Founding Frontend Engineer
Clera•San Francisco, CA
•€55,000 - €65,000•Hybrid
About The Position
We're a pre-seed AI-powered talent acquisition startup on a mission to revolutionize how people find roles at startups — replacing lengthy application processes with direct, personalized introductions to founders and hiring managers. As our Founding Frontend Engineer, you'll be the first full-time engineering hire on the frontend, working closely with the founding team to shape the product from the ground up.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of frontend development experience, with a strong focus on B2C / consumer products.
- Proven experience building and shipping user-facing features at B2C companies.
- Proficiency with Figma for design collaboration.
- Hands-on experience with AI coding tools (e.g., Copilot, Cursor, or similar).
- Authorized to work in the United States — no visa sponsorship available.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in early-stage startups or founding engineering teams.
- Willingness to be on-site or relocate to San Francisco, Los Angeles, or New York City as needed.
Responsibilities
- Own and lead all frontend development, setting architecture patterns and engineering standards early.
- Build intuitive, polished consumer-facing interfaces that deliver a seamless user experience.
- Collaborate directly with design (Figma) and product to translate ideas into high-quality, production-ready UI.
- Leverage AI-assisted coding tools to move fast and ship reliably.
- Contribute to product decisions — your voice will matter in shaping the roadmap.
- Help grow and eventually mentor a frontend team as the company scales.
Benefits
- Founding team equity and meaningful ownership in a fast-growing company.
- Direct impact on product strategy and company direction from day one.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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