Intermediate Frontend Engineer
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Job Location:
Auckland - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Halter we know how much farmers care - for their animals and their pasture. But the tools they rely on havent kept up and were on a mission to change that. Halter helps farmers make smarter decisions - fast. We reckon good pasture management is the key to more productive and sustainable farms. More grass. Healthier soil. Happier animals. And more time back for the people doing the work.
About the role
Were looking for a high impact engineer with a product-obsessed mindset - someone who cares about what we build and why were building it. This is a rare chance to solve fascinating hard problems that no ones tackled before.
As an intermediate youll work across our mobile and web apps writing clean reliable code that makes a real difference. Were forward-looking and embracing what AI means for how we build. Youll be shipping features improving performance and collaborating with the team. We care about how you think and act: curious thoughtful practical and someone who takes absolute ownership.
What youll do
- Take full ownership contribute to the architecture and implementation of key mobile features.
- Collaborate with design and product to make smart trade-offs and ship high-impact features fast.
- Use AI tools (like Copilot or Cursor) without cutting corners on readability or quality.
- Maintain high standards for how you build: thoughtful code great performance clean design and features that scale.
- Contribute to our design system and frontend patterns - Tailwind and Storybook are part of the picture.
- Actively participate with the team reviewing code and sharing context freely.
- Keep frontend experiences fast and reliable including when things go sideways. We support our systems end-to-end.
Youll be great if you
- Real world experience delivering with React ideally React Native and understand the unique challenges of developing for mobile.
- Motivated to solve real customer problems you care about the customer experience not just clean code.
- Know how to use AI tools well - not just as shortcuts but to lift your output and focus on the harder stuff.
- Have a track record of shipping software in cross-functional teams.
- Are comfortable in fast-moving ambiguous environments where adaptability beats perfection. We work hard.
- Understand how to build for performance accessibility and maintainability.
- Bonus points if youve worked in React Native scaled design systems worked with native mobile products or mentored other engineers.
- A degree in software engineering or equivalent is a bonus but not a must-have.
Why our team loves working at Halter
At Halter were committed to creating an environment where people thrive. We offer unlimited paid annual leave as well as additional wellness days. Each year every team member receives a $1000 self-development budget to invest in whatever fuels their personal growth.
We offer six months of fully paid leave for primary caregivers and four weeks of fully paid leave for secondary caregivers along with a range of additional family-friendly benefits. To support your wellbeing we offer subsidised health insurance through Southern Cross.
And finally everyone at Halter is an owner. Every employee is part of our stock ownership plan; when we succeed you share in that success.
Our office-first approach
Being office-first is a core pillar of our culture. We believe in-person connections are key to driving your own growth learning impact and building genuine long-lasting relationships.
Were office first not office only. This means that working from the office every day is our default setting but we flex when needed. Your growth learning and impact are truly unlimited here and a big part of that comes from being together solving problems innovating building context and constantly learning from each other.
We have a state-of-the-art dog-friendly office in the heart of Auckland City and a test farm in Morrinsville. Delicious snacks and drinks are readily available.
About Halter
At Halter were on a mission to enable farmers and graziers to run the most productive and sustainable operations. Our customers are using Halter to break free from the time-intensive constraints of conventional practices and revolutionizing grazing with Halter. People join Halter to do meaningful work. Our team out-think out-work and out-care. Were committed to delivering real change in the world. Were backed to deliver on a mission that matters by Tier 1 investors including Bessemer Venture Partners DCVC Blackbird Promus Ventures Rocket Labs Peter Beck and Icehouse Ventures.
Join our team
If this opportunity sounds like you please apply below by sending your cover letter explaining why youre excited about this role and working at Halter along with your CV.
If you think you have what it takes but dont necessarily meet every requirement on this job description please still get in touch. Wed love to chat to see if youll be an epic fit!
Feel free to check out the careers page for more information on working at Halter and dont forget to follow us on LinkedIn & Instagram.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process such as reviewing applications analyzing resumes or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed please contact us.
Key Skills
- Abinitio
- CCNA
- Account Development
- Cost Estimation
- Events Management
- Financial Consulting
About Company
Manage your pasture, virtually fence and shift your cows, monitor their health and detect heats. All through solar-powered collars and an easy-to-use app. Trusted by over 1000+ farmers.
