Founding Front-End Engineer Roles at VC-Backed Startups
Overview
Join SignalFire's Talent Network for Founding Front-End Engineer roles at VC-backed startups. This network connects exceptional engineers with 200+ innovative companies across AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, and developer tools. You will build and scale user-centric applications directly with founders, shaping front-end architecture and design systems. Early-stage startups search this network for engineers who can own the front-end from day one and drive product impact.
What You'll Do7
- 1Design and develop scalable, high-performance front-end applications using React, Vue.js, or Svelte.
- 2Build intuitive, responsive, and visually engaging UI/UX experiences that delight users.
- 3Optimize front-end performance, accessibility, and responsiveness to ensure a seamless experience across devices.
- 4Collaborate with product designers, backend engineers, and founders to align on vision and execution.
- 5Develop component libraries and reusable front-end architecture for scalable applications.
- 6Implement and maintain state management using Redux, Zustand, or Recoil, and integrate APIs with REST, GraphQL, and WebSockets.
- 7Define best practices for front-end development, code quality, and testing with Jest, Cypress, or Playwright.
Requirements9
- 13+ years of experience in front-end development, with a strong track record of shipping user-facing products.
- 2Expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks including React, Vue.js, Angular, or Svelte.
- 3Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, TypeScript, and JavaScript (ES6+).
- 4Experience integrating with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets.
- 5Knowledge of state management libraries such as Redux, Zustand, Recoil, or Vuex.
- 6Familiarity with server-side rendering (Next.js, Nuxt.js) and static site generation.
- 7Strong understanding of web performance optimization, accessibility (a11y), and security best practices.
- 8Proficiency with version control (Git), CI/CD workflows, and front-end testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright).
- 9Experience working in early-stage startup environments or small, fast-moving teams is a plus.
Salary Insight
$170 - $250k per year
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