Web Engineer

Hightouch Hightouch · Data AI · New York, NY +1 · Engineering

Web Engineer role at Hightouch, an AI platform company, focusing on the company's public website. Responsibilities include leading website project implementation, integrating CMS, building a design system, and developing animations. Requires 5+ years of experience in web engineering with proficiency in React, TypeScript, CSS, and Next.js, strong design judgment, and SEO understanding. The role is senior but emphasizes impact and growth potential.

What you'd actually do

  1. Lead the design, scoping, and implementation of marketing website projects such as new feature pages, blog revamps, and more
  2. Integrate CMS-powered interfaces (we use Sanity) that allow marketers to update content independently
  3. Build and maintain our design system to ensure we can continue to build with high velocity and high standards for UX
  4. Develop engaging animations that enhance product storytelling using technologies such as Motion and GSAP
  5. Exercise strong design judgment and attention to detail to ensure that every aspect of our site reinforces our brand identity

Skills

Required

  • React
  • TypeScript
  • CSS
  • Next.js
  • web engineering
  • production-ready web applications
  • code-based animations
  • SEO principles
  • performance
  • accessibility
  • search optimization

Nice to have

  • Motion
  • GSAP

What the JD emphasized

  • 5+ years of experience in software/web engineering
  • strong proficiency in React, TypeScript, CSS, and Next.js
  • Demonstrated ability to build production-ready web applications in a fast-paced environment
  • Proven experience with code-based animations (e.g., using Motion or GSAP)
  • Ability to work autonomously, lead and coach other engineers, and collaborate effectively with marketing, design, and data teams
  • Deep understanding of SEO principles and best practices, especially around performance, accessibility, and search optimization