Staff Software Engineer, Framework Engineering

The Frameworks team is dedicated to elevating the quality and speed of product development across Asana. We build powerful, easy-to-use building blocks that empower other Asana engineers to craft exceptional user experiences. Our work touches every part of Asana's product and infrastructure, from core infrastructure APIs to the design system that forms the backbone of our user interface. We're passionate about creating tools that not only solve current challenges but also anticipate future needs, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

At Asana, Staff Software Engineers are responsible for the team’s execution, technical culture and quality, and long-term engineering strategy. You will take on complex projects, lead the work of several ICs, partner with cross-functional and cross-organizational stakeholders, and often mentor team members in technical design and project leadership.

This role is based in our Reykjavik office with an office-centric hybrid schedule. The standard in-office days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Most Asanas have the option to work from home on Wednesdays. Working from home on Fridays depends on the type of work you do and the teams with which you partner. If you're interviewing for this role, your recruiter will share more about the in-office requirements.

What you’ll achieve

• Own technical design and project execution for the team, delegating work to other engineers on the team when appropriate
• Make hands-on engineering contributions to frameworks that impact all aspects of the Asana product
• Mentor engineers on the team through activities such as pairing and code reviews to promote a culture of technical excellence
• Partner with other frameworks and product engineering teams to identify opportunities to enable teams to develop faster at Asana, and help the company achieve our goals faster.
• Champion code quality and best practices, leading by example and through frameworks.
• Influence software development patterns and guide the technical direction across the organization.
• Collaborate with a world-class team of engineers to enable new functionality through easy to use building blocks.

About you

• Have participated in leading initiatives and projects, with 6+ years in software engineering and 3+ years at a leadership level.
• Experience in orchestrating substantial initiatives across multiple teams and potentially organizations.
• Proficient in managing cross-functional stakeholders and influencing teams toward beneficial outcomes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, adept at engaging both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Enthusiastic about mentoring across skill levels, providing constructive growth opportunities and feedback.
• Adapt quickly to different areas of a large codebase.
• Familiar with React / GraphQL ecosystem, TypeScript and Scala.

At Asana, we're committed to building teams that include a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, as this is critical to helping us achieve our mission. If you're interested in this role and don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply.

What we’ll offer

Our comprehensive compensation package plays a big part in how we recognize you for the impact you have on our path to achieving our mission. We believe that compensation should be reflective of the value you create relative to the market value of your role. To ensure pay is fair and not impacted by biases, we're committed to looking at market value which is why we check ourselves and conduct a yearly pay equity audit.

For this role, the estimated annual base salary range is between 19,360,000 ISK - 24,640,000 ISK. The actual base salary will vary based on various factors, including market and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. The listed range above is a guideline, and the base salary range for this role may be modified.

In addition to base salary, your compensation package may include additional components such as equity, sales incentive pay (for most sales roles), and benefits. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

We strive to provide equitable and competitive benefits packages that support our employees worldwide and include:

• Mental health, wellness & fitness benefits
• Career coaching & support
• Inclusive family building benefits
• Long-term savings or retirement plans
• In-office culinary options to cater to your dietary preferences 

These are just some of the benefits we offer, and benefits may vary based on role, country, and local regulations. If you're interviewing for this role, speak with your Talent Acquisition Partner to learn more about the total compensation and benefits for this role.

About us

Asana helps teams orchestrate their work, from small projects to strategic initiatives. Millions of teams around the world rely on Asana to achieve their most important goals, faster. Asana has been named a Top 10 Best Workplace for 5 years in a row, is Fortune's #1 Best Workplace in the Bay Area, and one of Glassdoor’s and Inc.’s Best Places to Work. After spending more than a year physically distanced, Team Asana is safely and mindfully returning to in-person collaboration, incorporating flexibility that adds hybrid elements to our office-centric culture. With 11+ offices all over the world, we are always looking for individuals who care about building technology that drives positive change in the world and a culture where everyone feels that they belong. 

We believe in supporting people to do their best work and thrive, and building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is core to our mission. Our goal is to ensure that Asana upholds an inclusive environment where all people feel that they are equally respected and valued, whether they are applying for an open position or working at the company. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also comply with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and similar laws in other locations.

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