About this opportunity
J. Paul Getty Trust lists this Software Engineer Sr opportunity in los angeles, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Getty is committed to creating a welcoming workplace that reflects the various backgrounds of the communities we serve. We value differences in the pursuit of inquiry and knowledge, mutual understanding, respect, transparency, and cooperation. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Job Summary
The Getty Digital Interpretive Development Team is the primary steward of Getty.edu and a growing suite of rich media experiences. We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with a passion for crafting exceptional digital visitor experiences and a genuine interest in the mission of a world-class cultural heritage institution. You will work closely with our team on broader initiatives that shape how visitors discover, explore, and engage with Getty's work — both on-site and online. We are a highly collaborative team where thoughtful communication, co-working sessions, code reviews, and pair programming are everyday practices.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will partner with a team of engineers and architects to drive improvements across the Getty.edu platform and digital initiatives spanning the institution. You will own meaningful parts of the stack — identifying opportunities to reduce technical debt, shaping technical direction, and delivering reliable, scalable features that raise the bar for how visitors experience Getty's work. You'll collaborate closely with UX researchers, designers, and subject matter experts to build experiences that are fast, accessible, and impactful at scale.
Our work integrates deeply with Getty's internal CMS systems, connecting content operations to the public-facing experiences we build. We move fast, hold ourselves to a high engineering bar, and believe that the best digital experiences are built by teams who take end-to-end ownership of what they ship.
The Getty is among the most respected cultural heritage organizations in the world, and a hub for discovery and discourse on the critical issues facing the field — from digital preservation and sustainability to the evolving ways communities engage with art. Scientists, curators, librarians, archivists, and academics are drawn here by a shared dedication to furthering the study of art and advancing the fields of art history, conservation, and cultural heritage preservation. We offer excellent benefits and a genuine commitment to work-life balance, and we believe that the software we build together is part of that larger mission.
This is a three-year limited term position.
This position is a hybrid work environment opportunity; The successful candidate must reside within a commutable distance of Getty, and must work at least one day per week, and more often as needed, on Getty's campus in Los Angeles.
Major Job Responsibilities
Design and build deep integrations with Getty's internal CMS APIs, ensuring content workflows connect seamlessly to the experiences visitors see and use
Implement and maintain a scalable design token system in close collaboration with UX/UI designers to ensure visual consistency and streamlined UI updates across our digital experiences
Own the development of performant, accessible frontend applications using Vue.js, with a sharp focus on reusable component design, smooth interactive experiences, and rendering performance
Utilize and support our CI/CD pipelines to ensure the consistent and reliable delivery of frontend and backend code
Promote frontend testing and development best practices, helping to streamline the team's local development and UI packaging workflows
Partner closely with UX researchers, designers, and product stakeholders to shape and deliver digital experiences that are intuitive, accessible, and impactful across the full visitor journey
Participate in the full software development lifecycle including technical design, implementation, testing, and code review
Provide thoughtful, constructive feedback to peer developers and contribute to a culture of engineering excellence
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or a combination of education and relevant experience
5-8 years software development experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
An interest in the work of cultural heritage and/or digital visitor experience
Experience with ES6 JavaScript and contemporary JavaScript programming practices
Experience with component-based web development (Vue.js and Vite)
Experience implementing visual design systems, including working with design token systems
Experience with accessibility considerations for web software
A practice of unit testing and end-to-end testing web applications
Experience with static-site generation tools
Experience with version control using Git and GitHub
A working knowledge of server-side rendering (SSR) patterns and server-side JavaScript/Node.js
Familiarity with CMS platforms and content API integrations
Intellectual generosity, humility, and curiosity
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
Expertise with design systems and frontend design principles
Experience collaborating with designers in Figma to translate layouts and assets into components
Experience with continuous integration and deployment using Docker and AWS
Experience with spec-driven development practices, including defining and working from API specifications and technical contracts prior to implementation
Benefits and Perks
Here are just some examples that Getty offers/provides for full-time employees:
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
Educational Assistance and professional development
Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
12 Paid Holidays
Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
Community service opportunities
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits and long list of perks, go to Getty HR .
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Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
Who can apply
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