Frontend Engineer
Quick answer
The Open Home Foundation is hiring a remote, Europe-based Frontend Engineer to develop and maintain smart home ecosystem projects with a competitive salary at the 75th percentile of the local market.
- Role
- Frontend Engineer
- Organization
- The Open Home Foundation
- Location
- Europe (Remote)
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- 51,000 EUR - 62,000 EUR (Location dependent, matches 75th percentile of local market)
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The Open Home Foundation is seeking a Frontend Engineer to support its Ecosystem department, focusing on projects like ESPHome, Music Assistant, and various smart home protocols. The role involves developing and maintaining frontend components, collaborating with engineering and product teams, and actively engaging with the open-source community. You will contribute to high-quality code standards while ensuring web application performance and scalability. This position is a great opportunity to influence the architecture of tools that promote privacy and sustainability in the smart home space.
What you'll do
- Conduct code reviews for teammates and community contributors.
- Collaborate with engineering, design, and product teams on new web features.
- Improve frontend codebase quality, maintainability, and scalability.
- Address user-reported issues and define tasks for community contributors.
What it takes
- 3+ years of professional TypeScript development experience.
- Experience developing and optimizing progressive web applications (PWAs).
- Hands-on experience with modern frontend frameworks such as Lit, React, or Vue.
- Current residency in Europe and eligibility to work within the region.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
25 days paid time off, 14 days paid sick leave, work hardware budget, 50% internet connection fee subsidy, and dedicated work time for open-source maintenance.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
Yes, The Open Home Foundation is a fully remote organization, though you must be currently based in Europe and eligible to work there.
What is the compensation for this role?
The foundation targets the 75th percentile of local market rates, offering approximately 62,000 EUR in the Netherlands, 55,000 GBP in the UK, and 51,000 EUR in Spain or Portugal, with other locations discussed during the interview.
What are the key technical requirements?
Candidates need 3+ years of professional TypeScript experience, proficiency with Git/GitHub workflows, and hands-on experience with modern frontend frameworks and PWA development.
How do I apply for this position?
You can apply through the organization's recruitment portal to start the process, which includes an HR interview, a technical assessment, and a team interview.
How to apply
Apply directly on The Open Home Foundation's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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