Software Engineer, Frontend

TwelveLabs

91d

About The Position

We're looking for a Frontend Engineer who cares deeply about performance and craft to build video-centric interactive applications that delight and engage users. You have experience crafting fluid, multi-state, asynchronous experiences with thoughtful microinteractions and animations, and you’re comfortable translating Figma designs and prototypes into production-ready applications with rich behaviors.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience building production React applications
• Deep expertise in React performance optimization, render cycle management, and complex state handling
• Track record of building smooth, responsive interfaces with real-time updates and complex interactions
• Experience with video players, timeline interfaces, or creative tools
• Obsessive attention to response times, polish, and the details that make products feel professional
• Keen eye for design

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AI-powered products or creative/editing tools
• Familiarity with video workflows (HLS, timeline-based editing, EDL/FCPXML)
• Background in building collaborative features (real-time sync, permissions, commenting)
• Experience optimizing large data sets in the browser (thousands of video clips)

Responsibilities

• Building performant, polished interfaces that allow users to interact with video
• Craft fluid, multi-state, asynchronous experiences.
• Translate Figma designs/prototypes into production-ready UIs with rich behaviors
• Ensuring every interaction - from micro-animations to keyboard shortcuts - feels immediate and intentional

Benefits

• An open and inclusive culture and work environment.
• Work closely with a collaborative, mission-driven team on cutting-edge AI technology.
• Full health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Flexible PTO and parental leave policy. Office closed the week of Christmas and New Years.
• VISA support (such as H1B and OPT transfer for US employees).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees