Principal Engineer, UI

Invisible Technologies; Columbia (SC); Remote; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is searching for a Principal Engineer, UI to lead frontend architecture and mentor a growing team of developers. This high-impact role involves designing scalable React applications, optimizing performance, and ensuring accessibility standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive interfaces and contribute to strategic planning. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will drive the future of AI and technology, and where bold ideas are encouraged to thrive.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of frontend engineering experience with architectural leadership.
• Strong understanding of GraphQL APIs and real-time interactions.
• Proficiency in styling technologies like Tailwind CSS and SCSS.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead scalable React applications using TypeScript.
• Design and build modular UI components and maintain a shared library.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product features.

Skills

React

TypeScript

GraphQL

UI Design Systems

Performance Optimization

Accessibility (WCAG/ARIA)

Mentoring

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jest

Cypress

React Testing Library

Webpack

Git

Job description

Invisible Technologies is the AI training and scaling partner for the leading foundation model providers, enterprises, and governments, bridging the gap between AI potential and production. Invisible’s unique AI Process Platform combines elite global human expertise, cutting edge technology, and deep institutional knowledge gained by training 80% of the world’s leading AI models. Trusted by AWS, Microsoft, and Cohere, we have an unparalleled ability to operationalize AI for real-world applications. Our explosive growth landed us the #2 spot on the Inc. 5000 in 2024, closing the year on $134m revenue.

About The Role
We are looking for a Principal Engineer, UI to join our global technology team. In this role, you’ll lead frontend architecture across multiple products, drive engineering excellence, and mentor a growing team of frontend developers. You'll design and optimize scalable React applications, build robust UI component systems, and define best practices that ensure a seamless, accessible, and performant user experience.

This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role where you'll collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to bring intuitive and innovative interfaces to life.

What You’ll Do

• Architect and lead scalable React applications using TypeScript and modern front-end tooling
• Design and build modular, reusable UI components and maintain a shared component library
• Optimize performance using advanced techniques like memoization, virtualization, and lazy loading
• Define and enforce accessibility (WCAG/ARIA), responsiveness, and UI consistency standards
• Integrate GraphQL APIs and manage real-time data workflows
• Implement comprehensive testing strategies using Jest, Cypress, and React Testing Library
• Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to define and deliver product features
• Guide the evolution of our design system and frontend architecture
• Mentor engineers, driving a culture of clean code, continuous improvement, and technical mastery
• Contribute to strategic planning and engineering roadmap decisions

What We Need

• 8+ years of frontend engineering experience, including architectural leadership on complex products
• Proven success in optimizing UI performance at scale
• Strong understanding of GraphQL APIs, including real-time interactions
• Experience with UI design systems and component-driven development workflows
• Proficiency in styling technologies like Tailwind CSS, SCSS/SASS, and Styled Components
• Fluency in build tools and version control (Webpack, Babel, NPM/Yarn, Git)
• Hands-on experience with accessibility implementation and responsive design
• Passion for mentoring and building world-class engineering teams
• Strong communication, strategic thinking, and problem-solving abilities

What’s In It For You

Compensation:Invisible is committed to fair and competitive pay, ensuring that compensation reflects both market conditions and the value each team member brings. Our salary structure accounts for regional differences in cost of living while maintaining internal equity.

An Invisible Talent Acquisition Partner can provide more information on which locations are included in each of our geographic pay tiers during the interview process. For candidates outside the U.S., compensation will be adjusted to reflect local market conditions and cost-of-living differentials.

Bonuses and equity are included in offers above entry level. Final compensation is determined by a combination of factors, including location, job-related experience, skills, knowledge, internal pay equity, and overall market conditions. Because of this, every offer is unique. Additional details on total compensation and benefits will be discussed during the hiring process.

What It’s Like to Work at Invisible:

At Invisible, we’re not just redefining work—we’re reinventing it. We operate at the intersection of advanced AI and human ingenuity, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible to unlock productivity and scale. Ownership is at the core of everything we do. Here, you won’t just execute tasks—you’ll build, innovate, and shape the future alongside world-class clients pushing the boundaries of AI.

We expect bold ideas, relentless drive, and the ability to turn ambiguity into opportunity. The pace is fast, the challenges are big, and the growth is unmatched. We’re not for everyone, and we’re okay with that. If you’re looking for predictable routines, this isn’t the place for you. But if you’re driven to create, thrive in dynamic environments, and want a front-row seat to the AI revolution, you’ll fit right in.

Country Hiring Guidelines:
Invisible is a remote-first organization and hires new team members in countries around the world. Although many of our roles are fully remote, some roles may carry specific location-based eligibility requirements. Our Talent Acquisition team can help answer any questions about location after starting the recruiting process.

AI Interviewing Guidelines:
Our hiring team thoughtfully uses AI to support an efficient, engaging, and inclusive interview process. Since AI can also be a helpful tool for candidates, we've outlined expectations for using it ethically throughout your interview journey. Click here to learn more about how we use AI and our guidelines for candidates.

Accessibility Statement:
We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact our Talent Acquisition team during the recruitment process [e-mail] .

Equal Opportunity Statement:
We’re an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

Due to a high volume of candidates, Invisible may use automated decision-maker technologies to filter candidates based on response to our application questions and other provided information. Our use of automated decision-making enables us to be efficient by providing a manageable list of possible candidates that meet our mandatory hiring criteria. If you object to our use of automated decision-making please contact us.

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