Web Developer (Frontend, Next.js & Sanity CMS)

Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: USA
Company Name: Tailscale

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Key Responsibilities

Enhance and Optimize Sanity CMS

  • Redesign and improve our Sanity CMS implementation for a more scalable, flexible, and user-friendly content management experience.

  • Develop reusable, maintainable schemas and workflows to streamline content publishing for non-technical teams.

  • Empower internal stakeholders with self-serve capabilities, reducing engineering dependencies for content updates.

  • Strengthen CMS performance, maintainability, and governance for long-term efficiency.

Own and Scale Web Development

  • Drive the development and enhancement of tailscale.com, including landing pages, documentation, sales tools, and marketing automation features.

  • Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code focused on performance, scalability, and accessibility.

  • Leverage Next.js (ISR, SSR, edge functions) to optimize site speed and scalability.

  • Build and refine reusable UI components to ensure consistency across all web properties.

Lead Major Web Initiatives

  • Oversee large-scale web projects from planning to execution, collaborating across multiple teams.

  • Work closely with marketing, design, product, and support teams to align business goals with web development priorities.

  • Manage project complexity, timelines, and expectations, ensuring successful execution of cross-functional initiatives.

Champion Web Development Best Practices

  • Advocate for web performance, accessibility, and SEO best practices to create an exceptional user experience.

  • Contribute to and maintain design systems, enforcing development standards and consistency.

  • Stay ahead of industry trends, introducing innovative solutions and technologies.


What We’re Looking For

Sanity CMS Expertise

  • Extensive experience with Sanity CMS and structured content modeling.

  • Ability to design and refine schemas, custom components, and content workflows for intuitive content management.

  • Proven track record of improving CMS usability and minimizing developer involvement in content updates.

Frontend Development & Next.js Proficiency

  • Strong expertise in React, Next.js, and TypeScript.

  • Experience optimizing ISR, SSR, and API routes for efficient content delivery.

  • Deep understanding of responsive design, semantic HTML, modern CSS (Tailwind preferred), and accessibility best practices.

Project Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale web projects involving multiple stakeholders.

  • Strong organizational and prioritization skills to manage and execute projects efficiently.

  • Excellent communication skills, translating technical decisions into business impact for non-technical teams.

Performance, SEO, and Analytics Expertise

  • Experience with Vercel, AWS, or other deployment platforms to optimize performance and scalability.

  • Knowledge of SEO best practices, A/B testing, analytics tracking, and experimentation tools.

  • Familiarity with Mutiny, UserPilot, or other engagement optimization tools.

Industry Experience

  • Background in B2B SaaS, particularly in product-led growth, content marketing, and demand generation initiatives.


Bonus Skills

  • Experience with Hugo and/or Go.

  • Strong background in brand-driven web experiences and maintaining design systems.

  • Ability to develop interactive graphics and micro-animations for enhanced user engagement.


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