Founding Front-End Engineer — Shape Core UI & Product

AlphaX; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech startup is seeking a founding Front-end Engineer to lead the development of core UI and product interfaces. The role involves building scalable front-end systems and shaping the user experience. Ideal candidates should have 4+ years of front-end development experience, ideally with React and TypeScript, and a strong product mindset. This full-time position based in New York is onsite only, focusing on collaboration within a hands-on startup culture.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of front-end development experience, preferably with React/TypeScript.
• Proven ability to build performant, scalable UIs in production environments.
• Strong product mindset focused on usability and design quality.

Responsibilities

• Build and own core UI components and front-end architecture of the product.
• Translate product and design concepts into polished, production-ready experiences.
• Ensure the application is fast, accessible, and responsive across devices.
• Collaborate closely with design and product teams to rapidly iterate on features.
• Contribute to technical direction and establish best practices as part of the founding team.

Skills

Front-end development

React

TypeScript

Usability

User experience

Job description

A dynamic tech startup is seeking a founding Front-end Engineer to lead the development of core UI and product interfaces. The role involves building scalable front-end systems and shaping the user experience. Ideal candidates should have 4+ years of front-end development experience, ideally with React and TypeScript, and a strong product mindset. This full-time position based in New York is onsite only, focusing on collaboration within a hands-on startup culture.