Senior Frontend Engineer - Kick Discovery & Presence (Melbourne)

Senior Frontend Engineer - Kick Discovery & Presence (Melbourne)

09 Oct
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Easygo
|
Melbourne

09 Oct

Easygo

Melbourne

What is Kick?
Kick is a global live-streaming platform for all types of entertainment content.
Our mission is to empower content creators, event organisers, and content rights holders by providing them with the tools and revenue-sharing structures they need to monetise and grow their audiences.
As a result, we are quickly becoming a household name, attracting top-tier creators and expanding rapidly worldwide.
You may have seen us in the UFC octagon or on the side of an F1 car, as we seize every opportunity that comes our way.
Kick is now recognised in the big four of live streaming platforms globally, standing tall alongside YouTube, TikTok, and Twitch.
In 3 years, we've already made a significant impact and have plenty more to achieve.
We're at the beginning of an exciting journey and are looking for brilliant minds to join us.About the Discovery & Presence team*):pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-(calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))) scroll-mt-(calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh))))" data-testid="conversation-turn-4" data-turn="assistant" data-turn-id="request-WEB:****bdec-5db******-ae9d-*****ec8f*****" data-turn-id-container="request-WEB:****bdec-5db******-ae9d-*****ec8f*****">Join the team shaping how millions of users discover and engage with content across one of the world's fastest-growing live streaming platforms.
Discovery & Presence powers the features that help over 100M users discover content, connect with creators, and stay engaged through personalised recommendations, search, presence, and rewards.You'll build high-performance frontend experiences using React and Next.js, creating fast, intuitive interfaces for AI-driven recommendations, Drops, Channel Points, global badges, search, and major campaigns with partners like Rockstar.
Your work will sit on top of systems serving 1B+ public API requests every month within a platform processing 5B+ backend requests daily, where performance, responsiveness, and scalability are critical.If you enjoy solving complex frontend challenges around real-time state, performance, personalisation and want end-to-end ownership in a modern engineering environment, this is your opportunity to build experiences used by millions every day, right from Melbourne.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect and design scalable,



high-performance front-end systems in alignment with Kick's product requirements and engineering standardsHandle high-frequency, real-time updates (WebSockets / event streams) that power live chat, viewer counts, and engagement featuresMinimise re-renders in complex component trees and optimise existing systems for performance, scalability, and reliabilityScale cleanly using modular, domain-driven frontend architectureApply advanced techniques such as virtualisation, selective subscriptions, batched updates, and state normalisationOwn features end-to-end, from requirement gathering through to release, following a "you build it, you run it" approachUse metrics and quantifiable data to guide architectural decisions, drive optimisations, and establish release readinessCollaborate with stakeholders, product managers, and engineering teams to communicate technical concepts clearlyPush for improvements and drive constructive changes to enhance team performance and efficiencyProvide technical guidance and mentor mid-level engineers on the teamMinimum QualificationsBachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience6-7+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, with a focus on scalable system design and UI developmentProficiency in TypeScript, React, Next.js, GraphQL, and Tailwind CSSStrong understanding of code architecture and design principlesExperience with Figma and a pixel-perfect implementation mindsetComfortable using data and metrics to inform technical decisions and evaluate release readinessExcellent communication skills for effective collaboration across teams and stakeholdersProven track record of building successful design systems and/or complex user interfaces spanning multiple platformsStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a rapid-paced, dynamic environmentPreferred QualificationsRender lifecycle & reconciliation, memoization strategies (useMemo, useCallback, React.memo),



concurrent rendering & scheduling conceptsPerformance profiling & debuggingRadix UI, component-driven development mindsetTurborepo / monorepo workflows, isolated component development, visual regression workflowsExperience debugging production applications at scaleProven experience leading feature development end-to-end in a previous role, with a metric-driven approach that delivers measurable improvement and impact to the productPositive attitude and eagerness to learn new technologiesStrong architectural ownership mindset, comfortable challenging technical decisions constructivelySome of the perks of working for us: Champion Engineering Excellence to influence cultural change across the organisation.Work alongside the top 5% of engineering talent in Australia, using a vast cloud native tech stack including AWS, Microservices, Large-Scale Distributed Systems, Kafka, K8's, React, Next.js, NX, Golang, ArgoCD, Datadog & Cloudflare.Exposure to building global, large-scale volume products which operate at thousands per second frequency (3 Billion Requests per day!)Access to over 9,000 courses across our Learning and Development PlatformEAP access for you and your familyBe rewarded with lucrative annual bonusesGive back with a paid volunteer dayFuel your day with daily breakfast and open pantries brimming with unlimited snacks and refreshments, all on the houseBreak up the week with on site remedial massage WednesdaysIn house full-time barista's providing you your daily coffee needsWeekly team lunches and happy hour in the office from 4pm on FridaysEnjoy a bustling office with the option for up to 2 days work from home per weekFun office environment with pool tables, table tennis and all your favourite gaming consolesWe believe that the unique contributions of everyone at Easygo are the driver of our success.
To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.
We are passionate about providing a workplace that encourages great participation and an equal playing field, where merit and accomplishment are the only criteria for success.

📌 Senior Frontend Engineer - Kick Discovery & Presence (Melbourne)
🏢 Easygo
📍 Melbourne

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