Frontend Engineer

AI Talent Now; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

AI Talent Now is seeking a Frontend Engineer in San Diego with 2-6 years experience to build an AI-native ERP for defense manufacturing. You will work with React, TypeScript, and Next.js in a hybrid setup, with 3 days onsite required. The role focuses on architecting features from scratch without legacy code, contributing directly to product design.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio, thrives in a small team, and prefers a West Coast location. The salary range is $175k to $225k plus equity.

Qualifications

• 2-6 years of experience in frontend engineering.
• Experience in building modern, responsive UIs with React.
• Portfolio demonstrating design thinking and user journeys.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement frontend features using React, TypeScript, and Next.js.
• Build structured chat interfaces, real-time dashboards, and intelligent form systems.
• Own frontend testing and validation practices to ship changes confidently.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Next.js

Figma

Python

GraphQL

FastAPI

SQL Alchemy

Tools

Playwright

Job description

San Diego, United States | Posted on 06/08/2026

AI Talent Now, LLC is a powerhouse in direct‑hire talent acquisition, connecting exceptional talent with industry‑leading organizations across IT, Engineering, Financial Services & Fintech, and Manufacturing & Robotics. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we proudly serve clients and candidates nationwide.

Job Description

We are looking for a Frontend Engineer with 2‑6 years of experience to join our early‑stage team building the world’s first AI‑native ERP for defense manufacturing. This is a clean‑slate build with a modern stack (React, TypeScript, Next.js, TailwindCSS) where your decisions ship fast and matter immediately. We need someone who thrives with autonomy, cares deeply about craft and polish, and is excited to define the design language for a product that empowers people building mission‑critical hardware.

What will you be doing?

• Architect and implement frontend features using React, TypeScript, and Next.js, translating Figma designs into polished, responsive, production‑ready code.
• Build structured chat interfaces, real‑time dashboards, and intelligent form systems that blend conversation and action.
• Own frontend testing, validation, and safe rollout practices (A/B testing, Playwright) to ship changes confidently.

This is a ground‑floor opportunity at a clean‑slate startup founded in 2025 to build the world’s first AI‑native ERP for defense tech. You won’t be maintaining legacy code; you’ll architect from scratch. Your work will directly shape the product, defining the entire user experience for defense manufacturers who rely on it.

Candidate Requirements

• Must have experience with React, TypeScript, Next.js, and Figma.
• Nice‑to‑haves: Python, GraphQL, FastAPI, SQL Alchemy.
• 3‑6 years of experience in frontend engineering (2 years for exceptional candidates).
• Experience building modern, responsive UIs with React.
• Portfolio demonstrating design thinking and user journeys.
• Experience at an AI‑native startup, defense tech, or enterprise SaaS company.
• Frontend testing and safe rollout practices such as A/B testing and Playwright.
• Self‑directed and thrives in a small team with autonomy.
• Product‑minded, able to contribute to what to build, not just execute specs.
• Based on West Coast (San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle); no visa sponsorship.

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid: 3 days onsite in San Diego or monthly onsite for remote West Coast candidates.
• No full remote roles; preference for West Coast candidates.

Compensation and Logistics

• Salary range: $175k–$225k, plus equity with a standard four‑year vesting schedule.

Requirements

Built production React/TypeScript apps with modern responsive UIs (not legacy frameworks). Translated design mocks (Figma or similar) into polished, functional frontend code. Experience at an AI-native startup, defense tech, or enterprise SaaS company. React and TypeScript. Frontend testing and safe rollout practices (A/B testing, validation, Playwright). Next.js, GraphQL and/or Python/FastAPI. Self‑directed: thrives with autonomy on a small team without heavy process or support. Product‑minded: can contribute to what to build, not just execute specs. Based on West Coast (San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle); no visa sponsorship. Able to be on‑site in San Diego 3 days/week or 1 week/month.