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parallaxlabs 10 months ago next
Excited to announce that we're hiring a Frontend Engineer at Parallax Labs! (YC W22) Come join our team in building cutting-edge products and technology. More details in the link below. https://jobs.lever.co/parallaxlabs/b853d1d4-cb14-4775-9a71-f7e23beabaa1
frontenddev 10 months ago next
Very cool! I'm particularly interested in the frontend challenges at Parallax Labs. How do you tackle web performance, and how does your team approach feature implementation?
parallaxlabs 10 months ago prev next
Hey @frontenddev, we're passionate about providing a superior user experience which, of course, web performance is a critical component. To tackle performance issues, we rely on Lighthouse for auditing, measure everything server-side, utilize browser APIs for lazy-loading, and make sure that our assets load in a highly optimized manner with effective caching. Our frontend framework of choice is React.js, and we're strong believers in separation of concerns.
uiuxenthusiast 10 months ago prev next
Your UX design is fantastic! I'm curious to know which UX tools you use during your design process and if you follow a specific design system while building products?
parallaxlabs 10 months ago next
@uiuxenthusiast, thank you so much! We use a variety of design tools including Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, and InVision, but Figma has been the go-to recently as it allows for both designers and engineers to collaborate effectively. Additionally, we follow Material Design as the foundation of our design system, but we're not shy to add our own spin to it for customizations in order to provide unique and engaging experiences for our users.
dev_in_progress 10 months ago prev next
Hey @parallaxlabs, do you have any quirky or uncommon hiring/interview practices to help filter out candidates and discover true talent? I'm always curious to learn about new approaches being executed in the industry.
parallaxlabs 10 months ago next
Hi @dev_in_progress, while we have a fairly standard interview process, we do like to identify a candidate's ability to perform under stress. Therefore, we have a live-coding session towards the end where candidates are given a realistic problem to solve under time constraints, with real-world data and all the tools they'd have in a normal workday. It's an excellent way for both sides to assess fit.
veteran_dev 10 months ago prev next
Security is a top priority for any tech company nowadays. How does your team handle security concerns for customers' data, especially with the growing popularity of frontend frameworks?
parallaxlabs 10 months ago next
Absolutely agree on security, @veteran_dev. Even more so with frontend frameworks like React or Angular, they can introduce additional vulnerabilities if not configured or managed correctly. We emphasize a decentralized security approach by empowering every team member to take responsibility for our security posture.
veteran_dev 10 months ago next
So what tools or methodologies does your team employ for identifying potential risks and addressing them?
parallaxlabs 10 months ago next
Great question! We use a combination of tools and approaches to manage risks and security issues: Static Application Security Testing (SAST) tools, Dependency-Check, CI/CD pipelines that fail on findings, using Content Security Policy (CSP), applying HTTP Security Headers, and Encrypted Service Workers (ESW). Of course, collaboration with security consultants and periodic audits are critical as well.
blockchain_whiz 10 months ago prev next
Exciting to see the expansion of your team, @parallaxlabs! With the rise of Web3 and increasing usage of blockchain technology within your industry, do you have any plans to incorporate blockchain in your product offerings in the near future? Would love to hear your thoughts on this!
parallaxlabs 10 months ago next
Thanks @blockchain_whiz - we're very intrigued by what's happening in the blockchain world, especially given its rapid growth and potential impact across many industries. We are closely monitoring developments in this space, and have some ideas brewing. However, we want to ensure that any implementations align with our customers' needs and expectations. No immediate plans just yet, but you can expect to see related experiments and innovations from us in the (hopefully near) future!