Front-end Engineer

Peraton•Basking Ridge, NJ

4d•$86,000 - $138,000

About The Position

Peraton Labs is seeking a Front-end Engineer to design and implement the user-facing components of a generative AI platform, including the workbook/worksheet interface, artifact rendering pipeline, interactive visualizations, and program management dashboards. The Frontend Engineer ensures a seamless, responsive user experience for analysts and program managers working with complex data.

Requirements

5+ years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years with a Master's degree, or a PhD in Computer Science, UX Engineering, or related field
Hands-on professional front-end engineering experience
Working knowledge of Python
Expert proficiency in React and TypeScript
Experience with data visualization libraries (Plotly.js, D3.js, or similar)
Strong CSS/styling skills; experience with UX principles and responsive design
Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1)
Experience with state management patterns and frontend architecture
Familiarity with WebSocket or server-sent events for real-time updates
US Citizenship with the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience building analytical or BI dashboard interfaces
Familiarity with Markdown rendering and code editor components
Knowledge of SVG manipulation and animation

Responsibilities

Build and maintain the workbook/worksheet UI, including conversation management, file workspace browser, and artifact preview panels
Implement rendering pipelines for diverse content types: Markdown, HTML, SVG, Plotly JSON, interactive Gantt charts (.msp.json), and data tables
Develop domain-specific UI components
Build the skills autocomplete system, slash-command UX, and mode selector interface
Implement the Data Explorer UI panel for interactive database browsing and filtering
Create responsive, accessible interfaces that work across desktop and tablet form factors
Optimize frontend performance for large datasets and complex visualizations
Collaborate with Visualization/Dashboard Engineers on interactive chart component