Software Engineer (Frontend)

Metabase

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Location: United States
Job Type: full-time
Salary: Unknown
Posted: April 6, 2026

Job Description

Metabase is the easiest way for people to get insights from their data, from tiny startups who get up and running quickly to major corporations with tens of thousands of users. That's why people love us.

We bring data tools with the elegance and simplicity of consumer products to the crufty world of enterprise business intelligence. We provide an opinionated open source starting point for how companies should measure, analyze and share their data, which is used by tens of thousands of companies.

We built Metabase because existing tools for business intelligence didn’t feel like things we wanted to use. We wanted faster, simpler ways to ask questions about data, and wanted to strip away the colder feel of most Enterprise software. Folks seemed to agree, and now Metabase is used daily by tens of thousands of companies to give people in all sorts of roles access to insights they wouldn’t have otherwise had. None of this could happen without our user interface and that’s where you come in. We’re looking for someone with strong product sensibilities, extraordinarily good frontend skills, and solid software engineering fundamentals to join our team to advance the state of the art in our product and our industry.

We are hiring for multiple frontend software engineer positions.

Why choose Metabase

The problems we face are genuinely interesting and aren’t trivial. Data influences so much of our world but isn’t that easy to interact with or understand. You’ll make tools that people rely on for their real jobs.
You’ll get to work in open source and get feedback directly from users and customers out in the open.
The company is growing and so is the business. We’re adding new remote team members from around the world and improving our processes. It’s an exciting time and you can really have an impact on how things work here.
We’ve tried to design our work environment to fit into real life. Work is only one part of who you are, so we emphasize reasonable workdays and prefer planning and avoiding panic. People at Metabase have families, dogs, plants, and lives outside of work and we try to support that however we can.

What we're looking for

You care about crafting delightful user experiences. You like to write code to enable people to do something and you understand that details and things like copy matter. If your focus is only on code this might not be the best role for you.
Prior experience shipping non-trivial apps using React + Redux (or equivalent). Our front end is written in React (surprise!), so you’ll need really strong React and JavaScript knowledge to build fast and thoughtful user interfaces.
You have experience writing tests, giving good feedback on other people’s code, and writing proposals for more complicated problems that are thoughtful and clear. As we’re a remote company (even outside of pandemics) communication and clarity are really important.
Due to the nature of what we work on, computer science-y problems come up frequently. We’re not picky about a specific degree or accolade, but you’ll be expected to write fast and performant code and deal with a fair bit of data structure manipulation regularly.
We like everyone to care about the nuts and bolts of how to make things look good, so you’ll be expected to use our style guide and if necessary write or update our CSS, so comfort in CSS and familiarity with things like design systems and component libraries is a necessity.
You’ve worked on a large and complex JavaScript project. Metabase is a big product and code base so the ability to adapt existing code and integrate new code into established systems is important and you should feel comfortable digging in.

Not essential, but nice to have

Knowledge and prior experience with data visualization (especially if it has involved dc.js and d3.js).
Previous contributions to open source (not a requirement, but a huge plus).
Either pre-existing knowledge or interest in learning some Clojure, the language much of the backend of our application is written in.

The types of problems you'd get to work on

Lightning fast interaction with data. Think things like letting people see all the orders that came in from a specific region by clicking directly on a custom map of their sales regions and then letting them filter that list visually by directly interacting with the data table - and all of this happening in a responsive and delightful way.
Augmenting visualizations. To allow for people to further institutional knowledge, build the feature to allow annotations directly on specific data points in a line chart, and then determine how to expose those when it makes sense across dashboards and the entire app.
Wayfinding. We want to make sure people don’t have to do work that’s already been done, so build new ways to surface important metrics or segments to the right users across Metabase.
Embedded analytics. We have customers who deliver analytics to their own users via our embed product. You’d get to tackle the problem of making sure those can match their own products visually and enable easier integration of the embeds into their own code.

If there's anything more you'd like to tell us about you or your interests, use the "additional information" section on the application page. We are real humans looking at applications and we love to hear what you have to say!

We're a global team (50% outside the US), fully distributed (from Thailand to California), who get things done asynchronously, with plenty of uninterrupted time, supporting each other to do the best work of our careers. We offer flexibility (define your own schedule and work from wherever you want), autonomy, and an environment that fosters growth, learning, and development. We're relentlessly user-focused and believe in building long-term value, not short-term hacks. And we raised a $30M Series B to take our approach to the next level for years to come.

🎯 Who is this job for?

This role is best suited for a Middle to Senior Frontend Engineer with strong expertise in React, JavaScript, and modern frontend architecture, especially in large-scale applications. The candidate should have solid skills in UI/UX thinking, testing, code reviews, CSS/design systems, and experience working with complex data-driven interfaces and state management (e.g., Redux). They should be comfortable solving performance and data manipulation challenges, collaborating in a remote async environment, and ideally have exposure to data visualization or open-source projects.

💬 Potential Interview Questions

How does React’s virtual DOM improve performance in large applications?
React uses a virtual DOM to minimize direct DOM manipulations by batching updates and only re-rendering changed components, improving performance especially in complex UIs.
What are the key differences between Redux and local component state?
Redux manages global state in a predictable, centralized store, while local state is scoped to a component; Redux is preferred for complex state sharing across many components.
How would you optimize a slow-rendering React component?
You can use techniques like memoization (React.memo, useMemo), code splitting, lazy loading, and avoiding unnecessary re-renders by controlling props and state updates.
How do you handle asynchronous data fetching in React applications?
Common approaches include using useEffect with async calls, libraries like React Query or Redux Thunk/Saga, and managing loading/error states for better UX.
What strategies do you use to ensure good UI/UX in frontend development?
Focus on responsiveness, accessibility, clear feedback, performance optimization, and attention to details like copy and interaction flows.
How do you structure and maintain a large-scale JavaScript codebase?
Use modular architecture, consistent naming conventions, separation of concerns, reusable components, and enforce standards with linters and code reviews.
What is your approach to testing frontend applications?
Write unit tests for components, integration tests for flows, and use tools like Jest and React Testing Library to ensure reliability and maintainability.
How do you work with complex data structures and transformations on the frontend?
Use efficient algorithms, immutability patterns, and utility libraries when needed, ensuring performance and readability when handling large datasets.
What are the best practices for building reusable component libraries or design systems?
Create consistent, well-documented components, enforce styling standards (e.g., CSS modules or styled systems), and ensure flexibility and scalability.
How would you implement interactive data visualizations in a React app?
Use libraries like D3.js or dc.js for custom visualizations, manage state carefully, and ensure performance with optimized rendering and event handling.

📋 Job Summary

Metabase is a fast-growing open-source BI company building elegant, user-friendly data tools used by thousands of organizations worldwide . As a Frontend Software Engineer, you’ll craft high-quality user experiences, working with React, Redux, JavaScript, and modern CSS to build complex, data-driven interfaces. This is a fully remote, global role with flexible schedules, strong async culture, and competitive compensation. You’ll solve meaningful problems in data visualization and analytics while contributing to an open-source product with real user impact. Join to shape the future of data interaction in a collaborative, product-focused team where your work truly matters.