Who is Boulevard?
Boulevard provides the first and only client experience platform for appointment-based, self-care businesses. We empower our customers to give their clients more of the magical moments that matter most.
Before launching in 2016, our founders spent months interviewing salon managers and working behind front desks to understand their pain points so we could design a modern, user-friendly platform that meets the unique needs of their business. Our roots may be in hair salons, but we are built for the broader self-care industry, including many types of salons, spas, medspa, barbershops, and more. Our technology not only helps our customers survive but thrive. Take a look at how we (and YOU) can make that happen.
We have an insatiable curiosity and embrace experimentation. We believe that simple solutions require the most sophistication, and we design each and every detail to maximize potential, power, and impact. Do our values match? Read through our story and what we value the most.
Our team values and celebrates our diverse backgrounds. Being open about who we are and what we do allows us to do the best work of our lives. We believe in equal opportunity for all, and you should too.
Come Do the Best Work of Your Life at Boulevard
As an Engineering Manager on Boulevard’s Frontend Experience team, you’ll lead the evolution of our customer experiences into a modular, mobile-optimized, React-based architecture.
This role blends deep technical leadership with people management, where you’ll guide a team of engineers through a modernization journey spanning module federation, web-based mobile enablement, and design system evolution.
You’ll own the technical execution of our modular frontend strategy, helping Boulevard to deliver consistent, performant experiences across all of our customer experiences while mentoring engineers, partnering with product, and shaping the systems and culture that define how we build.
What you'll do here:
- Guide and develop a team of 3-5 frontend engineers; conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning. Build a high-performing, inclusive team culture focused on craftsmanship, autonomy, and accountability.
- Balance technical depth with delivery management — enabling engineers to focus while ensuring consistent execution and outcomes.
- Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and mentorship to grow Boulevard’s frontend engineering capability.
- Lead the design and implementation of our modular frontend architecture using Module Federation and Micro Frontends to accelerate delivery and isolate complexity.
- Drive the transition of Dashboard from Angular to React, and steward our web-based hybrid mobile approach (via CapacitorJS and shared webviews) to achieve full cross-platform parity.
- Define and uphold engineering standards for code quality, performance, and developer experience across our frontend surface area.
- Oversee modernization of our toolchain (React 19, TypeScript 5, Webpack, MUI 7, etc.), ensuring secure, scalable, and AI-ready codebases.
- Partner with Architecture and Design System teams to evolve our component library for mobile optimization and platform consistency.
- Lead complex debugging and incident resolution for multi-frontend environments, driving systematic improvements to prevent recurrence.
- Partner closely with Product, Design, and Backend leads to define platform-level roadmaps and priorities that enable mobile-first, modular experiences.
- Collaborate with mobile and backend platform peers to unify cross-platform architecture and ensure performance, reliability, and code-sharing efficiency.
- Represent the frontend platform strategy to executive stakeholders, translating complex tradeoffs into clear, outcome-focused narratives.
What you'll need to thrive:
- 8+ years of software engineering experience with 1+ years in engineering management or tech-lead management hybrid roles.
- Deep technical expertise in React, TypeScript, modern build systems (Webpack, Vite), and frontend architecture patterns (Module Federation, Micro Frontends, Monorepos).
- Proven ability to lead teams through modernization — upgrading frameworks, isolating legacy systems, and improving developer velocity.
- Strong understanding of web-based hybrid mobile approaches (e.g. CapacitorJS, Ionic, WebViews) and responsive design for tablet and mobile.
- Track record of solving complex system design problems spanning multiple teams and applications.
- Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Passion for mentoring engineers, building culture, and scaling systems and people together.
Nice to have:
- Experience with Elixir/Phoenix, GraphQL, or EventBridge-based architectures.
- Background in mobile web optimization, B2B SaaS, commerce, or scheduling platforms.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted developer tooling (Graphite, Cursor, etc.) and structured code quality initiatives.
- Experience managing teams modernizing large monoliths or bridging between web and mobile ecosystems.
How we’ll take care of you:
At Boulevard, we work hard to structure compensation in a way that balances internal equity with local market competitiveness, and we’re happy to share a good-faith estimate of the base salary range for this role. For candidates in NYC, the SF Bay Area, and Seattle, the anticipated base salary range is $173,000 - $216,500 per year. For all other U.S. locations, the anticipated base salary range is $153,500 - $197,800 per year. In addition to this base compensation, this role may be eligible to participate in a variable compensation program. Final compensation will vary based on a variety of factors, which include but are not limited to applicable experience, location, and final leveling.
In addition to the wonderful people you’ll get to work with and challenging projects that’ll push you - Boulevard is here to make sure you’re always at the top of your game emotionally, mentally, and physically.
✨ We’ve got you covered with a 401(k) match plus dental, medical, vision, and life insurance.
🏝 Take a break whenever you need with our flexible vacation day policy.
🖥 Fully remote so you can choose where you want to work. You’ll receive a work from home stipend every month.
💚 Family planning resources and specialized support programs.
🔮 Equity: get ahead on the ground floor and grow with Boulevard.
💅 Boulevard Bucks Learning and Development program allows employees to explore businesses in the market we serve.
📲 We recommend following our official LinkedIn page to stay up to date on all things Boulevard life!
Boulevard Labs, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. All employment decisions at Boulevard Labs, Inc. are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.
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