Frontend SDE II

Slate; Northern (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 179,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Equity program

Discretionary annual incentive

Job summary

Slate is seeking a Frontend Software Development Engineer II to define and build Slate’s digital customer experience. This hands-on role focuses on solving real problems, building high-quality UIs, and owning systems end-to-end in a startup environment where priorities evolve.

You'll design, build, and deliver customer-facing web/mobile experiences, lead frontend architecture, participate in code reviews, and mentor peers while collaborating with Product, Design, and UX to translate customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience with frontend focus.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, React, and JavaScript.
• Experience building production UI systems with performance optimization and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver customer-facing web/mobile experiences.
• Lead implementation and evolution of frontend systems and UI architecture.
• Write clean, well-structured code and participate in code reviews.

Skills

TypeScript

React

JavaScript

Frontend architecture

Performance optimization

Accessibility

Cross-browser compatibility

Data structures

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

AWS

CI/CD

Job description

ABOUT SLATE

At Slate, we’re building safe, reliable vehicles that people can afford, personalize and love—and doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Slate, because people should have control over how their trucks look, feel, and represent them.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a Frontend Software Development Engineer II to help define and build Slate’s digital customer experience. This is a hands‑on engineering role for someone who enjoys solving real problems, building high‑quality user interfaces, and owning systems end‑to‑end. You should be comfortable working in a startup environment where priorities evolve, requirements aren’t always fully defined, and thoughtful engineering judgment matters more than rigid process. If ambiguity energizes you rather than slows you down, you’ll thrive here.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Design, build, and deliver customer‑facing web/mobile experiences that are performant, reliable, and intuitive
• Lead the implementation and evolution of frontend systems, including component design, state management, and UI architecture
• Write clean, well‑structured code and actively participate in code reviews and technical design discussions
• Own code quality end‑to‑end, including testing, edge‑case handling, and production readiness
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and UX partners to translate customer needs into elegant technical solutions
• Make thoughtful trade‑offs between speed, quality, and long‑term maintainability—and clearly communicate those decisions
• Continuously simplify and improve systems, demonstrating strong judgment, creativity, and attention to detail
• Mentor other engineers through example, feedback, and technical discussion, contributing to a strong engineering culture

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience
• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a strong emphasis on frontend or customer‑facing web development
• Strong proficiency in modern frontend languages, ideally TypeScript, React and JavaScript, with solid fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and problem decomposition
• Experience building and maintaining production UI systems, including performance optimization, accessibility, and cross‑browser compatibility
• 3+ years contributing to frontend architecture and design, including patterns for maintainability, reliability, and scalability
• 3+ years working across the full software development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build tooling, testing, and operational support
• Familiarity working in cloud‑backed environments (e.g., integrating with APIs, CI/CD pipelines, AWS and/or Azure), with an understanding of how frontend systems behave in production
• Strong communication skills: you ask clarifying questions, state assumptions, identify constraints, and explain your thinking clearly—especially when requirements are ambiguous

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Salary Range

The compensation for this position is the range Slate reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for the position taking into account the wide variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including job‑related knowledge; skillset; experience, education and training; certifications; work location; and other relevant business and organizational factors.

Base Pay Range (Annual) 119,662.00 - 179,493.00 USD

Annual Additional Compensation and Benefits: Slate offers a wide range of competitive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, vacation, and 401k. The successful candidate may also be eligible to participate in the equity program and/or a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing such programs.

WHY JOIN TEAM SLATE?

At Slate, we’re fueled by grit, determination, and attention to detail. The start‑up spirit of ingenuity and resourcefulness move our business forward. Team Slate fosters a culture of excellence, innovation, and mutual respect, and is motivated by shared principles.

• Safety First
• Delight Customers
• One Team
• Relentless Improvement
• Fast, Frugal, and Scrappy
• Respectful Collaboration
• Positive Legacy

WE WANT TO WORK WITH PEOPLE THAT REFLECT THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE OPERATE.

Slate is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affimative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason. Slate is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [e-mail].

About Us

At Slate, we’ve got one job: building a vehicle you’ll fall in love with, right here in the USA. We believe that car buyers—not car companies—should call the shots. We like looking at a road, not a screen. We don’t like paying for stuff we don’t need. We like picking out the stuff we do need. We think dings are badges, not blemishes. But we know not everyone likes what we like. So, we built you a Slate: you make it yours.