At Fable, we work to put the omnipresent mobile screen in service of our mental well-being.
Founded by a renowned global technology leader, we are on a mission to deliver the world’s best experience for discovering, reading, and discussing stories with friends; in service of mental wellness.

We are a strong, cohesive and remotely distributed team and share a passion for reading & mental wellness
Fable is backed by a stellar list of investors, Redpoint, M13, Defy & Breyer Capital for our seed funding round, and have just launched our app on both iOS and Android. We were recently mentioned in the news by Fortune as we reached this landmark moment. Check out Fable here.

We’re looking for a Frontend Engineer with a deep technical ability to come be part of our wonderful story. You will work closely with our product and editorial teams to understand, build simple solutions to complex problems, and deliver delightful experiences to all our users.

This is 100% remote opportunity.

What You’ll do

· Create the next generation social platform centered around stories
· Work with our team to build, and maintain our web application and website
· Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability
· Work on bug fixing and improving performance

We are looking for

· Self-motivated with a love for stories and reading
· Expert-level knowledge of developing and maintaining web applications
· Deep understanding of software engineering fundamentals
· Experience with HTML, Javascript, Javascript Frameworks (e.g. VueJS, React, Angular) and CSS
· Keen eye for design and sharp attention to detail
· Passionate about user experience
· Experienced in e-commerce
· Some experience with mobile technologies (native iOS and Android) and backend technologies (Python w/ Django) preferred
· Comfortable in an early stage start-up environment

Please include in your application: (optional)

· Examples of your work
· 3 of your favorite books and tell us why you like them

Why you’ll love working at Fable

· Work on a purpose driven product
· We are a tech company with the soul of an artist.
· We are an early stage start-up and a constant work in progress. So, to borrow from Douglas Adams, “Don’t Panic”.
· Our culture is open and transparent
· We have no time for bureaucracy – We want leaders, not spectators.
· Attending meetings is not a thing at Fable, so you will need to be resourceful, hands-on and solve problems
· We listen, understand, and consider before we judge

What does all this mean to you?

· You will be working with a group of diverse, creative people distributed geographically. We support each other in our curiosity and creativity.
· We trust each other to set our own schedule and get things done.
· You can count on us to count on you, every single day.
· Flexibility – you can be based out of any location within the U.S
· Competitive pay package & benefits

About Fable

Our mission is to deliver the world’s best experience for discovering, reading, and discussing stories with friends; in service of mental wellness. Stress, anxiety, depression, and social isolation are on the rise. Just 30 minutes of reading every day can improve our mental wellbeing. Stories promote empathy, social perception, emotional intelligence, and other cognitive abilities that can lead to better mental health. Fable helps our community make reading a daily healthy habit for our mental wellbeing. Community members enjoy the many benefits of reading while making deeper human connections with other readers. With a rise in demand for safe, private, and interest-based, online social platforms, Fable puts the omnipresent mobile screen in service of digital nutrition: fostering mental wellness, personal growth, and meaningful connections through reading.
We are an equal opportunity employer and embrace diversity at our company. We do not discriminate by race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are a gender-balanced team committed to diversity and an inclusive environment.

Salary and compensation

$120,000 — $160,000/year