What are the responsibilities and job description for the React / Front-end / Forward Deployed Engineer position at Entabeni Systems?
About Entabeni
Entabeni (noun; Zulu: "the mountain")
We build software and hardware that powers independent ski resorts. We provide point of sale, ticketing, RFID access control, rentals, and the full stack — The full stack-from the database to the hardware.
We're the company behind Indy Ski Pass and Black Mountain, New Hapshire. We work exclusively with independent operators. No waterparks. No trade shows. No VC chasing growth at all costs. We are small and dedicated team that works to understand problems and then solves them.
What makes us different:
- 9 years. Zero layoffs. Stable company and remarkable growth.
- 25% of our team was born outside North America — we handle visa situations.
- We own our property our Headquarters in Grand County, Colorado; 90 minutes from DIA and in the center of world-class outdoor recreation. We currently have an East Coast base in Jackson, New Hampshire at Black Mountain.
- We value in-person collaboration. This is not a remote role with occasional meetups.
The Role
This is not a typical software engineering job. As a React / Forward Deployed Engineer, you will be the bridge between our product and the ski resorts that depend on it. You will write code, install hardware, debug systems in real-world conditions, train operators, and bring back insights that shape what we build next.
You will be mostly office-based in Grand County, with travel to partner resorts when deployments, integrations, or on-site support require it.
What You Will Actually Do
Build and Ship Software
- Write production code across our stack (React, React Native, Electron, Ruby, Postgres, Java)
- Design and maintain APIs that talk to hardware such as POS terminals, RFID scanners, receipt printers, and card readers
- Debug problems across the full stack
- Write tests, review code, and maintain high engineering standards
Deploy and Integrate Systems
- Install and configure systems at ski resorts
- Integrate with existing resort infrastructure
- Deploy technology in harsh mountain environments
Own the Customer Relationship
- Train resort staff
- Troubleshoot issues on-site and remotely
- Build long-term customer relationships
Close the Feedback Loop
- Observe how software performs in the field
- Bring back insights that influence product decisions
- Advocate for customers
What We Are Looking For
Required
- 3 to 5 years of software engineering experience
- Full-stack experience
- Strong SQL and relational database fundamentals
- Git experience beyond basic commits and pushes
- Ability to write clean, testable, maintainable code
- Strong communication skills with non-technical users
- Comfortable working independently in ambiguous environments
- Willing to relocate to Grand County, Colorado. We can be flexible on timing.
Strongly Preferred
- Payment processing experience
- Hardware integration experience
- Electron or desktop application experience
- React Native or mobile development experience
- Linux system administration
- Android deployment and management
- DevOps experience
Nice to Have
- RFID or NFC experience
- Hospitality, ski industry, or POS background
- Skiing or snowboarding experience
What We Are Not Looking For
- Someone who only wants to write code
- Someone unwilling to work with hardware
- Someone who needs perfect requirements
- Someone uncomfortable with travel or field work
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary
-Full health benefits, 100% paid for by the company, including dependents.
- Indy Pass, Ikon Pass, Epic Pass included
- Company facility in the mountains
- Small team environment
- No on-call rotation chaos
Why This Role Exists
Our customers operate in extreme environments with seasonal staff and unreliable infrastructure. We need engineers who can write great code and solve real-world problems on-site. Engineers who see customer challenges as interesting puzzles.
How to Apply
Send:
1. Your resume
2. A brief note explaining your interest
3. Optional project links
- No cover letter templates. Just tell us why you would be a good fit.