Senior Software Engineer (UX development)

Amperesand • Reno, NV

5h • Onsite

About The Position

Amperesand is disrupting industrial power with the first commercialized Solid State Transformer systems. Solid State Transformers systems are much more than a transformer replacement, enabling numerous advanced features to unlock solutions for data centers, EV charging, renewables, microgrids, and industrial installations. We are looking for mission driven team members passionate about making amazing products for worldwide electrification at maximum acceleration. Amperesand is building a global company and looking for talent across our geographies.
Role Summary
The Front-End Stack Developer will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing user-facing web applications with a focus on performance, usability, and responsive design. This role requires deep expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks, component-driven architecture, and seamless integration with backend services. The ideal candidate combines strong technical skills with a user-centric mindset to deliver intuitive, elegant, and scalable digital experiences.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in front-end development.
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with at least one major front-end framework (React preferred; Angular or Vue acceptable).
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and CI/CD workflows.
• Experience with implementing / setting up with various analytics tools for on-prem and cloud usecases.
• Solid understanding of REST APIs, JSON, and integration with backend services.
• Knowledge of responsive design, mobile-first development, and cross-browser support.
• Experience with state management libraries (Redux, MobX, Vuex, etc.).
• Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills.
• Ability to travel 20% of the time within USA or internationally.
• Able to walk / work in factory environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SSR/SSG frameworks such as Next.js or Nuxt.js.
• Knowledge of UI design tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
• Experience with performance monitoring tools (Lighthouse, WebPageTest, Sentry).
• Familiarity with GraphQL and related frameworks such as Apollo.
• Background in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP) and containerization (Docker).
• Contributions to open-source projects or strong portfolio of previous work.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain responsive user interfaces using modern front-end technologies and frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue).
• Translate UI/UX wireframes and design prototypes into high-quality, reusable code.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to ensure smooth integration and cohesive end-to-end functionality.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Build reusable components, libraries, and front-end architecture to improve developer efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve UI bugs, rendering issues, and performance bottlenecks.
• Ensure accessibility and compliance with WCAG standards.
• Write clean, maintainable code supported by documentation and unit/integration tests.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to best practices across the engineering team.
• Stay current with emerging technologies, front-end tooling, and industry trends

Benefits

• Competitive Salary + Incentive Stock Options
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits for employees and their dependents, effective from the start of hire
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employees receive paid time off (PTO), paid sick days, and paid company holidays so they can rest, recharge, and take care of their health and personal needs.
• Commuter Benefits
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

What This Job Offers

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