Software Engineer

Position: Frontend Engineer What : Direct Hire Top Startup Client in the Fintech Space Where: Hybrid in San Francisco ( No Relocation - Must be based in the Bay Area) Compensation : 150k-225k equity depending on experience Role Overview: We are seeking a Front-End Engineer with strong expertise in Next.js to help build and scale our web applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Computer Science and hands-on experience working in a startup environment . Familiarity with AI/ML technologies or an eagerness to integrate AI-powered features is a plus. You will collaborate closely with designers, backend engineers, and product managers to create highly performant, user-friendly, and scalable web applications. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain user-facing features : Build reusable components and libraries for future use with Next.js to create fast, responsive, and accessible web applications. Collaborate cross-functionally : Work closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend engineers to implement new features and optimize the user experience. Optimize for performance : Ensure the applications are optimized for speed, scalability, and mobile responsiveness. Work with modern front-end technologies : Leverage JavaScript, React, and Next.js to build interactive and high-performance user interfaces. AI/ML Integration : Partner with AI/ML teams to incorporate advanced features into the web application, such as real-time data processing or intelligent UI components. Write clean, maintainable code : Follow best practices for code quality, documentation, and testing. Stay up-to-date with trends : Keep up with industry trends and emerging technologies in front-end development and AI. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or a related field) or equivalent practical experience. 4-8 years of professional front-end development experience with a focus on JavaScript and frameworks like React. Strong expertise in Next.js and its features such as server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), API routes, and dynamic routing. Solid understanding of front-end technologies including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6), and modern JS libraries (e.g., React, Redux, TypeScript). Experience in a startup or fast-paced, dynamic work environment : Comfortable working in a rapidly changing environment where priorities can shift quickly. AI/ML experience or an understanding of how to integrate AI-driven features into web applications is a plus. Familiarity with version control systems such as Git. Strong problem-solving and debugging skills . Passion for building highly performant, user-centric web applications . Excellent communication and collaboration skills : Ability to work well within a team and across functions. Nice to Have: Experience with GraphQL . Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and related tools. Knowledge of TypeScript for building scalable and type-safe applications. Exposure to AI-driven frameworks or libraries (e.g., TensorFlow.js, PyTorch) and the ability to apply them to frontend interfaces. Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.