Engineering Manager, Frontend Experience

Jobgether; United States; Hybrid; USD 154,000 - 211,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work model

Monthly remote work stipend

Equity participation

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking an Engineering Manager, Frontend Experience in the United States to lead a 3–5 member frontend team and drive modernization of a complex frontend platform.

You will guide the migration from Angular to React, advance Micro Frontends, and shape platform-level standards while collaborating with Product, Design, Architecture, Mobile, and Backend teams. This role emphasizes engineering leadership, strategy, and scalable delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years in engineering management or technical leadership.
• Deep expertise in React and TypeScript; experience with modern frontend build systems (Webpack/Vite).
• Experience guiding modernization initiatives, framework migrations, and improving developer productivity.
• Strong understanding of responsive web development and hybrid mobile tech (CapacitorJS, WebViews).
• Proven ability to solve complex system-design challenges across multiple apps/teams.
• Excellent communication, mentoring, and leadership in diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 3–5 frontend engineers with regular 1:1s and performance reviews.
• Balance technical leadership with delivery, ensuring autonomy and accountability.
• Design and implement modular frontend architecture using Micro Frontends and Module Federation.
• Migrate dashboards from Angular to React and advance a hybrid mobile strategy (CapacitorJS, WebViews).
• Define engineering standards for code quality, performance, and security across frontend platforms.
• Modernize frontend toolchains (React, TypeScript, Webpack, etc.) and prepare codebases for AI-assisted development.
• Collaborate with Architecture and Design System teams to evolve component libraries and mobile-optimized experiences.
• Lead debugging, incident resolution, and root-cause analysis across multi-frontend environments.
• Partner with Product, Design, Backend, Mobile, and platform leaders to set roadmaps and priorities.
• Present frontend strategy to executives and translate decisions into business outcomes.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication with stakeholders

Tools

React

TypeScript

Webpack

Vite

Module Federation

Micro Frontends

Monorepos

CapacitorJS

WebViews

GraphQL

Ionic

Elixir/Phoenix

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Engineering Manager, Frontend Experience based in United States.

This is a high-impact engineering leadership role focused on modernizing and scaling a complex frontend platform.

You will lead a team of 3–5 engineers while remaining deeply engaged in technical strategy and execution.

The role centers on building a modular, mobile-optimized architecture using React, TypeScript, and modern frontend patterns.

You will guide a major transition from Angular to React while advancing Micro Frontends, Module Federation, and cross-platform experiences.

Working closely with Product, Design, Architecture, Mobile, and Backend teams, you will shape platform-level priorities and engineering standards.

You will also mentor engineers, strengthen development practices, and drive reliable solutions across multiple applications and teams.

This is an opportunity to influence both the technology roadmap and the people and culture behind a modern frontend organization.

Accountabilities

• Lead and develop a team of 3–5 frontend engineers through regular 1:1s, performance reviews, career planning, hiring, onboarding, and mentorship.
• Balance technical leadership with delivery management, creating an environment where engineers can work with autonomy while maintaining strong execution and accountability.
• Lead the design and implementation of modular frontend architecture using Module Federation, Micro Frontends, and related architectural patterns.
• Drive the migration of the primary dashboard from Angular to React and advance a web-based hybrid mobile strategy using technologies such as CapacitorJS and shared WebViews.
• Define and maintain engineering standards for code quality, performance, security, scalability, and developer experience across the frontend platform.
• Guide modernization of the frontend toolchain, including React, TypeScript, Webpack, MUI, and related technologies, while preparing codebases for AI-assisted development.
• Partner with Architecture and Design System teams to evolve component libraries and establish consistent, mobile-optimized experiences across platforms.
• Lead complex debugging, incident resolution, and root-cause analysis across multi-frontend environments, implementing improvements that reduce recurring issues.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, Backend, Mobile, and platform engineering leaders to establish roadmaps and priorities for modular, mobile-first experiences.
• Represent frontend platform strategy to senior and executive stakeholders, translating technical decisions and tradeoffs into clear business outcomes.
• Promote a culture of engineering excellence, collaboration, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 2 years in engineering management or a technical leadership/management hybrid role.
• Deep expertise in React, TypeScript, modern frontend build systems such as Webpack or Vite, and architectural patterns including Module Federation, Micro Frontends, and Monorepos.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams through significant modernization initiatives, including framework migrations, legacy-system isolation, and improvements to developer productivity.
• Strong understanding of responsive web development and web-based hybrid mobile technologies such as CapacitorJS, Ionic, or WebViews.
• Proven ability to solve complex system-design challenges spanning multiple applications, teams, and technical domains.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong people leadership skills, with a genuine interest in mentoring engineers, developing talent, and building inclusive, high-performing teams.
• Experience with Elixir/Phoenix, GraphQL, EventBridge-based architectures, mobile web optimization, B2B SaaS, commerce, or scheduling platforms is a plus.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted developer tools and structured code-quality initiatives is advantageous.
• Experience modernizing large monolithic systems or connecting web and mobile ecosystems is beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $173,000–$216,500 per year for candidates in NYC, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Seattle.
• Base salary range of $153,500–$211,200 per year for other U.S. locations.
• Eligibility for a variable compensation program, with final compensation determined by experience, location, and leveling.
• Equity opportunity designed to provide long-term participation in the organization's growth.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Flexible vacation policy to support time away from work when needed.
• Fully remote work model with a monthly work-from-home stipend.
• Family planning resources and specialized support programs.
• Learning and development support through a dedicated professional development program.
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to work on challenging, high-impact frontend and platform initiatives.

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