Job description
We’re building the AI-powered future of maintenance.
UpKeep is on a mission to reinvent how the physical world runs—starting with the frontline teams who maintain it. We’re the creators of the world’s first AI-first CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System), equipping technicians and facilities teams with automation, machine learning, and predictive insights that drive operational speed, safety, and efficiency.
What started as a garage-built prototype is now a fast-scaling SaaS company, backed by Insight Partners, Emergence Capital, and Y Combinator. Over 4,000 companies—including Shell, Yamaha, Unilever, and Marriott—run on UpKeep to modernize their asset operations. We’re leading the $30B category shift toward Asset Operations Management, where uptime, intelligence, and AI converge.
Why join us:
Own the AI-first transformation of an entire industry. Every feature we ship leverages AI—from predictive work orders to sensor-driven automations. You’re not just iterating—you’re pioneering how data reshapes physical operations.
Real traction, real scale. Recognized as Gartner’s #1 Facility Management solution and G2’s top-rated CMMS, we’ve earned market leadership through product, not puff.
A company where builders thrive. We move fast, optimize for outcomes, and give high-agency operators the autonomy to ship big things. Our culture rewards bold thinking, not bureaucracy.
Global team, local energy. With 100+ employees across the world, we support remote-first work with deep investment in our LA HQ—where certain roles and leadership converge for rapid innovation.
Equity and upside, not just a paycheck. Competitive comp, meaningful ownership, and benefits that support your health, focus, and long-term growth.
If you’re driven by impact, energized by AI, and hungry to transform a legacy industry—we’re hiring!
POSITION SUMMARY
As a Staff Front-End Engineer at UpKeep, you will play a key role in shaping the user experience and front-end architecture of our platform. You will drive critical initiatives that enhance usability, performance, and scalability across our web applications. Embedded in a full-stack team, you will also contribute to platform-wide front-end standards, component libraries, and design systems. Your deep technical expertise in React, leadership in front-end development, and ability to guide team execution will ensure that we deliver delightful, high-quality experiences to our customers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate cross-functionally with designers, product managers, and engineers to define, build, and iterate on impactful user-facing features.
- Provide technical leadership on front-end architecture, micro-frontends, and modern React best practices.
- Take on team lead responsibilities within a full-stack team: driving sprint planning, facilitating technical decision-making, and acting as a trusted point of escalation for front-end matters.
- Help align team efforts with engineering-wide front-end strategies, ensuring best practices are applied consistently across projects.
- Lead the development and evolution of shared component libraries and design systems, working closely with Storybook and Figma.
- Ensure front-end performance and reliability using tools like Lighthouse and Sentry, and guide testing strategies using Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, and/or Playwright.
- Work closely with backend engineers to integrate with GraphQL and REST APIs, advocating for clean, efficient API usage.
- Identify and resolve front-end technical challenges, including accessibility, responsiveness, and performance bottlenecks.
- Define and improve front-end engineering processes, including code review standards, testing practices, deployment workflows, and use of AI-assisted development tools.
- Mentor and support team members through knowledge-sharing, pair programming, and actionable feedback.
- Maintain system-wide front-end documentation to ensure knowledge is accessible and aligned across teams.
EXPERIENCE
- 10+ years of hands-on JavaScript programming experience with a focus on front-end engineering
- Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript and React for modern front-end development
- Strong understanding of front-end architecture, micro-frontends, and design systems
- Experience with Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, and/or Playwright
- Familiarity with Storybook, Figma, and scalable component library maintenance
- Working knowledge of GraphQL and REST API integration
- Experience monitoring and optimizing front-end performance using tools such as Lighthouse, Web Vitals, and Sentry
- Proficiency with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience operating and troubleshooting live web applications at scale
- Mastery in using AI development tools (e.g., Cursor, Copilot, WindSurf) to increase velocity, enhance quality, and support team productivity
- Proven experience leading teams or initiatives, including mentoring peers, facilitating team ceremonies, coordinating cross-functional work, and ensuring team health and productivity
- Ability to define and refine technical processes, including code reviews, testing, and deployment best practices
DESIRED BEHAVIORS
- Adaptability – Open to change, seeks continuous improvement
- Ownership & Initiative – Takes responsibility, delivers results, and drives projects forward
- Decision-Making – Prioritizes effectively, solves problems proactively, and monitors outcomes
- Technical Mastery – Brings deep technical expertise, including modern front-end frameworks and AI-assisted workflows
- Team Leadership – Influences direction, mentors teammates, and helps teams operate with clarity and velocity
- Growth Mindset – Seeks feedback, embraces learning, and invests in personal and team development
- Clear Communication – Articulates ideas effectively, listens actively, and values diverse perspectives
- Collaboration & Teamwork – Fosters a positive, inclusive team environment and shares knowledge generously
- Integrity & Accountability – Acts with honesty, transparency, and responsibility
COMPENSATION
This role will receive a competitive base salary + annual bonus + benefits + equity. A variety of factors are considered when determining someone’s compensation–including a candidate’s professional background, experience, and location. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed below.
The pay range for this role is $175,000 - $195,000 USD per year.
Company History & Product:
UpKeep started in a garage, where our founder Ryan taught himself to code and built the first mobile-first maintenance app. The idea was simple but powerful: put modern software in the hands of frontline technicians—and transform how maintenance gets done.
Today, UpKeep is the leading cloud-native Asset Operations Management platform, serving over 4,000 businesses worldwide across manufacturing, utilities, healthcare, and beyond. Our Industrial IoT and AI-first software helps maintenance and facilities teams streamline work, predict failures, and act faster—with real-time insights and automation at their fingertips.
We’re building for the deskless workforce—the essential workers who keep our physical world running—and arming them with the tools they deserve. In a world re-shoring manufacturing, accelerating automation, and embracing AI at scale, we’re riding the next macro wave—and leading the transformation of legacy maintenance into intelligent operations.
Backed by $50 million from Insight Partners, Emergence Capital, Mucker, and Y Combinator,we’re not just building software. We’re defining a new category for the built world.
Learn More!
www.upkeep.com
www.upkeep.com/careers
At UpKeep, we celebrate and support our differences. We know employing a team rich in diverse thoughts, experiences, and opinions allows our employees, our products, and our community to flourish. UpKeep is honored to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are dedicated to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or Veteran status.
