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Founding Frontend Engineer

Reposted 12 Days Ago
In-Office
New York City, NY
150K-250K Annually
Mid level
In-Office
New York City, NY
150K-250K Annually
Mid level
As a Frontend Engineer, you will develop user interfaces from wireframes, optimize code for performance, and collaborate with design and engineering teams.
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As a Frontend Engineer, you’ll craft high-performance, visually striking applications driving the next generation of agentic platforms.
What You’ll Do

  • Develop and polish exceptional user interfaces from conceptual wireframes.

  • Leverage advanced CSS skills to achieve pixel-perfect, sophisticated user experiences.

  • Optimize front-end code to ensure smooth and responsive interactions.

  • Work closely with design and engineering to bring ideas to life with precision and speed.

  • Contribute to our product’s core architecture and front-end best practices.


Who You Are

  • Expertise in React, Next.js, and TypeScript, with a deep understanding of state management and performance optimization.

  • Strong experience with Tailwind CSS or SASS/SCSS, delivering refined, polished, and visually sharp UIs.

  • Proven ability to architect and scale complex Next.js applications, leveraging features like App Router, SSR, SSG, and ISR.

  • Familiarity with fetch management libraries like react-query or similar.

  • Hands-on experience with CSS animations, transitions, and layout techniques to create smooth, engaging interfaces.

  • A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality front-end development work.

  • A keen eye for design, detail, and user experience, ensuring seamless interactions.

  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-performance startup environment, iterating quickly on new ideas.

Top Skills

CSS
Next.Js
React
Sass
Scss
Tailwind Css
Typescript
HQ

Meridian New York, New York, USA Office

356 Wythe Ave, New York, NY, United States, 11249

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