Staff Web Developer – WordPress

Description

Job Description:

We are hiring a seasoned WordPress Developer with enterprise-level experience, specifically on the WordPress VIP platform, to lead the development and management of SiMa.ai’s website—our most strategic digital asset. This role will focus on delivering secure, performant, scalable, and user-centric web experiences to support high-traffic content, developer engagement, and global marketing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, customize, and maintain high-performance WordPress themes and plugins.
• Work within the WordPress VIP platform, ensuring code quality, security, and scalability aligned with VIP’s rigorous development standards.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, content, DevOps, and marketing teams to execute on web and CMS needs.
• Implement advanced publishing workflows, multilingual support, and custom Gutenberg blocks to support global marketing efforts.
• Optimize the site for SEO, mobile responsiveness, accessibility, and Core Web Vitals.
• Conduct code reviews and manage Git-based workflows, integrating with CI/CD pipelines as needed.
• Handle large-scale content migrations and integrations with third-party platforms (CRM, analytics, marketing automation, etc.).
• Translate wireframes and design mockups into pixel-perfect, responsive, and accessible user interfaces.
• Ensure design consistency, usability, and smooth UX across all devices and breakpoints.
• Apply UX principles such as visual hierarchy, user flow, and conversion optimization to enhance site engagement and performance.

Requirements:

• Master's/Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering.
• at least 4+ years of professional experience in WordPress development, with at least 1–2 years working within WordPress VIP or similar enterprise-grade WordPress environments.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices for marketing and content-heavy websites.
• Expertise in PHP, MySQL, JavaScript (including React), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with Git, GitHub, and CI/CD tools.
• Familiarity with WordPress REST API, GraphQL, and headless WordPress architectures.
• Demonstrated experience building performant, responsive, and secure WordPress websites for high-traffic environments.
• Experience working with Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD to interpret and implement designs.
• Strong ability to navigate WordPress VIP-specific tooling, including VIP CLI, code review requirements, and deployment processes.
• Understanding of SEO, and front-end performance optimization.
• Comfortable working in Agile teams using tools like Jira, Confluence, and Slack.

Nice to Have:

• Experience integrating with marketing and sales tools (Salesforce).
• Familiarity with enterprise CDN configurations, caching strategies, and observability tools.
• Experience building or supporting developer documentation portals, blogs, or gated content experiences.

Why SiMa.ai?

At SiMa.ai, we’re revolutionizing how Edge AI is developed and deployed across robotics, manufacturing, automotive, and healthcare. Our ONE Platform makes Physical AI development simple and scalable. As our WordPress Developer, you’ll have a unique opportunity to own and evolve our digital presence, directly influencing how customers, partners, and developers engage with our technology.

Personal attributes:

Can-do attitude, Ability to multi-task and handle multiple customer engagements, Problem Solving skills, Strong team player. Curious, Execution and results oriented. Self-driven, Thinks Big and is highly accountable. Good communication skills.