What you’ll do:

We’re looking for an Associate Front-End Software Engineer who seeks out challenges and is comfortable with the unknown. You thrive in a fast-paced, innovative, creative environment. You’re an expert communicator who collaborates well with others, takes initiative to solve tough problems, is passionate about revolutionizing storytelling through virtual reality.

The impact you’ll make:

• Design and implement scalable solutions for the WITHIN web front-end.
• Design and implement new functionality and features for an improved user experience.
• Collaborate with the Web, Design, and Product Teams in requirements specification, feasibility analysis, detailed engineering analysis, development estimates and release planning.
• Creation and delivery of automated unit/integration tests for the code that is written.
• Follow browser vendors' WebVR spec and other APIs to ensure things work as intended for the WITHIN Platform.

What you’ll need to be successful:

• 1-2+ years of JavaScript experience; comfortable assessing, choosing, and configuring JavaScript libraries, frameworks, and working environments.
• BS/MS degree in Computer Science or related technical experience.
• Understanding of browser memory and garbage collection.
• Able to work closely with visual and UX designers to meet exacting requirements.
• Ability to interact and work well with members of other functional groups in a project team.
• Experience with at least one JavaScript framework such as AngularJS, Ember, Backbone, React, Vue.js, etc.
• Experience with a modern web application framework (Ruby on Rails, Python/Flask/Django).
• Be able to work in Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Bonus Points for:

• Ability to take ownership of a project from start to finish.
• Experience in Three.js, and familiarity with the use of WebGL.
• Passion for VR and knowledge of the VR ecosystem including WebVR.
• Experience working with a start-up.
• Written custom Video Players.