Senior Software Engineer - Typescript

Who are we

Welcome to Pdftools - the daughter company of Smallpdf and the pioneers in PDF technology since 1994. We offer comprehensive digital document solutions for businesses across the globe. With over 1000 satisfied customers in 70+ countries, we provide trusted PDF solutions for mission-critical business processes.

Pdftools has played a key role in shaping the PDF standard. Our software solutions and developer components are top-notch and built with precision in Switzerland. Join our dynamic team and experience our supportive and fun work culture that drives innovation in the PDF industry.

About PDF Tools APIs and service products

The products under the Pdftools brand are designed for developers who need to process large volumes of documents. Our SDKs and shell tools empower engineers to integrate document processing capabilities into their own products. We make it easy for our customers to convert, compress, manipulate, enrich, and sign PDF documents, enabling them to build innovative products and solutions.

Our website: https://www.pdf-tools.com/en/

About the Viewer team

As a deep-tech company, ~60% of our staff are engineers. We organize around functional areas and foster cross-functional collaboration. Each team tackles specific goals that drive our mission. We emphasize product excellence, customer trust, and continuous improvement.

Specifically, we are looking to strengthen our Viewer team, where we develop PDF Viewer SDK that provides viewing and annotation functionality to our customers' web applications through our world-class rendering engine — with no external dependencies, optimized for both desktop and mobile devices.

Your mission—should you choose to accept it

• Design and build high-performance libraries that serve as the foundation for all Pdftools product offerings.

• Work on the most impactful changes, carefully researched and prioritized by the team to ensure we're focusing on what matters most.

• Collaborate closely with your team, challenging ideas, brainstorming, and engaging in discussions to find the best solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop user-friendly libraries for web developers, built on top of our Core SDK.

• Implement framework-agnostic components in TypeScript, compatible with popular web frontend frameworks and libraries such as React, Angular, and Vue.js.

• Create and improve documentation and the onboarding experience for our web SDKs and components.

• Engage with and support the Pdftools web developer community to help them get the most out of our products.

Your profile

• 4+ years of experience in frontend web development.

• Expertise in TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.

• Proficiency with at least one popular web frontend framework or library, such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.

• Experience with testing libraries and frameworks, such as Jest, Mocha, Cypress, or Playwright.

• Solid understanding of version control systems (VCS) and CI/CD build tools.

• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of your work.

• Fluent in English.
  

Nice to Haves — What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience building an npm library in TypeScript

• Experience with and knowledge of the PDF standard

• Familiarity with other PDF or document viewers

• Experience using one of Pdftools products

Why PDF Tools

🌍 Influence the way over 1,000 worldleading organizations handle PDF workflows every day. Push boundaries and iterate quickly to discover new solutions.

💻 Flexible, hybrid work model – with regular team meetings to strengthen team spirit.

🏝️ 30 vacation days – yes, you read that right!

🐶 Don’t leave your four-legged friends at home, our offices are pet-friendly.

👶 16 weeks parental leave—100% of your salary—for all new parents

🧳 Sabbatical opportunities after 2 years with the company.

📚 2,000 CHF annual training budget, including additional time off for courses or training.

🤓 Internal knowledge sharing & external coaching to further develop your professional and social skills.

🥧 Opportunity to participate in the PSOP - Phantom Stock Option Plan (terms & conditions apply).

PDF Tools is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in diversity and inclusion. We do not tolerate discrimination. We support a safe and respectful environment where everyone thrives.

By submitting your application, you allow PDF Tools to handle and store your data.

PDF Tools does not seek or accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions without a written contract that covers such arrangements.