Zettabyte Inc Logo

Zettabyte Inc

Frontend Engineer - UI/UX Focus

Reposted 13 Days Ago
Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in United States
Mid level
Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in United States
Mid level
Design user interfaces and workflows in Figma, implement designs using Vue.js and Next.js, and collaborate with backend engineers on API integration.
The summary above was generated by AI
What you'll do
  • Design user interfaces and workflows in Figma, creating mockups and prototypes

  • Implement your own designs in Vue.js (primary) and Next.js

  • Collaborate with backend engineers to design and consume RESTful/GraphQL APIs

  • Build robust state management and data fetching layers for complex UI requirements

  • Own the full design-to-code pipeline for new features

  • Create intuitive dashboards and visualizations using real-time API data

  • Handle API error states, loading patterns, and data synchronization elegantly

  • Conduct user research, create user flows, and iterate based on feedback

  • Balance aesthetic appeal with technical constraints and performance

You'll thrive here if you
  • 4+ years combined experience in frontend development and UI/UX design

  • Strong Vue.js (Vue 3 preferred), React/Next.js, TypeScript, and modern CSS

  • Experience with API integration, async data handling, and state management (Pinia/Vuex, Redux)

  • Proficiency with REST APIs, GraphQL, and WebSocket connections

  • Understanding of API design principles and ability to provide feedback to backend teams

  • Proficiency in Figma (or similar) for creating production-ready designs

  • Portfolio showing both design work and implemented projects

  • Understanding of design principles: typography, color theory, spacing, visual hierarchy

  • Experience owning features from concept through implementation

Bonus qualifications
  • Experience with API testing tools (Postman, Insomnia)

  • Knowledge of backend technologies for better API collaboration

  • Real-time data visualization experience

  • OpenAPI/Swagger documentation experience

  • Formal design education or HCI background

  • Design systems experience (creating and maintaining)

  • Background in developer tools or technical product design

Why This Role is Unique

You'll own the entire experience from design to API integration. You'll shape both how the interface looks and how it communicates with our GPU infrastructure, ensuring seamless user experiences across the full stack.

Details
  • We provide Competitive salary and equity based on your experience and skillset;

  • This is a Hybrid role - 3 days in office, 2 days WFH; Must locate in Palo Alto

  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without need for visa sponsorship.

What you need to know about the NYC Tech Scene

As the undisputed financial capital of the world, New York City is an epicenter of startup funding activity. The city has a thriving fintech scene and is a major player in verticals ranging from AI to biotech, cybersecurity and digital media. It also has universities like NYU, Columbia and Cornell Tech attracting students and researchers from across the globe, providing the ecosystem with a constant influx of world-class talent. And its East Coast location and three international airports make it a perfect spot for European companies establishing a foothold in the United States.

Key Facts About NYC Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 549,200; 6% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Capgemini, Bloomberg, IBM, Spotify
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, Fintech
  • Funding Landscape: $25.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Greycroft, Thrive Capital, Union Square Ventures, FirstMark Capital, Tiger Global Management, Tribeca Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Two Sigma Ventures
  • Research Centers and Universities: Columbia University, New York University, Fordham University, CUNY, AI Now Institute, Flatiron Institute, C.N. Yang Institute for Theoretical Physics, NASA Space Radiation Laboratory

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account