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Lead Principal Frontend Engineer

ClickUpCanada
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

A minimum of 10 years of experience in frontend development, with a robust understanding of web technologies. Expertise in frontend frameworks such as Angular 2+ and React. Proficient in architectural design patterns and best practices for scalable frontend systems. Experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing product direction. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex technical challenges. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

About the job

At ClickUp, we are not merely developing software; we are crafting the future of work! Amidst the chaos of work sprawl, we identified a more efficient approach. This realization led to the creation of the first truly integrated AI workspace, seamlessly combining tasks, documents, chat, calendar, and enterprise search—all enhanced by context-driven AI. We empower millions of teams to break free from silos, reclaim their time, and achieve unprecedented productivity levels. Here at ClickUp, you will have the chance to learn, implement, and innovate with AI in ways that not only impact our products but also the future of work itself. Join us and become part of an audacious, pioneering team that is redefining what's achievable!

Role Overview

We are on the lookout for a Lead Principal Frontend Engineer to spearhead the long-term technical vision for frontend engineering at ClickUp. In this pivotal role, you will guide architectural strategies across major product areas, tackle company-wide frontend challenges, and significantly influence how teams build and deliver at scale. You will collaborate closely with engineering, product, design, backend, and integrations leadership to ensure that ClickUp’s frontend systems are fast, reliable, and adaptable as the organization evolves.

This is a hands-on technical leadership position tailored for someone who can navigate both strategic and implementation levels, particularly in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

  • Establish and drive the frontend architecture strategy across product areas and platform investments.

  • Lead the design of scalable and high-performance systems using Angular 2+ and React that facilitate rapid product development.

  • Address complex cross-team technical challenges related to performance, state management, scalability, and developer productivity.

  • Collaborate with backend and integrations teams to shape end-to-end architecture for significant features and systems.

  • Elevate quality, testing, maintainability, and engineering rigor across the frontend organization.

  • Provide technical leadership on high-impact initiatives and assist teams in navigating ambiguous or challenging problems.

  • Guide teams towards practical decisions that balance speed with long-term product quality.

  • Mentor senior and staff engineers, contributing to the evolution of frontend engineering culture and standards.

  • Influence the product roadmap and organizational decisions through strong technical judgment and product collaboration.

About ClickUp

ClickUp is a leading productivity platform that is revolutionizing how teams collaborate and manage their tasks. We are dedicated to creating an all-in-one workspace that enhances productivity and fosters innovation among teams globally. Our commitment to integrating AI into our platform sets us apart, providing unique solutions that help teams achieve their goals efficiently.

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