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Senior Engineer - Full Stack

What3words is an innovative location technology company that simplifies navigation by converting complex GPS coordinates into unique three-word addresses for every 3m square on the globe.

what3words

Employee count: 51-200

Salary: 36k-42k USD

Vietnam only

We are looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer to develop an address autocomplete & validation app for Shopify, focusing on Checkout UI Extensions and app Admin configuration. This is a supported role with mentoring. Work closely with Swiftcomplete Product Managers—who define scope & functionality—and collaborate in the design process based on your experience.

Collaboration with Product Management

You’ll work closely with Swiftcomplete Product Managers who own scope and business outcomes. They will collaborate with you in the design process and expect you to contribute options and trade‑offs based on your engineering experience.

Responsibilities

  • Build the address autocomplete & validation app aligned with Shopify’s latest extensibility patterns.

  • Implement Checkout UI Extensions in React + TypeScript for merchant UX at checkout.

  • Build an embedded Admin/Settings experience using App Bridge + Polaris.

  • Develop and maintain Node.js/TypeScript endpoints that integrate with Swiftcomplete APIs securely.

  • Contribute to/Own (role dependent) Shopify Functions in Rust for validation logic.

  • Use Shopify CLI to scaffold, preview, deploy, and release extensions/functions.

  • Write maintainable code, contribute to code reviews, and improve reliability and performance.

Required Skills

  • React, TypeScript, Rust, Node.js

  • Familiarity with Shopify‑specific constraints and components, including Functions, App Bridge, Polaris

  • Familiarity with Shopify CLI (scaffold, preview, deploy/release)

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

  • Familiarity with Liquid + Theme App Extensions

  • Address/geocoding domain knowledge

  • Interest in MCP & AI agent integrations

Required Experience

  • 3–5 years engineering experience

  • Shipped at least one Shopify app or extension (Checkout or Customer Account preferred)

  • Implemented webhooks with HMAC; integrated 3rd‑party APIs

  • Comfortable with Shopify CLI and GraphQL basics

The role is based in our centrally located HCMC office. While you can work from the office five days a week if preferred, our Engineering team can choose to work up to two days a week from home. We also offer a six-week remote-work allowance; for up to six weeks a year, you can work from anywhere in the world (as long as you’ve got great WiFi and are happy to work with your main office timezone).

Equality, diversity and inclusion at what3words

Our mission is to help everyone talk about everywhere, and we believe diverse perspectives make for a better company and better products too. We strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion in our hiring processes and company culture.

Benefits

We offer the following benefits to all permanent employees of what3words:

- Flexible working

- Competitive salary

- 6 week remote working (work from anywhere) policy
- 25 days holiday: plus the option to buy more!
- Share options
- Private health insurance
- Wellbeing Days
- Generous parental leave policies
- Family friendly policies
- Lunch & learn sessions

- Team social budget

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Senior

Salary

Salary: 36k-42k USD

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Vietnam +/- 0 hours

About what3words

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At What3words, we are redefining how people and businesses communicate location. Founded in July 2013, our innovative addressing system divides the entire world into a grid of 3m x 3m squares, each assigned a unique and easily understandable combination of three words. This simple approach provides a solution to the inadequacies of traditional addressing systems, which can be vague, confusing, and often lead to errors. Our technology allows for precise location identification that significantly enhances communication, particularly in crucial contexts such as emergency services, logistics, and navigation.

We serve a multitude of sectors and are committed to making location easily accessible for everyone. From individuals needing precise meeting spots to companies requiring accurate delivery addresses, What3words is the choice for millions worldwide. Our solution has been embraced by over 85 percent of British emergency services, who utilize it to find people in need swiftly. By offering a straightforward, user-friendly tool, What3words is paving the way for future innovations in location-based technology, including applications in driverless vehicles and voice recognition systems. As we continue to expand our reach across various industries, we are dedicated to improving safety, efficiency, and the overall customer experience.

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