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Lai

Senior · Staff · Principal Frontend Engineer

San Francisco

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Role family
Engineering
Seniority
Lead / management
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
1 Sept 2026

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Senior / Staff / Principal Frontend Engineer

Location: Onsite San Francisco

We have multiple startups interested in talent. Here is a generic summary. Instead of a perfect job description, we present talented individuals to companies and allow them to share how that talent fits in the organization.

A Front-End Developer is responsible for building the user-facing parts of websites and web applications, ensuring a seamless and visually appealing user experience. They translate designs into functional code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and may also utilize frameworks and libraries.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement user interfaces:
  • Front-end developers create the visual elements of websites and applications that users see and interact with.
  • Translate designs into code:
  • They take design mockups and wireframes and translate them into functional code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
  • Build interactive elements:
  • They create interactive features and animations to enhance the user experience.
  • Ensure cross-browser compatibility:
  • They make sure the website or application functions correctly across different web browsers and devices.
  • Optimize page load times:
  • They optimize code for speed and efficiency, ensuring a fast and smooth user experience.
  • Collaborate with back-end developers:
  • They work closely with back-end developers to integrate the front-end with server-side logic and databases.
  • Maintain and update existing websites and applications:
  • They may be responsible for fixing bugs, implementing new features, and maintaining existing code.
  • Follow industry best practices:
  • They stay up-to-date on the latest front-end technologies and best practices.
  • Test and debug code:
  • They thoroughly test their code to ensure it functions as expected and debug any issues that arise.

Key Skills:

HTML, CSS, and JavaScript: Proficiency in these foundational web development languages is essential.

Front-end frameworks and libraries: Knowledge of frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js is often required.

Responsive design: Ability to create websites and applications that adapt to different screen sizes and devices.

Version control systems (Git): Familiarity with version control systems like Git is crucial for collaborative development.

Accessibility: Understanding of accessibility principles and how to make websites usable for people with disabilities.

Problem-solving and debugging skills: Ability to identify and resolve issues in the code.

Testing and debugging: Ability to test and debug code to ensure it functions correctly.

Compensation: Market range and can include equity – details can be provided after the specific client is determined.

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