Senior Frontend Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of complex frontend features and systems, setting architectural patterns for the team
• Mentor and coach junior and mid-level frontend developers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical guidance
• Define and champion frontend best practices including testing strategies, performance budgets, and accessibility standards
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to shape technical roadmaps and project plans
• Drive migration and modernization efforts such as adopting TypeScript, upgrading frameworks, or introducing a design system
• Investigate and resolve production performance issues, including rendering bottlenecks and memory leaks
• Evaluate and introduce new tools, libraries, and patterns to improve developer experience and code quality

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of professional frontend development experience with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role
• Expert-level knowledge of React (or equivalent modern framework) including advanced patterns like compound components, render props, and custom hooks
• Deep TypeScript proficiency including generics, utility types, and type-safe API integration
• Experience designing and maintaining component libraries or design systems at scale
• Strong understanding of frontend performance optimization (code splitting, lazy loading, memoization, virtual scrolling)
• Proven track record of mentoring engineers and improving team processes
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing strategies (unit, integration, e2e), and monitoring tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and cross-team collaboration

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with micro-frontend architectures or monorepo tooling (Nx, Turborepo)
• Background in building real-time applications (WebSockets, Server-Sent Events)
• Knowledge of GraphQL client libraries (Apollo, urql, Relay)
• Experience leading a frontend guild, writing RFCs, or driving ADRs across an organization
• Familiarity with Web Workers, Service Workers, or PWA patterns

Tech Stack

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, equity, and performance bonuses
• Flexible remote-first work environment with optional office access
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Annual conference budget and dedicated learning time
• 401(k) match and generous PTO policy
• Direct influence on [Company Name]'s technical direction and engineering culture

Interview Process

1. 1Recruiter phone screen (30 min) — background, motivations, and compensation alignment
2. 2Hiring manager conversation (45 min) — technical depth, leadership experience, and team fit
3. 3System design round (60 min) — design a frontend architecture for a real-world scenario
4. 4Live coding or code review round (60 min) — solve a problem or review and improve existing code
5. 5Cross-functional interview (45 min) — collaboration style with product and design stakeholders
6. 6Offer, references, and team meet-and-greet