Frontend Engineer - Product & Platform, Seattle

Planetary Talent; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Planetary Talent is hiring a Frontend Engineer to shape their logistics software platform. In this role, you'll be responsible for building core frontend features using frameworks like Solid.js, designing intuitive user experiences, and collaborating with product and engineering teams. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years experience in web applications and strong skills in frontend frameworks, UI/UX design, and communication. Seattle candidates preferred, offering a dynamic work environment focused on technology and innovation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years building production web applications.
• Strong experience with modern frontend frameworks.
• Strong UI/UX instincts and an eye for product design.

Responsibilities

• Build and own core frontend features using modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Design and develop user experiences for complex workflows.
• Collaborate closely with backend engineers.

Skills

Production web applications

Frontend frameworks (Solid.js, React, Vue)

UI/UX design

State management

Performance optimization

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

Solid.js

TypeScript

JavaScript

REST APIs

PostgreSQL

Django

Job description

We’re hiring a Frontend Engineer to help shape and build a modern software platform powering real-world logistics and supply chain operations. This role goes beyond implementation. You’ll help drive frontend architecture, influence product direction, and create intuitive user experiences for complex workflows used every day by customers.

You’ll work closely with product, engineering, and leadership to bring major functionality from concept to production.

What You’ll Do

• Build and own core frontend features using modern JavaScript frameworks, with Solid.js as the primary frontend framework
• Design and develop clean, intuitive user experiences for complex workflows including scheduling, tracking, analytics, and operational coordination
• Translate product ideas, user feedback, and business requirements into polished interfaces
• Create wireframes, mockups, or design concepts for major functionality when needed
• Help shape frontend architecture, engineering standards, and product direction
• Collaborate closely with backend engineers to deliver seamless end-to-end functionality
• Improve performance, scalability, and maintainability of the frontend codebase

Tech Stack

• Solid.js
• TypeScript / JavaScript
• REST APIs
• PostgreSQL
• Django / Python backend (collaboration, experience preferred)

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years building production web applications
• Strong experience with modern frontend frameworks such as Solid.js, React, Vue, or similar
• Strong UI/UX instincts and an eye for clean, thoughtful product design
• Comfortable creating wireframes, flows, or design concepts for new functionality
• Experience building data-rich, interactive interfaces
• Strong understanding of frontend architecture, state management, and performance optimization
• Comfortable taking ownership and helping shape product direction
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with Solid.js
• Experience working with Django-backed products
• Experience in startups or high-growth product environments
• Experience with operational, logistics, marketplace, or workflow-heavy platforms

Location & Compensation

• Seattle area highly preferred for senior-level candidates