Software Engineer - Frontend

Nominal • Los Angeles, CA

357d • $120,000 - $180,000

About The Position

Nominal is a venture-backed company with offices in Los Angeles, Austin, and New York City, focused on building software and data solutions for organizations that test and validate complex systems such as drones, rocket engines, satellites, and nuclear reactors. Supported by leading investors like General Catalyst, Founders Fund, and Lux Capital, Nominal is gaining traction in the commercial and government aerospace and defense sectors, including direct work with the Department of Defense. The team comprises engineers and operators from notable organizations like SpaceX, Palantir, Anduril, Lockheed Martin, and NASA, all working towards the goal of making it faster and easier for hardware engineers to push the boundaries of advanced technology safely and efficiently. The platform helps engineering teams accelerate test data review and analysis, scaling testing campaigns to save time and cut costs. As a Frontend Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in developing and enhancing user-facing features of our platform. You will build scalable and intuitive web applications, focusing on high-performance visualizations and dynamic interaction design.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in frontend software engineering, with a focus on building web applications and data-driven tools.
• Strong knowledge of modern frontend technologies such as React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
• A passion for crafting beautiful, user-centric interfaces and a keen eye for design details.
• Experience working on products for technical users, such as dashboards, time-series visualization tools, or complex data-editing environments.
• A collaborative mindset and a desire to contribute to the product roadmap by offering insights and feedback.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in modern JavaScript and frameworks like React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
• Familiarity with Tailwind CSS or similar utility-first CSS frameworks, and Radix UI for building reusable UI components.
• Experience with APIs (RESTful, GraphQL, or tRPC) and integrating them into frontend applications seamlessly.
• Knowledge of performance-focused tools and techniques for rendering large datasets and building responsive, smooth interfaces.
• Experience with or interest in WebGL and working on data visualization projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance frontend functionality using modern JavaScript frameworks like React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
• Collaborate closely with backend engineers to integrate APIs and ensure seamless user experiences.
• Work with product and design teams to validate designs and iterate on features.
• Contribute to scalable architecture, particularly when working with APIs and managing large data volumes.
• Create high-performance, visually appealing frontend solutions that handle complex data sets efficiently.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with 100% of premiums covered
• Unlimited PTO / sick leave
• Free lunch, snacks, and coffee
• Learning stipend
• Quarterly company retreats

What This Job Offers

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