Senior Frontend Engineer

About us

TruffleHog is a popular open source tool used by security researchers all over the world to find leaky API keys and responsibly disclose them to affected companies. This provides income through bug bounty platforms like HackerOne to individuals that may otherwise have a hard time finding employment. This also prevents breaches from occurring, which can be very costly for companies to resolve.

When we founded Truffle Security Co. in February of 2021, we committed to continue to grow a community with security researchers around the world, and continue to provide free and open resources to support those that make the world more secure. We have a strong commitment to open source and to the community. We’re looking for help supporting our mission to prevent leaking credentials and build the best products for machine identity protection.

At Truffle, you’ll have the opportunity to join a fully remote, collaborative team contributing to meaningful advancements in cybersecurity.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Frontend Engineer to join our growing team. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing and developing sophisticated user-facing applications with a primary focus on frontend development using React and TypeScript. Experience with Django and Django REST Framework, as well as frontend infrastructure and performance optimization, will significantly enhance your candidacy

You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive and high-performance products. If you're driven by building delightful, performant user interfaces and like to work in a fast-paced, product-focused environment, we’d love to meet you.

What you'll be working on

• Designing, developing, and deploying robust and intuitive user-facing web applications using React and TypeScript
• Collaborating closely with designers, product managers, and backend engineers to create seamless user experiences
• Optimizing frontend performance, accessibility, and infrastructure to ensure responsiveness and reliability
• Engage in architectural discussions, providing insights and recommendations on frontend best practices and emerging technologies
• Mentor and coach junior engineers, promoting a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Participate proactively in team planning, strategy sessions, and code reviews to enhance our technology stack and overall product quality.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of deep frontend development experience, specifically with React and TypeScript
• Strong track record building scalable, maintainable, and performant user interfaces
• Experience working closely with backend technologies; familiarity with Django and Django REST Framework is a significant plus
• Experience with frontend infrastructure, performance monitoring, and optimization is beneficial
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, take ownership, and drive projects forward independently—from concept through deployment.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of effectively engaging with diverse teams and stakeholders and translating technical decisions into clear tradeoffs.
• A passion for mentoring, pair programming, and raising the bar for the entire engineering team.

Salary range: The target salary range for this position is between $159,000 - $187,750 for Senior Software Engineers. Starting salary will vary based on job-related skills, knowledge, and experience. Leveling will be determined during the interview process. You may also be offered a bonus, stock options, and benefits. These salary ranges are subject to change, and we encourage candidates outside of this salary range to apply.

How we support our team

• A culture of mentorship, equity, and psychological safety – We’re committed to fostering an environment where you can thrive, learn, and feel valued.
• Competitive salary & meaningful equity – Be rewarded for your contributions with a strong compensation package and a stake in our shared success.
• Flexible paid time off – We operate with a high level of autonomy and trust, giving you the flexibility to take time off as needed—no strict limits, just the expectation that you’re meeting your commitments and getting your work done.
• 14 paid holidays – Including Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and "Truffle Holidays" when the entire company takes a well-deserved day off together.
• Comprehensive health benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage with 80% of premiums covered for you and your dependents.
• Remote work stipend – Get set up for success with an $800 new hire stipend and $100/month to keep your workspace comfortable.
• Health & wellness stipend – $1,200/year to support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being— we believe that feeling good helps you do great work.
• Learning & development stipend – $2,000/year to invest in your growth, whether it’s courses, certifications, or industry conferences.
• 401(k) match – We match 100% of the first 6% of your contributions on every paycheck, helping you build financial security for the future.
• 100% remote + company off-sites – Twice a year, we come together in amazing locations like Hawaii, Cabo, and the Rocky Mountains to collaborate and connect.

We’re looking for folks who are interested in being part of the journey to make the internet more secure. The internet is for all, and we believe that diverse experiences and people from all walks of life can contribute to this mission. That said, if what we’re doing resonates with your values, we’d love to have you apply even if you don’t check all of the boxes or match the job description to a tee.

Truffle strives to promote an equitable, inclusive, and psychologically-safe workplace for all who are interested in working with us. All job applicants will be considered throughout the employment process without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception/identity, age, pregnancy or parental status, disability status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are an individual with disabilities and reasonable accommodation is needed throughout the interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please let your recruiter know.

Lastly, we ask that all applicants consider the opportunity to answer a few voluntary demographic questions on the job application. This helps us track the inclusivity of our recruiting initiatives. Answering these questions is entirely optional and your answers will not be shared with the hiring team and will not impact the hiring decision.

Note: Our organization participates in the US federal E-Verify program. We will provide the Social Security Administration, and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security, with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. We do not use this information to pre-screen job applicants.