Lead Frontend Architect for EV Digital Experience

Slate Auto; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Slate is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer - Frontend to lead software development in the electric vehicle space. You will define and build the digital customer experience, thriving in a fast-paced startup environment where your contributions shape the company’s direction.

You will drive end-to-end code quality, collaborate with UX and product teams, and mentor others while balancing technical leadership with business judgment for long-term technology choices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• 12+ years of professional software development experience.
• 10+ years of programming experience with Java or C++.
• 10+ years of experience in full-stack mobile development– Android/iOS or modern web browsers and services, mainly in Java in a Linux or Unix environment.
• 10+ years of experience contributing to the architecture and design (architecture, design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and current systems.
• 10+ years of experience with the full software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations experience.
• 7+ years of experience leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the definition, design, architecture, implementation, and delivery of Slate software.
• Code and test system components, leading code and design reviews.
• Own end-to-end code quality, system tests, functional tests, and integration.
• Relentlessly simplify, demonstrating significant innovation, creativity, and judgement when solving challenging problems.
• Collaborate with UX and product teams to build and invent new solutions and applications that put customers first.
• Be considered an authority on technical issues and consulted for difficult trade-offs.
• Balance technical leadership with strong business judgment when making long-term tech decisions.
• Assist in the career development of others and mentor team members.

Skills

Frontend development

Software architecture

Full-stack mobile development

Code reviews

Leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

equivalent work experience

Tools

Java

C++

Android

iOS

Linux/Unix

Job description

Slate is seeking a Principal Software Development Engineer - Frontend to lead software development in the electric vehicle space. You will define and build the digital customer experience, thriving in a fast-paced startup environment where your contributions shape the company’s direction.

You will drive end-to-end code quality, collaborate with UX and product teams, and mentor others while balancing technical leadership with business judgment for long-term technology choices.