RS - Sr React and GraphQL Engineer

IMPORTANT: At the moment we are only considering candidates located in Latin America. Please do not apply if you are not located in Latin America.

About Empirical
Empirical empowers early and growth stage tech companies to create the right products in the right way by providing two pivotal services:
• Product & Technology Leadership: Our clients entrust critical decisions to our network of top-tier US-based CTOs and CPOs. We provide fractional, project, or advisory based support, combining highly experienced talent with a flexible approach.
• Product Development Teams: We provide our clients with high performing, senior product development talent through a scalable staff augmentation model and ongoing support. We focus on Latin America to find exceptional talent, with time zone and cultural compatibility.
We are proud to be a people first company, where we prioritize building meaningful, long lasting human connections with clients and team members alike, while embracing diversity and uniqueness. With this foundation and our focus on talent, we help create great products that people love.

Our values
• Care about people first
• Strive to add value always
• Lead with integrity
• Have fun every step of the way

The Opportunity
Our client is seeking a React & GraphQL Developer on a contract basis to join their team in building an innovative product that leverages the ground-breaking shift enabled by LLMs to disrupt incumbent business systems, particularly in the CRM space. This project aims to deliver sales-related capabilities in ways impossible with rigid legacy models.

As a key member of a dynamic team of 12 engineers situated across San Francisco and Boulder, CO, you'll be working on exposing UI behaviors communicated to the knowledge graph via GraphQL, using React (Next.js). This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in the AI and sales tech space.

Your qualifications and experience
Must haves
• Extensive experience with React and GraphQL
• Strong proficiency in full-stack development, with a focus on web applications
• Experience with modern web development tools and frameworks, including Next.js
• Familiarity with RESTful API design and implementation
• Solid understanding of database interactions
• Proven track record of building scalable web applications
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to architect scalable solutions
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a remote, collaborative environment
Nice-to-haves
• Experience with AI or machine learning technologies
• Familiarity with CRM systems or sales tech
• Knowledge of LLMs and their applications in business systems
• Experience with data analysis and visualization
• Understanding of sales processes and metrics

What we expect from you
• 100% alignment with our core values!
• Ability to work independently while being a highly collaborative team player
• Comfortable working with minimal direction in a fast-paced environment
• Strong critical thinking skills and a pragmatic approach towards solving problems
• Ability to work independently and get things done with minimal direction
• Drive projects from start to finish in a fast-paced environment
• Strong documentation and verbal/written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and highly collaborative team player

What we offer
• Remote/flexible work
• Highly competitive compensation in US dollars
• Opportunities for personal and professional development; mentorship, coaching and training as needed
• Ongoing, 40 hours per week dedication
• The opportunity to be part of an amazing, multicultural community of tech experts

Why work with us?
• We pride ourselves on our core values and have proven that putting people first creates a thriving and collaborative work environment.
• We seek to accommodate and balance individual needs with client needs, understanding each one of us is unique.
• We offer benefits such as remote/flexible work, selective paid training, mentorship programs, referral programs and more.
• We are selective in the projects we take on to ensure our teams are engaged in challenging, meaningful, enjoyable opportunities that will provoke creativity, innovation and growth!
Employment Type: CONTRACTOR