Senior Frontend Software Engineer - AI Development (Onsite)
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Frontend Software Engineer to join our team and work on cutting-edge AI-driven applications. This is an onsite role based in Palo Alto, California, where you will have the opportunity to design and develop high-performance web applications that interface with advanced AI systems. As a Senior Frontend Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in translating complex backend AI functionalities into intuitive user interfaces.
What You'll Do
- Design and build complex frontend applications using TypeScript and React.
- Own frontend architecture decisions, including routing, state management, caching, and rendering strategies.
- Implement real-time UI patterns for AI systems, including streaming model outputs, agent actions, and live system updates.
- Build and maintain reusable component systems and design tokens.
- Enforce accessibility, responsiveness, and cross-browser reliability.
- Develop rich interfaces for data review, annotation, and human-in-the-loop audit workflows.
- Instrument analytics and monitoring to measure UX quality and performance.
- Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to turn research and prototypes into production-ready experiences.
Requirements
- 5–8+ years of professional frontend engineering experience.
- Strong expertise with TypeScript and React (Next.js, Vite, or similar).
- Experience building and operating large, complex frontend applications.
- Hands-on experience with AI-enabled or agent-based systems.
- Deep understanding of frontend performance, reliability, and maintainability.
- Proven experience shipping real-time user interfaces connected to AI or streaming systems.
- Strong testing discipline, including automated testing (e.g., Playwright, Jest).
- Ability to mentor others and contribute to technical direction.
Nice to Have
- Ownership of frontend architecture at a SaaS or developer-focused company.
- Familiarity with modern API and data transport patterns (e.g., GraphQL).
- Experience with advanced browser capabilities (e.g., web workers).
- Data visualization experience for technical users.
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation and healthcare coverage.
- Equity participation in the company.
- Relocation and visa support for successful candidates.
- Opportunity to work in a high-intensity, execution-focused engineering culture.
- Significant growth potential in a fast-paced environment.
This Senior Frontend Software Engineer role offers a unique opportunity to work onsite in Palo Alto, focusing on AI-driven applications with a competitive salary and relocation support.
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Who Will Succeed Here
Proficient in TypeScript and React, with extensive experience in building scalable applications using Next.js and Vite, enabling the development of high-performance web interfaces for AI-driven applications.
Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on UI/UX design principles, ensuring seamless user interactions when integrating complex backend AI functionalities into the frontend.
Hands-on experience with testing frameworks like Jest and Playwright, demonstrating a commitment to delivering robust, bug-free applications while maintaining high code quality standards.
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