous attention to detail, particularly in design implementation and user experience
Demonstrated enthusiasm for learning new technologies and expanding your skill set
What You'll Do
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Pair with design to build intuitive interfaces that make complex points calculations and flight options easy to understand
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Develop and maintain modern web applications using React and NextJS
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Implement responsive designs using Tailwind CSS
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Work with serverless platforms to create scalable solutions
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Integrate with various backend services and databases
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Implement and monitor error tracking systems
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Collaborate on user analytics implementation
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Contribute to the continuous improvement of our frontend architecture
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000
Comprehensive healthcare package including health, vision, and dental insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
Flexible vacation policy
Quarterly team off-sites both domestically and internationally
Free flights using points through our platform!
Why Pointhound
Join a team with proven experience in building, scaling and selling successful startups
Be part of a mission to make travel accessible to everyone
Benefit from the mentorship of experienced founders and engineers who have successfully navigated the startup journey multiple times
Be part of a Y Combinator-backed company with strong funding and resources
Work in an environment that understands both the technical and business aspects of building successful products
Opportunity to shape the technical direction of a venture-backed startup from its early stages
Help build a product that directly impacts people's ability to see the world
We offer a dynamic work environment where you'll have the opportunity to work with modern technologies while making a significant impact on our product's development. With our proven track record of success and strong backing, you'll be joining a team that knows how to build and scale successful products.
Join us at Pointhound and help shape the future of our frontend development while making travel accessible to everyone!
To apply, please submit your resume and/or LinkedIn and anything demonstrating your experience with the listed technologies.