Principal Frontend Engineer

Halter, New Zealand's fastest-growing company, is seeking a Principal Frontend Engineer to lead their web and mobile frontend platforms. The role is crucial in supporting Halter's innovative farming technology that enables virtual fencing and cattle monitoring across New Zealand, Australia, and the United States. The platform serves over 300,000 cattle daily and has grown approximately 1500% over the past three years.

The position requires deep technical expertise in Next.js and React Native, focusing on maintaining performance, robustness, and user experience. As a principal engineer, you'll be responsible for leading the frontend discipline, establishing architectural standards, mentoring team members, and ensuring consistent patterns and practices across platforms.

Halter's product is integral to modern farming operations, replacing physically demanding tasks with an intuitive user interface that allows farmers to manage their operations remotely. The company is backed by prestigious investors including Bessemer Venture Partners, DCVC, Blackbird, and Promus Ventures.

The role offers an opportunity to work in a high-performance culture with real-world impact, alongside a talented team in a state-of-the-art office in Auckland. Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, generous parental leave, professional development budget, unlimited annual leave, and equity participation. The company maintains an office-first approach, believing in the power of in-person collaboration for driving innovation and building strong relationships.

This is an ideal position for a seasoned frontend engineer who wants to make a meaningful impact in agricultural technology while leading and scaling complex applications. The role combines technical leadership, hands-on development, and the opportunity to shape the future of farming technology.