Founding Front-End Software Engineer (Senior/Staff) - VC Backed Startups

SignalFire • New York, NY

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About The Position

Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Founding Front-End Engineer Roles at VC-Backed Startups. This is not an application for a specific job, but a way to get on the radar of VC-backed startups that are actively hiring Engineering talent. SignalFire partners with top early-stage startups across various sectors like AI, cybersecurity, healthtech, fintech, developer tools, and enterprise SaaS. They are looking to connect with exceptional Founding Front-End Engineers excited about building and scaling user-centric applications at early-stage startups. By joining the Talent Network, your profile will be shared with their portfolio companies, providing visibility into exclusive early-stage opportunities.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in front-end development, with a strong track record of shipping user-facing products
• Expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, Angular, Svelte)
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, TypeScript, and JavaScript (ES6+)
• Experience integrating with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets
• Knowledge of state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, Recoil, Vuex)
• Familiarity with server-side rendering (Next.js, Nuxt.js) and static site generation
• Strong understanding of web performance optimization, accessibility (a11y), and security best practices
• Proficiency with version control (Git), CI/CD workflows, and front-end testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright)

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in early-stage startup environments or small, fast-moving teams is a plus

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance front-end applications
• Build intuitive, responsive, and visually engaging UI/UX experiences
• Optimize front-end performance, accessibility, and responsiveness
• Collaborate with product designers, backend engineers, and founders to align on vision and execution
• Develop component libraries and reusable front-end architecture for scalable applications
• Implement and maintain state management, API integrations, and client-side logic
• Define best practices for front-end development, code quality, and UI testing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed