Founding Front-End Engineer - Web3

JR United Kingdom; York; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A pioneering deep-tech startup is seeking a Front-End Engineer to develop user-centric interfaces for AI-driven products. As the first dedicated engineer, you will work closely with the founding team to shape the UI/UX strategies and architectural standards in a collaborative and flexible environment.

Benefits

Equity & competitive compensation

Flexible work environment

Work-life balance

Social events and office perks

Parental leave

Qualifications

• Expertise with ReactJS and state management libraries like Redux and Zustand.
• Ability to handle performance in high-load environments.
• Strong communication skills and details-oriented documentation.

Responsibilities

• Drive front-end development for new AI products.
• Define and implement UI/UX strategies with best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

ReactJS

Redux

Zustand

Communication

Attention to detail

Code quality

Job description

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Founding Front-End Engineer - Web3, York

Client: DATAHEAD

Location: York, UK

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Global Web3 startup based in London with hybrid working options. DATAHEAD has been exclusively retained by a pioneering deep-tech startup focused on developer tooling through AI infrastructure. This early-stage company is developing a new layer of abstraction to enable developers to build intelligent, automated workflows connecting modern and decentralized ecosystems. Backed by notable investors and led by a world-class founding team with experience from FAANG, DeFi, and Ivy League institutions, they are scaling their engineering team.

The Opportunity:

As the first dedicated Front-End Engineer, you will lead the development of high-performance, user-centric interfaces for AI-driven products. You will work directly with the founding team to define and implement UI/UX strategies and establish architectural standards for scalable front-end systems.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive front-end development and architecture for new AI products.
• Define UI/UX strategies and implement best practices focusing on modular, maintainable code.
• Collaborate with design, product, and back-end teams.
• Build reusable components and interface libraries (hooks, APIs, sockets).
• Participate in code and architectural reviews and mentor other engineers.

What You’ll Bring:

• Expertise with ReactJS and state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, etc.).
• Strong understanding of performance in high-load environments (1,000+ socket events/min).
• Ability to operate in ambiguity and thrive in fast-paced, early-stage environments.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail in documentation and design.

What’s On Offer:

• Equity & competitive compensation
• Flexible work environment with a modern, collaborative workspace
• Time to recharge and work-life balance
• Social events, office perks, and parental leave

Join a team redefining how software is deployed, scaled, and adopted.

Apply now or contact DATAHEAD to learn more.