Front-End Developer (Mid-Level)

Jobs for Humanity • New York, NY

14d • Remote

About The Position

As our Front-End Developer, you’ll play a central role in building and optimizing our GenAI-powered video editing platform. You’ll work in a modern monorepo setup, integrating real-time features, browser-level video optimization, and cutting-edge AI interfaces to deliver magical user experiences.

Requirements

• Proficiency with modern JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Next.js, and GraphQL.
• Experience implementing GraphQL subscriptions and local storage strategies for optimized performance.
• Familiarity with integrating advanced AI SDKs, such as Vercel AI SDK, into front-end applications.
• Strong capability in video performance optimization and media handling.
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and modular code.
• Excellent collaboration skills with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Passion for innovative products blending creativity with cutting-edge AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize front-end interfaces leveraging GraphQL queries, mutations, and subscriptions for real-time data fetching and updates.
• Design robust caching strategies and state synchronization using local storage and state management tools like XState or Zustand.
• Integrate advanced AI functionalities into applications using Vercel AI SDK and other modern LLM tools.
• Develop intuitive, chat-driven, and creative AI-powered user experiences.
• Implement performant, real-time interactions using Next.js, ensuring rapid response times and smooth user experiences.
• Employ real-time data handling techniques and local caching for improved performance.
• Enhance browser-level media and video performance, efficiently managing media metadata, and ensuring seamless playback.
• Contribute to or develop web-based video editing tools, utilizing frameworks like Remotion.
• Operate effectively within a monorepo environment, managing shared packages and cross-team collaboration.
• Maintain and occasionally optimize existing Firebase services, such as Firestore, Authentication, and Cloud Functions.

Benefits

• Help invent the future of creative storytelling and interactive video.
• Collaborate in a nimble, mission-driven team backed by a16z.
• Build a meaningful product that delights and inspires kids.
• Take ownership in a startup where your work will directly shape the product.
• Equity, early-stage upside, and creative input from day one.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees