Senior Frontend Engineer

Athena • Palo Alto, CA

21h

About The Position

At Athena, we empower possibility through transformative delegation. True leaders reflect on what they want and map the path to get there. We clear the way by pairing exceptional Executive Assistants with our driven clients and ensuring both receive ongoing support throughout the journey. The result is 10x more leverage, more time, and a greater impact on our clients' work and lives. We are on a mission to build the best delegation platform in the world. We believe that the Human+AI combination will provide a superior experience to delegate complex tasks by combining the strengths of highly trained assistants leveraging highly trained AI. Role Overview The Senior Frontend Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining the user interface components and ensuring they are robust, visually appealing, and easy to use. This role requires a deep understanding of frontend technologies, design principles, and user experience best practices. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for detail and a passion for creating high-quality, user-centric applications.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in frontend development, with a strong focus on building user-centric and visually appealing interfaces.
• Proficiency in languages and frameworks such as JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, or Angular.
• Deep understanding of frontend technologies, responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and performance optimization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Design, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and Develop User Interfaces: Architect, code, and maintain frontend components using modern technologies and best practices to ensure high performance, usability, and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams : Work closely with backend developers, product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define requirements, design solutions, and deliver high-quality software.
• Optimize and Improve Existing Interfaces: Continuously monitor and optimize frontend performance. Identify user experience issues and implement improvements to enhance usability and engagement.
• Ensure Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Implement Design Best Practices: Ensure frontend systems adhere to design standards and guidelines, and collaborate with the design team to create cohesive and visually appealing interfaces.
• Mentor Junior Engineers: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members to help them grow their technical skills and career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level