Web Engineer at ClickUp

Job Description

ClickUp is revolutionizing the way the world works. As the only all-in-one productivity platform built from day one for true convergence, ClickUp unifies tasks, docs, chat, calendar, enterprise search, and more—supercharged by context-driven AI. While others scramble to bundle fragmented tools or bolt on AI, we anticipated this future and made it our foundation from the start. Headquartered in San Diego with a rapidly expanding global footprint, we empower over three million teams to break free from silos and reclaim their time—saving at least one day every week. Join ClickUp, one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies on the planet, and help millions of users transform the way they work. We’re not just building software. We’re shaping the future of work. Come join us in building the future—together. 🦄
The role:

As a Frontend Web Developer at ClickUp, you’ll be a key contributor to our public-facing web properties, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience while driving organic growth through technical SEO initiatives. You’ll have the exciting opportunity to work closely with our SEO and blog teams, taking ownership of maintaining and enhancing our WordPress platform and contributing to broader web development initiatives across the company. This role offers a unique blend of frontend development, WordPress expertise, and direct impact on our marketing and user acquisition strategies.

What you’ll do:

Build and enhance user experiences: Develop and maintain responsive and user-friendly web interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript / TypeScript, and PHP, ensuring optimal performance and accessibility.

Champion technical SEO: Collaborate closely with our SEO team to understand and implement technical SEO support across our web properties, directly impacting organic search visibility.

Master WordPress development: Take ownership of our WordPress platform, extending functionality and meet specific business needs for our blog.

Maintain and innovate: Proactively maintain and enhance our WordPress blog platform and related systems, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing innovative solutions.

Support data-driven decisions: Collaborate with teams to implement and support A/B testing, contributing to data-informed optimization of our web presence.

Ensure quality and compatibility: Guarantee cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness across all web projects.

Write high-quality code: Produce clean, well-documented, and maintainable code, adhering to team standards and best practices.

Leverage AI and large language models (LLMs): programmatically generate, review, and enhance content and develop AI-enabled content workflows, enhancing efficiency and innovation across web projects.

Troubleshoot and resolve: Effectively debug and resolve issues within existing web applications and the WordPress platform.

What you’ll bring:

Experience: 2+ years of professional experience in frontend web development.

WordPress and PHP proficiency: Solid understanding of WordPress development and architecture, including custom plugin development.

WordPress Infrastructure: Working knowledge of wordpress database management and plugin architecture

SEO acumen: A solid understanding of technical SEO principles and practical experience implementing SEO recommendations.

Frontend mastery: Proven ability to build responsive and accessible web interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript / TypeScript.

Problem-solving skills: A proactive and analytical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges.

Communication skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with both technical and non-technical team members.

AI tools experience: Hands-on experience using AI-enabled tools and toolchains (e.g., Cursor) to enhance development workflows.

Version control: Proficiency with Git and related version control workflows.

Bonus points:

Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, Angular).

Experience with NodeJS and NextJS

Familiarity with headless Headless CMS and Headless WordPress concepts

Experience with experimentation platforms

Experience with performance optimization techniques for web applications.

Contributions to open-source projects or a portfolio showcasing relevant work.

Salary and Benefits
At ClickUp, we believe in transparency and fairness in compensation. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Please note that the actual compensation for this position may vary and is dependent on factors such as geographic location, interview performance, years of experience, education level, and specific skills. We encourage candidates to discuss compensation expectations during the interview process to ensure alignment with their qualifications and our company’s compensation philosophy.
This position is eligible for the following benefits and perks:

Equity
401k
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
Spending accounts
Life & Disability
Paid parental leave
Flexible paid time off
Enhanced employee assistance program
Employee wellness stipend
Professional development stipend

USA Salary Range (OTE): $130,000 USD – $165,000 USD

Unsure if you meet all the qualifications of this job description but are deeply excited about the role? We hire based on ambition, grit, and a passion for improving the way people work. If you think ClickUp is the company for you, we encourage you to apply!
At ClickUp, we assess every candidate based on the potential impact they can have. We hire the best people for the job and support each person’s journey to build their boldest career.

ClickUp is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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Please note we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for roles outside of engineering and product at this time. Sponsorship for engineering and product roles is not guaranteed, but is instead based on the business needs for that specific role at that time. Please reach out to the recruiter with any questions.

ClickUp Talent Acquisition will only initiate contact via an @clickup.com email or through our official careers portal on clickup.com. We will never request fees, payments, or sensitive personal information. Please disregard any offers received outside these channels and report them to support@clickup.com.

Benefits found in job post

401(k)
Vision insurance