Senior Frontend Engineer


San Francisco
Permanent
USD180000 - USD220000
Development and Engineering
PR/593212_1779203885
Senior Frontend Engineer

Senior Frontend Engineer

Location: Remote, San Francisco based candidates only
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: Starting at $180,000+


We are looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer to build and scale high-quality user interfaces for a modern, product-focused platform. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning features end to end, collaborating closely with designers and product teams, and delivering polished, performant frontend experiences.

You will play a key role in shaping frontend architecture, improving developer experience, and ensuring the product delivers a seamless and intuitive experience to users.


Key Responsibilities

  • Build robust and scalable user interfaces from high-fidelity designs and evolving product requirements
  • Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver high-quality product experiences
  • Own features end to end, from design review through production rollout
  • Write comprehensive unit, integration, and end-to-end tests to ensure reliability and maintainability
  • Break down complex product and technical challenges into clear, actionable tasks
  • Contribute to and evolve frontend architecture and design systems
  • Partner with backend and infrastructure teams to define APIs and data contracts
  • Mentor engineers through code reviews and knowledge sharing
  • Champion frontend best practices across accessibility, performance, and security
  • Work in a fast-paced environment focused on continuous delivery and improvement

Qualifications

  • 5 to 7 years of experience building modern web applications using TypeScript and React
  • Strong experience with state management patterns and modern frontend workflows
  • Proven ability to write clean, reusable, and well-tested code
  • Experience collaborating with designers and cross-functional teams
  • Strong focus on user experience and intuitive interface design
  • Hands-on experience with design and prototyping tools such as Figma or similar
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud is preferred
  • Deep understanding of frontend performance optimization, accessibility standards, and security practices
  • Experience building or scaling design systems or component libraries is a plus
  • Strong communication skills and ability to mentor other engineers
  • Growth mindset with an interest in learning and applying modern frontend technologies
  • Permanent authorization to work in the United States is required

Nice to Have

  • Experience with node-based graph or data visualization libraries
  • Background working on complex, interactive frontend applications
  • Experience contributing to large-scale frontend systems

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base salary starting at $180,000+
  • Equity participation
  • Fully remote work environment for candidates based in the San Francisco area
  • Opportunity to contribute to high-impact product experiences

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