Lead Frontend Engineer (Product Engineer)

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving SaaS startup in London is seeking a Lead Product Engineer to join its fast-growing team. This hybrid role emphasizes product ownership, requiring engineers who thrive in startup environments. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies like TypeScript and React to create features that drive customer success. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £180,000 plus equity.

Qualifications

• Experience as a product-minded engineer in a startup environment.
• Strong technical skills in TypeScript and React are preferred.
• Ability to contribute to hands-on development and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Join a high-growth product-focused team and build impactful features.
• Work closely with customers to ensure product success.
• Take ownership of the development process and team dynamics.

Skills

Product ownership mindset

Experience in startup environments

Strong technical skills in TypeScript, React

Education

Top-tier education or equivalent experience

Tools

Next.js

GO

Job description

New Role: Lead Product Engineer (Frontend Leaning) – Up to £180,000

We’re excited to partner with a profitable SaaS startup experiencing rapid growth and strong ARR in a short timeframe. Due to increasing customer demand, they’re expanding their engineering team and looking for product-minded engineers to join them on their journey.

Role Details

• Title: Lead Product Engineer
• Location: Hybrid – 3 days/week in Central London office
• Salary: Up to £180k + Equity
• Tech Stack: TypeScript, React, Next.js, little bit of GO - no prior experience needed
• This is a hands on role

What They’re Looking For

• Engineers who think like product owners
• Prior startup success or fast-paced environment experience
• A background in top-tier education or equivalent proven ability

Why This Role?

• Join a high-growth, product-led team
• Build features that directly impact customer success
• Work with a smart, driven team and cutting-edge tech