/* ============================================================
   STACK LINK — SHARED DESIGN TOKENS (matches index.html / about.html / contact.html)
   ============================================================ */
        :root {
            --green-primary: #5FAF6A;
            --green-secondary: #82C784;
            --green-accent: #A8D8A8;
            --bg: #FAFCFA;
            --bg-section: #F3F8F3;
            --card: #FFFFFF;
            --border: #E5EFE5;
            --text-primary: #1F2937;
            --text-secondary: #6B7280;
            --success: #66BB6A;
            --hover: #7BC67E;
            --danger: #E0684F;
            --green-600: #16a34a;
            /* primary accent */
            --green-500: #1fb457;

            --max-w: 1240px;
            --radius-lg: 20px;
            --radius-md: 14px;
            --radius-sm: 10px;
            --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
            --sp-1: 8px;
            --sp-2: 16px;
            --sp-3: 24px;
            --sp-4: 32px;
            --sp-5: 48px;
            --sp-6: 64px;
            --sp-7: 96px;
            --sp-8: 140px;
        }

        *,
        *::before,
        *::after {
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
        }

        body {
            margin: 0;
            font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
            background: var(--bg);
            color: var(--text-primary);
            -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        img {
            max-width: 100%;
            display: block;
        }

        a {
            color: inherit;
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        ul {
            list-style: none;
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
        }

        button {
            font-family: inherit;
        }

        .container {
            max-width: var(--max-w);
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 24px;
        }

        @media(min-width:900px) {
            .container {
                padding: 0 40px;
            }
        }

        .eyebrow {
            font-size: 13px;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: 0.14em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--green-primary);
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .eyebrow::before {
            content: '';
            width: 22px;
            height: 1px;
            background: var(--green-primary);
            display: inline-block;
        }

        h1,
        h2,
        h3,
        h4 {
            margin: 0;
            font-weight: 700;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
            line-height: 1.08;
        }

        p {
            margin: 0;
            line-height: 1.65;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
        }

        /* .btn {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 15px;
            padding: 15px 26px;
            border-radius: 11px;
            border: 1px solid transparent;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: transform 220ms var(--ease), background 220ms var(--ease), border-color 220ms var(--ease), color 220ms var(--ease);
            white-space: nowrap;
        } */

        .btn {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            white-space: nowrap;
            background: var(--green-600);
            color: #fff;
            padding: 11px 20px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: 14px;
            font-weight: 600;
            transition: transform .2s, background .2s, box-shadow .2s;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(22, 163, 74, .55);
        }

        .btn::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -60%;
            width: 40%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, .55), transparent);
            transform: skewX(-20deg);
            animation: shine 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes shine {
            0% {
                left: -60%;
            }

            35% {
                left: 130%;
            }

            100% {
                left: 130%;
            }
        }

        .btn:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            background: var(--green-500);
        }

        .btn .arrow {
            transition: transform .2s;
        }

        .btn:hover .arrow {
            transform: translateX(3px);
        }

        .btn-primary {
            background: var(--green-primary);
            color: #fff;
        }

        .btn-primary:hover {
            background: var(--hover);
        }

        .btn-primary .arrow {
            transition: transform 220ms var(--ease);
        }

        .btn-primary:hover .arrow {
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        .btn-ghost {
            background: transparent;
            color: var(--text-primary);
            border-color: var(--border);
        }

        .btn-ghost:hover {
            border-color: var(--green-primary);
            color: var(--green-primary);
        }

        .btn-light {
            background: #fff;
            color: var(--text-primary);
        }

        .btn-light:hover {
            background: var(--green-accent);
        }

        .link-underline {
            position: relative;
            font-weight: 600;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            color: var(--text-primary);
        }

        /* .link-underline::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            bottom: -3px;
            width: 0%;
            height: 1.5px;
            background: currentColor;
            transition: width 260ms var(--ease);
        } */

        .link-underline:hover::after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .link-underline .arrow {
            transition: transform 220ms var(--ease);
        }

        .link-underline:hover .arrow {
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        section {
            position: relative;
        }

        .section-pad {
            padding: var(--sp-8) 0;
        }

        @media(max-width:900px) {
            .section-pad {
                padding: 72px 0;
            }
        }

        .section-head {
            max-width: 680px;
            margin-bottom: var(--sp-6);
        }

        .section-head h2 {
            font-size: clamp(32px, 4.2vw, 56px);
        }

        .section-head p {
            margin-top: 18px;
            font-size: 18px;
        }

        .section-head.centered {
            max-width: none;
            text-align: center;
            margin-inline: auto;
        }

        .section-head.centered .eyebrow {
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .section-head.centered p {
            max-width: 620px;
            margin-inline: auto;
            margin-top: 18px;
        }

        .reveal {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(28px);
        }

        a:focus-visible,
        button:focus-visible {
            outline: 2px solid var(--green-primary);
            outline-offset: 3px;
            border-radius: 4px;
        }

        /* ============ SCROLL PROGRESS ============ */
        #scroll-progress {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            height: 2px;
            width: 0%;
            background: var(--green-primary);
            z-index: 999;
            transition: width 80ms linear;
        }

        
        /* ============================================================
       CAREER HERO
       ============================================================ */
        .career-hero {
            padding: 76px 0 var(--sp-6);
            overflow: hidden;
            position: relative;
            background:
                radial-gradient(680px 420px at 14% -6%, rgba(95, 175, 106, .10), transparent 60%),
                var(--bg);
        }

        .hero-spotlight {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: radial-gradient(320px circle at var(--mx, 50%) var(--my, 30%), rgba(95, 175, 106, .10), transparent 65%);
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 0;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 400ms var(--ease);
        }

        .career-hero:hover .hero-spotlight {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .cycle-word-wrap {
            display: inline-block;
            position: relative;
            vertical-align: top;
        }

        .cycle-word {
            color: var(--green-primary);
            display: inline-block;
            transition: opacity 320ms var(--ease), transform 320ms var(--ease), filter 320ms var(--ease);
        }

        .cycle-word.is-swapping {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(14px);
            filter: blur(4px);
        }

        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            .cycle-word {
                transition: none;
            }
        }

        .hero-blob {
            position: absolute;
            border-radius: 50%;
            filter: blur(60px);
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 0;
            opacity: .55;
        }

        .hero-blob.b1 {
            width: 380px;
            height: 380px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(95, 175, 106, .22), transparent 70%);
            top: -140px;
            right: -60px;
            animation: blobDrift1 14s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .hero-blob.b2 {
            width: 260px;
            height: 260px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(130, 199, 132, .20), transparent 70%);
            bottom: -100px;
            left: 8%;
            animation: blobDrift2 17s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes blobDrift1 {

            0%,
            100% {
                transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
            }

            50% {
                transform: translate(-30px, 26px) scale(1.08);
            }
        }

        @keyframes blobDrift2 {

            0%,
            100% {
                transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
            }

            50% {
                transform: translate(24px, -20px) scale(1.06);
            }
        }

        .career-hero .container {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
            .hero-blob {
                animation: none;
            }
        }

        .career-hero-inner {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 48px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        @media(min-width:980px) {
            .career-hero-inner {
                grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
                gap: 30px;
            }
        }

        .career-hero .eyebrow {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px);
        }

        .career-hero h1 {
            font-size: clamp(38px, 5.2vw, 66px);
            margin-top: 20px;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(30px);
        }

        .career-hero h1 .accent {
            color: var(--green-primary);
        }

        .career-hero p.lead {
            margin-top: 22px;
            font-size: 18px;
            max-width: 520px;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px);
        }

        .hero-ctas {
            margin-top: var(--sp-4);
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 14px;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px);
        }

        .hero-stats {
            margin-top: var(--sp-5);
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 28px;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px);
        }

        .hero-stat {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
        }

        .hero-stat b {
            font-size: 30px;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--text-primary);
            font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
        }

        .hero-stat span {
            font-size: 13px;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            margin-top: 2px;
        }

        /* -- hero visual: floating role cards collage -- */
        .hero-visual {
            position: relative;
            height: 380px;
            display: none;
        }

        @media(min-width:980px) {
            .hero-visual {
                display: block;
            }
        }

        .float-card {
            position: absolute;
            background: var(--card);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            box-shadow: 0 26px 50px -24px rgba(31, 41, 55, .28);
            padding: 16px 18px;
            width: 220px;
            opacity: 0;
        }

        .float-card .fc-role {
            font-size: 14.5px;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .float-card .fc-meta {
            margin-top: 6px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            font-size: 12.5px;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
        }

        .float-card .fc-dot {
            width: 6px;
            height: 6px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--green-primary);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .float-card.fc1 {
            top: 6%;
            left: 4%;
            animation: floatY1 6s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .float-card.fc2 {
            top: 46%;
            right: 0%;
            animation: floatY2 7s ease-in-out infinite;
            animation-delay: .4s;
        }

        .float-card.fc3 {
            bottom: 4%;
            left: 18%;
            animation: floatY1 6.5s ease-in-out infinite;
            animation-delay: .9s;
        }

        @keyframes floatY1 {

            0%,
            100% {
                transform: translateY(0);
            }

            50% {
                transform: translateY(-14px);
            }
        }

        @keyframes floatY2 {

            0%,
            100% {
                transform: translateY(0);
            }

            50% {
                transform: translateY(12px);
            }
        }

        .hero-visual-ring {
            position: absolute;
            left: 50%;
            top: 50%;
            width: 280px;
            height: 280px;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(95, 175, 106, .14), transparent 70%);
            animation: ringPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes ringPulse {

            0%,
            100% {
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
                opacity: .8;
            }

            50% {
                transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12);
                opacity: 1;
            }
        }

        @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

            .float-card,
            .hero-visual-ring,
            .new-ribbon,
            .new-ribbon::after {
                animation: none;
            }

            .hero-spotlight {
                display: none;
            }
        }

        /* ============================================================
       BANNER — "Level up your career with Stack Link"
       ============================================================ */
        .career-banner-card {
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            background: var(--text-primary);
            color: #fff;
            padding: var(--sp-6) var(--sp-5);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .career-banner-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background:
                radial-gradient(420px 260px at 90% 0%, rgba(95, 175, 106, .32), transparent 65%),
                radial-gradient(360px 240px at 6% 100%, rgba(130, 199, 132, .22), transparent 65%);
            pointer-events: none;
        }

        .career-banner-card>* {
            position: relative;
        }

        .career-banner-card h2 {
            font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 40px);
            color: #fff;
            max-width: 640px;
            margin-inline: auto;
        }

        .career-banner-card p {
            margin-top: 16px;
            color: #C9D3CF;
            max-width: 560px;
            margin-inline: auto;
            font-size: 16px;
        }

        .career-banner-card .btn {
            margin-top: 30px;
        }

        /* ============================================================
       ROLE FILTERS
       ============================================================ */
        .job-filters {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 10px;
            margin: -8px 0 var(--sp-5);
        }

        .filter-btn {
            font-family: inherit;
            font-size: 13.5px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            background: var(--card);
            border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
            padding: 10px 18px;
            border-radius: 99px;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: border-color 200ms var(--ease), background 200ms var(--ease), color 200ms var(--ease), transform 200ms var(--ease);
        }

        .filter-btn:hover {
            border-color: var(--green-secondary);
            color: var(--text-primary);
            transform: translateY(-1px);
        }

        .filter-btn.is-active {
            background: var(--green-primary);
            border-color: var(--green-primary);
            color: #fff;
        }

        /* ============================================================
       APPLICATION TIMELINE
       ============================================================ */
        .timeline {
            position: relative;
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            justify-content: space-between;
            gap: 40px;
            margin-top: var(--sp-6);
        }

        .timeline::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 23px;
            left: 4%;
            right: 4%;
            height: 2px;
            background: var(--border);
            z-index: 0;
        }

        .timeline-progress {
            position: absolute;
            top: 23px;
            left: 4%;
            height: 2px;
            background: var(--green-primary);
            width: 0%;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .timeline-step {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            flex: 1;
            min-width: 150px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .timeline-num {
            width: 46px;
            height: 46px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--card);
            border: 2px solid var(--border);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto;
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 16px;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            transition: border-color 320ms var(--ease), background 320ms var(--ease), color 320ms var(--ease), transform 320ms var(--ease);
        }

        .timeline-step.is-active .timeline-num {
            border-color: var(--green-primary);
            color: #fff;
            background: var(--green-primary);
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        .timeline-step h4 {
            margin-top: 16px;
            font-size: 15.5px;
        }

        .timeline-step p {
            margin-top: 6px;
            font-size: 13.5px;
            max-width: 190px;
            margin-inline: auto;
        }

        @media(max-width:820px) {
            .timeline {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 30px;
                align-items: flex-start;
            }

            .timeline::before {
                width: 2px;
                height: calc(100% - 46px);
                left: 23px;
                top: 46px;
                right: auto;
            }

            .timeline-progress {
                width: 2px !important;
                height: 0%;
                left: 23px;
                top: 46px;
            }

            .timeline-step {
                text-align: left;
                display: flex;
                align-items: flex-start;
                gap: 16px;
                min-width: 0;
            }

            .timeline-step h4,
            .timeline-step p {
                margin-top: 0;
                max-width: none;
            }

            .timeline-step .timeline-copy {
                padding-top: 8px;
            }

            .timeline-num {
                flex-shrink: 0;
                margin: 0;
            }
        }

        /* ============================================================
       OPEN ROLES
       ============================================================ */
        .jobs-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 22px;
            perspective: 1200px;
        }

        @media(min-width:700px) {
            .jobs-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            }
        }

        .job-card {
            background: var(--card);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            padding: 30px 28px;
            transition: border-color 280ms var(--ease), box-shadow 280ms var(--ease);
            transform-style: preserve-3d;
            will-change: transform;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .job-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--green-secondary);
            box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(31, 41, 55, .28);
        }

        .job-card.is-new {
            border-color: var(--green-secondary);
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(95, 175, 106, .05), var(--card) 40%);
        }

        .job-card-top {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            justify-content: space-between;
            gap: 14px;
        }

        .job-card-icon {
            width: 46px;
            height: 46px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            background: rgba(95, 175, 106, .12);
            color: var(--green-primary);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .new-ribbon {
            font-size: 11px;
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: .05em;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: #fff;
            background: var(--green-primary);
            padding: 5px 11px;
            border-radius: 99px;
            animation: newPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .new-ribbon::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(110deg, transparent 30%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .55) 50%, transparent 70%);
            background-size: 220% 100%;
            animation: shimmer 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        @keyframes shimmer {
            0% {
                background-position: 160% 0;
            }

            100% {
                background-position: -60% 0;
            }
        }

        @keyframes newPulse {

            0%,
            100% {
                box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(95, 175, 106, .45);
            }

            50% {
                box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(95, 175, 106, 0);
            }
        }

        .job-card h3 {
            margin-top: 18px;
            font-size: 21px;
        }

        .job-card .job-dept {
            margin-top: 4px;
            font-size: 13.5px;
            color: var(--green-primary);
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .job-card p.job-desc {
            margin-top: 14px;
            font-size: 14.5px;
            min-height: 66px;
        }

        .job-meta {
            margin-top: 18px;
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 10px;
        }

        .job-pill {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            font-size: 12.5px;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
            background: var(--bg-section);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            padding: 7px 12px;
            border-radius: 99px;
        }

        .job-pill svg {
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .job-card-foot {
            margin-top: 24px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            gap: 14px;
        }

        .job-card-foot .btn {
            padding: 11px 20px;
            font-size: 13.5px;
        }

        .job-exp-note {
            font-size: 12.5px;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
        }

        .jobs-note {
            margin-top: 28px;
            text-align: center;
            font-size: 13.5px;
            color: var(--text-secondary);
        }

        /* ============================================================
       PERKS
       ============================================================ */
        .perks-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        @media(min-width:640px) {
            .perks-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            }
        }

        @media(min-width:1080px) {
            .perks-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            }
        }

        .perk-card {
            background: var(--card);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            padding: 26px 22px;
            transition: transform 260ms var(--ease), box-shadow 260ms var(--ease), border-color 260ms var(--ease);
        }

        .perk-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow: 0 24px 46px -26px rgba(31, 41, 55, .28);
            border-color: var(--green-secondary);
        }

        .perk-icon {
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            border-radius: 12px;
            background: rgba(95, 175, 106, .12);
            color: var(--green-primary);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .perk-card h4 {
            margin-top: 16px;
            font-size: 16.5px;
        }

        .perk-card p {
            margin-top: 8px;
            font-size: 14px;
        }

        /* ============================================================
       DREAM JOB CTA
       ============================================================ */
        .dream-job-section .section-head.centered {
            margin-bottom: var(--sp-4);
        }

        .dream-job-cta {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
        }