Lead Frontend Engineer: Scale UI & Performance

Worky; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Venture is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to own large-scale UI features and performance optimizations. You will lead architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate with design and backend teams to set frontend standards and elevate the engineering culture.

The role emphasizes leadership in frontend strategy, component reusability, and accessibility, with a focus on delivering exceptional user experiences across products.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in frontend engineering with deep expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and a modern framework (React preferred).
• Proven experience delivering large-scale, performant, and accessible web applications.
• Strong understanding of frontend architecture, state management, and testing practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of complex frontend features and user experiences.
• Define and enforce standards for frontend architecture, component reusability, performance, and accessibility.
• Collaborate with product and design teams to translate strategic initiatives into technical implementation.
• Drive frontend performance improvements, including code splitting, caching, and rendering optimization.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, providing code reviews, technical guidance, and pairing sessions.
• Contribute to the evolution of the design system and reusable component libraries.
• Partner with backend and platform teams to define efficient integration patterns and API contracts.
• Lead initiatives around frontend testing, monitoring, and automation.
• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and frameworks, evaluating their fit for the organization.
• Champion accessibility and inclusive design across the engineering team.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Frontend architecture

Tools

Design system

Job description

U.S. Venture is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to own large-scale UI features and performance optimizations. You will lead architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and collaborate with design and backend teams to set frontend standards and elevate the engineering culture.

The role emphasizes leadership in frontend strategy, component reusability, and accessibility, with a focus on delivering exceptional user experiences across products.