Category-defining tech. Career-defining work. Lots of tech companies disrupt. But, many fail when they try to scale. We're different. CockroachDB makes it easier for companies to build and scale apps. This is how and why we're helping some of the most innovative companies on the planet. We tackle problems head-on and focus on solutions that create lasting impact. Because when our customers win, we all win.The Role We are looking for an experienced frontend-focused Product Engineer to help lead the technical direction of the CockroachDB Cloud Console team. In this high-impact role, you will serve as a key architect and influencer of our frontend infrastructure, ensuring it scales with the growth of our product and engineering organization. The Cloud Console team builds user interfaces, APIs, and integrations (including Terraform) that simplify how users set up, connect to, manage, and operate their CockroachDB clusters. You'll have opportunities to lead critical initiatives that empower internal teams and end users alike through thoughtful design and infrastructure-level improvements. We're looking for a senior engineer who thrives at the intersection of frontend engineering and technical leadership-one who wants to shape the future of our user interfaces, drive architectural coherence, and mentor engineers across the organization. You Will
- Lead the frontend infrastructure vision for CockroachDB Cloud Console, identifying and addressing technical debt, guiding architecture evolution, and establishing long-term patterns that scale.
- Partner cross-functionally with product managers, designers, tech leads, and engineers to drive product strategy and execution.
- Champion frontend best practices and patterns that promote reusability, maintainability, and performance across teams.
- Mentor and support engineers, promoting growth through technical guidance, design review, and knowledge-sharing.
- Build and deliver features using React and Typescript, while shaping how we leverage modern frontend technologies, tools, and workflows.
- Evaluate and introduce modern developer tooling, including AI-assisted development and internal platform abstractions.
- Participate in architectural reviews, RFCs, and cross-team technical planning.
- Advocate for the developer experience across all teams building on our shared frontend infrastructure.
The Expectations In the first month, you will start to learn about our production systems, software development workflow, and the architecture of CockroachDB Cloud. We believe that it's essential for you to take this time to become familiar with our technology, company, and our culture. Within three months, you'll be leading initiatives that span multiple teams, setting standards, and influencing technical roadmaps. Over time, your role will evolve to include greater strategic leadership, helping set direction for the Cloud Console's technical future while contributing meaningfully to the engineering culture at Cockroach Labs. We want our users to have a phenomenal experience using our product. You play a crucial role in making CockroachDB Cloud a joy to use, and as our team grows, you will have the opportunity to shape the direction of development for CockroachDB Cloud. We also offer technical training and experienced mentorship to help you learn and advance your career into whatever you wish it to be. You Have
- 8+ years of relevant experience, including architecture-level ownership and strategic impact.
- Deep expertise in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, and modern web standards (HTML/CSS).
- Proven experience leading large-scale frontend infrastructure or design systems efforts across multiple teams.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to influence without authority.
- Passion for building practical, user-friendly products.
- A BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
The TeamIsaac Wong - EVP of Engineering Isaac is responsible for the health of the engineering organization at Cockroach Labs. He partners closely with teams to ensure we have a balanced culture that promotes quality and innovation in pursuit of our goals. Before joining Cockroach Labs Isaac was in life sciences for 16 years with Medidata Solutions where he had a front row seat on the exciting ride from a 30 person startup to more than 2000 people worldwide. But the lure of distributed, resilient, and consistent SQL databases, along with the amazing technology and culture at Cockroach Labs proved too much. When not working he likes to draw, play the piano, and search NYC for cannoli's with his wife and kids. Cockroach Labs is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you need additional accommodations to feel comfortable during your interview process, please email us at ...@cockroachlabs.com. Cockroach Labs has a hybrid work model, with Roachers that are local to one of our offices coming in on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays and working flexibly the rest of the week. While we've learned valuable lessons working remotely, nothing can replace the connection, creativity, and fun that occurs when Roachers get together and we are committed to fostering a workplace that encourages collaboration and allows us all to do our best work. Benefits
- Stock Options
- Medical Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Professional Development Funds
- Flexible Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Days
- Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement Benefits
- Mental Wellbeing Benefits
- And more!
The annual anticipated base salary range for U.S. candidates for this role is listed in USD below. Salary is one component of the Cockroach Labs' Total Rewards package, which also includes, for each employee: stock options, medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life and disability insurance, funds towards professional development resources, flexible paid time off, 11 paid holidays a year, 10 paid sick days a year, paid parental leave, a 401(k) plan, and wellbeing benefits. We set standard ranges for all U.S.-based roles based on function, level, and geographic location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. Actual salaries may vary and fall outside of this range depending on factors such as a candidate's qualifications, geographic location, skills, experience, and competencies. In addition, we are often open to a wide variety of profiles, and recognize that the person we hire may be less experienced (or more senior) than this job description as posted. Salaries for candidates outside the U.S. will vary based on local compensation structures. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our Careers Page. Annual Anticipated Base Salary Range (U.S) $179,000-$236,900 USD