Head of Front-End Engineering

🍔 Join Tillster as Head of Front-End Engineering Powering the Future of Digital Ordering 🚀 The Role: Leader, Architect. Builder. Coach. At Tillster , we build digital experiences behind the world’s biggest restaurant brands. Ordering, loyalty, personalization — we help millions of guests connect with their favorite food, wherever they are. Now, we’re looking for a Head of Front-End Engineering / Front-End Architect to lead the charge across web and mobile platforms. You’ll be hands-on, strategic, and obsessed with creating fast, scalable, and beautiful user experiences. 🎯 What You'll Do 💡 Architect cross-platform experiences using React, Next.js, and react native new architecture 🎨 Scale our shared design system across apps and platforms 🧱 Lead our monorepo strategy with Turborepo or Nx 🔍 Optimize performance across SEO, accessibility, caching, and bundle size 📱 Bridge mobile and web using Tamagui or shared UI libraries 🤝 Mentor engineers and lead technical direction across global teams 📊 Integrate analytics and experimentation without compromising speed 🚀 Work alongside product, DevOps, and design to ship quality at scale 🧠 Our Stack & Tech Playground Area Tools Web & App Dev React 18+, TypeScript, Next.js 13+, React Native 0.76, Expo EAS Design Systems Atomic design, Figma, Tamagui, tokens & theming Architecture Monorepo (Turborepo/Nx), Micro-frontends, REST APIs MarTech & Data Segment, Braze, MoEngage, Amplitude, GTM, LaunchDarkly Cloud & DevOps AWS (Lambda, S3, CloudFront, RDS), GitHub Actions, CDK Testing Jest, RTL, Cypress, Detox, Charles Proxy, Postman Security Auth0/Cognito, JWT, OWASP, XSS/CSRF prevention Monitoring Sentry, Datadog, CloudWatch (bonus!) 🔥 What Makes You Stand Out ✔️ You’ve led high-performing front-end teams ✔️ You love building things that scale — and mentoring others to do the same ✔️ You see React/Next.js as more than a framework — they’re part of your toolbox ✔️ You’ve architected systems used by millions ✔️ You thrive in fast-paced, agile environments ✔️ You still love to write code , not just lead teams 📍 What We’re Looking For ✅ 8–10+ years in software engineering (with team leadership) ✅ Experience across both web and mobile ecosystems ✅ Track record of building scalable apps and design systems ✅ Comfort leading architectural decisions and shipping production code ✅ Strong communicator across technical and business audiences ✅ BS/MS in CS or equivalent real-world experience 🌎 Why Tillster? We power the digital layer of the restaurant industry , supporting brands you’ve definitely ordered from. But we’re not just another food tech company. We’re rethinking the guest journey — with personalization, speed, and delight at every touchpoint. At Tillster, you’ll work with innovators from around the world, helping shape a platform used by millions — and you’ll actually see your work in the wild. ✨ Ready to Architect the Future? If you’re passionate about performance, scale, and great design — and love rolling up your sleeves while leading from the front — this is your next big move. 👉 Let’s build something delicious. The Interview Process 1. Recruiter interview with a Talent Acquisition Specialist 2. Interview with CTO 3.Technology Interview 4. Final interview with our Team Leaders Making a Difference in the Tillster Way Our mission is to empower restaurants and consumers globally, by empowering, supporting, and nurturing the people who are part of the global Tillster team. We want to ensure all employees feel respected, confident, and engaged. Creating an inclusive working environment is of the utmost importance to us. To make this a reality, Tillster is dedicated to embracing diversity in all forms and is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, family/parental status, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status. Compensation & Perks Base Salary: $220,000–$290,000 Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, FSA, EAP, and more Equity Time Off: 15 days PTO in year one, 22+ days after that, plus 10 paid holidays Retirement: 401(k) eligibility from Day 1 Learning: Tuition assistance, Udemy Learning access, development opportunities The Fine Print Remote Role must be based in the U.S. prefer West Coast but open to wherever the talent takes us. Local candidates preferred No visa sponsorship available Principals only—no agencies or cold calls plea About Tillster Headquartered in the USA, Tillster is the global leader in digital ordering and customer engagement solutions. For over a decade we have developed revolutionary self-service, ordering and payments solutions – for mobile, tablet, online, kiosk, call center, and more – creating personalized interactions based on consumer preferences, language, and currency. Our platform is compatible with 15+ unique POS systems, representing over 90% coverage in multi-unit restaurants. We offer one platform; one scalable, enterprise class solution – to create world-class digital engagement solutions. Our mission and passion are one in the same: Empower restaurants and consumers to engage and transact anywhere, anytime, and from any device - one consumer at a time, one order at a time, billions of times over. In doing so, together we are transforming e-commerce in restaurants and make the till grow for Tillster and our customers. Thriving at Tillster As a member of Tillster, you will embody our core values: Put Customers First: Prioritize the needs and satisfaction of our customers in all decisions and actions appropriate to Tillster’s stage of development, resources, and stated goals. Collaborate: Work together effectively, leveraging diverse perspectives to achieve common goals. Innovate: Embrace creativity and pursue new ideas to drive progress and improvement. Operate from Data: Use strong critical thinking skills to make informed decisions based on accurate and relevant data. Drive Results: Focus on achieving tangible outcomes and delivering high performance. Own It: Take responsibility for your actions and the success of your work. Be Passionate and Have Fun: Bring enthusiasm to your work and enjoy the journey. Making a Difference in the Tillster Way Our business and product mission is to empower restaurants and consumers globally; by empowering, supporting, and nurturing the people who are part of the global Tillster team. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment where every team member is respected, empowered, and encouraged to grow. To make this a reality, Tillster is dedicated to embracing diversity in all forms and is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, family/parental status, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status. 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