Staff Engineer - Front-end Web Developer

As a Staff Engineer - Front-end Web Developer at Xperi, your responsibilities include developing features for TiVo’s web applications, bug fixing, and optimization. You’ll be instrumental in defining the features for upcoming versions, as well as designing, building, and maintaining robust, high-performance front-end applications using JavaScript and various frameworks, ensuring the best possible performance and responsiveness.

At Xperi, Staff Engineers - Front-end Web Developers primarily work with technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and third-party libraries like jQuery. You'll also utilize frameworks like React, Angular, or Backbone, as well as REST APIs. Familiarity with AWS cloud platform, CI/CD practices, and performance monitoring tools like Splunk or Firebase is also beneficial.

To be considered for the Staff Engineer - Front-end Web Developer position at Xperi, candidates should have a BSc or higher in Computer Science or Engineering, along with experience in web/cloud application development. An understanding of balancing legacy and modern technologies as well as excellent communication skills are essential to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Xperi prides itself on fostering a culture that values People, Customers, Performance, and Innovation. As a Staff Engineer - Front-end Web Developer, you’ll experience an inclusive environment where everyone's voice matters, and unique differences are embraced. The company supports work-life balance and employee well-being through flexible work arrangements and competitive compensation.

Xperi is committed to the professional growth of its Staff Engineers - Front-end Web Developers by encouraging continuous learning and technology evaluation. You’ll work in agile teams that not only focus on current projects but also explore new technological landscapes. Additionally, collaboration with various departments provides opportunities to gain broader industry insights.

At Xperi, benefits package for Staff Engineers - Front-end Web Developers is competitive and includes salary, equity, bonuses, and comprehensive health benefits. You'll also enjoy generous paid time off, flexible work options, and perks that vary by location. Furthermore, we support community involvement with charitable match programs.

Yes, Xperi offers a flexible, hybrid work environment for Staff Engineers - Front-end Web Developers. This arrangement combines the benefits of in-office collaboration with the comfort of remote work, allowing you to find a healthy balance that suits your lifestyle while still contributing to a connected company culture.

In your response, highlight specific frameworks you have worked with, such as React, Angular, or Backbone. Discuss projects where you implemented these frameworks and focus on the impact it had on application performance and user experience.

Talk about your strategies for optimizing performance, such as minimizing HTTP requests, optimizing images, utilizing lazy loading, and employing efficient coding practices. Provide examples of metrics or tools, like Google Lighthouse, that you use to measure performance.

Explain your methodical approach to identifying, tracking, and resolving bugs. You might discuss the importance of using version control systems, bug tracking software, and automated testing to streamline this process.

Share your process for gathering requirements and collaborating with stakeholders. Emphasize the significance of user feedback, project management practices, and agile methodologies in shaping the direction of future features.

Emphasize your collaborative approach by discussing how you communicate and work with cross-functional teams, such as project management and quality engineering. Highlight tools used for collaboration and how this leads to successful project outcomes.

Use the STAR method to structure your response, detailing the Situation, Task, Action, and Result. Focus on specific technologies you used and how your problem-solving skills contributed to the project's success.

Discuss your comfort level with REST API integration and provide a specific example where you successfully integrated an API into a web application. Highlight any challenges faced and how you solved them.

Address your criteria for evaluating new technologies, such as scalability, documentation quality, community support, and the technology's alignment with project requirements. Provide an example of a technology you recommended and the outcome.

Explain the importance of unit testing in your development workflow, and how you have implemented test-driven development (TDD) in past projects. Discuss your familiarity with CI tools and how they improve the development process.

Share your methods for continuing education, such as attending conferences, participating in online courses, or engaging with open-source projects. Emphasize your passion for learning and adaptation to new tools and technologies.