About this role
At Freshworks, great user experience isn’t a layer—it’s built into the foundation. As a Staff Frontend Engineer, you’ll architect the core of that experience. You’ll own critical parts of our frontend stack, lead large-scale initiatives, and build frameworks and UI systems that power our global products.
This role is for engineers who understand performance from first principles, write scalable component libraries, and can turn design vision into engineering reality—at speed and scale.
The Impact You Will Create
Architecting for Scale: You will own and evolve our complex frontend architecture. By championing initiatives like micro-frontends and robust system design, you will build the technical foundation that allows multiple engineering teams to ship code rapidly and safely.Elevating the User Experience: You will blur the line between engineering and design. By obsessing over browser rendering, DOM optimization, and pixel-perfect interactions, you will deliver blazing-fast, highly accessible, and deeply engaging user interfaces.Multiplying Engineering Velocity: You won't just write great code; you will build the tools that help others write great code. By creating scalable, reusable UI component libraries and establishing bulletproof testing strategies (Unit, E2E, Visual), you will drastically reduce time-to-market for new features.Setting the Gold Standard: As a cultural pillar of the engineering team, you will elevate the craft of everyone around you. Through deeply thoughtful RFCs, meticulous PR reviews, and a relentless focus on quality and empathy, you will mentor the next generation of frontend craftsmen.Responsibilities
Design, build, and scale component libraries and design systems across products.Own frontend architecture and drive standardisation across teams.Lead complex UI efforts involving performance, accessibility, and responsive design.Translate design specs into extensible, high-performance components.Define and enforce best practices for code structure, testing, and maintainability.Optimize large frontend codebases for performance and readability.Mentor frontend engineers across teams; conduct deep technical reviews.Collaborate with product managers and designers to influence experience strategy.Skill Inventory
Core Technical Stack
Advanced JavaScript / TypeScriptModern JS Frameworks (React preferred)HTML5, CSS3, and modern styling approachesData Structures & Frontend AlgorithmsArchitecture & Performance
Frontend System Design & Micro-frontendsBrowser Rendering & DOM OptimizationReusable Component Libraries / Design SystemsWeb Accessibility (a11y) & Cross-Browser CompatibilityTesting & Engineering Practices
Frontend Testing Ecosystems (Unit, E2E, Visual Regression)Advanced Debugging & Profiling ToolsWriting Technical RFCs & Architecture DocumentationCI/CD for Frontend ApplicationsSoft Skills & Leadership
Tech-Initiative Leadership & Change ManagementUI/UX Design Sensibility & EmpathyMentorship & Peer Code ReviewsCross-functional Collaboration (Design, Product, Backend) Requirements
10 to 15 years of web developer, UI developer, JavaScript expert or frontend engineer experience.Deep expertise in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern JS frameworks (React preferred).Strong experience in frontend architecture, micro-frontends, and reusable libraries.Proven track record in building highly responsive, accessible, and performant UIs.Deep understanding of browser rendering, DOM optimization, and debugging tools.Familiar with testing strategies for frontend apps (unit, E2E, visual regression).Strong foundation in data structures and frontend algorithms.Experience driving long-term tech initiatives and architectural upgrades.Qualification
Degree in Computer Science or related technical field.Strong sense of design, UX, and interaction details.Passion for building engineering cultures focused on quality, speed, and empathy.You think like a system designer and execute like a craftsman.Strong written and verbal communication—your RFCs and PR reviews are gold. At Freshworks, we have fostered an environment that enables everyone to find their true potential, purpose, and passion, welcoming colleagues of all backgrounds, genders, sexual orientations, religions, and ethnicities. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and believe that diversity in the workplace creates a more vibrant, richer environment that boosts the goals of our employees, communities, and business. Fresh vision. Real impact. Come build it with us.