Frontend Engineer

Emergentlabsinc; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Working Hours

Job summary

Emergentlabsinc is looking for a skilled frontend engineer to define and own the architectural vision for complex, high-scale products. The role demands exceptional ability in React.js and TypeScript, working in a flexible and remote-friendly environment.

Candidates should have experience optimizing and scaling frontend systems, contributing to a dynamic team of world-class engineers. Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k), and unlimited paid time off, creating a balanced work-life integration.

Qualifications

• 4 to 8 years of frontend engineering experience with deep React.js and TypeScript expertise.
• Strong background in architecting large-scale, distributed, modular frontend systems.
• Experience with automated testing and CI/CD workflows.

Responsibilities

• Define and own the frontend architectural vision for complex, high-scale products.
• Lead performance optimization, accessibility, security, and scalability initiatives.
• Mentor and upskill senior engineers, enabling them to operate at an architect level.

Skills

React.js

TypeScript

JavaScript (ES6+)

REST

GraphQL

Automated Testing

Tools

Webpack

CI/CD Workflows

Jest

Job description

Emergent builds autonomous coding agents that replace traditional software development by generating, testing, and deploying production applications directly from plain-language intent. Our systems run in production at global scale and are used to build millions of real applications.

Since public launch, Emergent has crossed $100M in ARR and grown to over 10M users across 190+ countries. We're backed by Khosla Ventures, SoftBank, Google, Lightspeed, Prosus, Together, and Y Combinator.

We're solving the hard part of AI-driven software creation: correctness, reliability, security, and scale in real production systems. The team is built by repeat founders, Olympiad medalists, IIT & IIM alumni, and leaders from Google, Amazon, and Dropbox.

We're hiring builders who want ownership, speed, and impact at global scale.

What You’ll Do:

• Define and own the frontend architectural vision for complex, high-scale products
• Design scalable component systems, UI frameworks, and internal tooling
• Translate product requirements and Figma designs into robust technical architecture
• Lead performance optimization, accessibility, security, and scalability initiatives
• Break down complex problems, propose long-term technical strategies, and influence roadmap
• Build reusable libraries, design systems, and internal packages for engineering efficiency
• Review critical code paths, guide engineering best practices, and maintain technical excellence
• Work closely with Product, Design, and Backend to shape end-to-end solutions
• Mentor and upskill senior engineers, enabling them to operate at an architect level

What We’re Looking For:

• 4 to 8 years of frontend engineering experience with deep React.js and TypeScript expertise
• Strong background in architecting large-scale, distributed, modular frontend systems
• Mastery of modern state management (Redux, Zustand, Recoil, React Query, or similar)
• Expert in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Web APIs, browser internals, and performance tuning
• Strong with build tools (Webpack, Vite, Turborepo), bundling, and optimization strategies
• Ability to design UI frameworks, component libraries, and cross-platform solutions
• Solid understanding of REST, GraphQL, caching, and client-side data architecture
• Strong debugging skills and experience resolving production-scale issues
• Experience with automated testing (Jest, RTL, Cypress) and CI/CD workflows

Good to Have:

• Experience with Next.js, micro-frontends, or SSR architectures
• Worked with design systems (Storybook, MUI, Chakra, Radix)
• Contribution to open-source projects or internal engineering frameworks
• Knowledge of web security, accessibility, and SEO optimization
• Background in mentoring engineering teams or owning cross-functional initiatives

Why Join Us:

• Architect the core frontend foundation of a product used globally
• Work with world‑class engineers building the future of AI‑driven development
• Impact product velocity, quality, and engineering culture at scale
• Flexible, high‑ownership, remote‑friendly environment
• Learn fast, ship faster, and influence the next decade of software creation

Benefits and Perks:

• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited Paid Time Off: take the time you need to recharge and come back refreshed
• Flexible Working Hours: work arrangements that fit your life and commitments

Let's build the future of software together.