Software Engineer, Frontend

Pika; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly skilled Frontend Engineer to enhance user experiences across platforms. This role involves designing and developing applications for optimal performance and collaborating with designers. Ideal candidates will have a strong portfolio and a deep understanding of frontend technologies.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in frontend development with a strong portfolio.
• Familiarity with modern development tools and best practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop cross-platform frontend applications.
• Optimize application efficiency for fast loading times.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate concepts into functional experiences.

Skills

Frontend development

Performance optimization

Responsive design

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Job description

Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Frontend Engineer to join our team, focusing on the creation of exceptional user experiences across multiple platforms. The ideal candidate will excel in efficient, scalable, and responsive design, capable of crafting solutions that perform seamlessly on desktop, mobile, and beyond.

Job Responsibilities:

• Design and develop cross-platform frontend applications that provide outstanding user experiences on desktop, mobile, and other devices.
• Optimize application efficiency, ensuring fast loading times and peak performance across all platforms.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate visual concepts into functional online experiences.
• Implement responsive design principles to ensure that our web applications adapt to the varying screen sizes of different devices.
• Stay abreast of the latest frontend technologies and frameworks to continuously improve our frontend development practices.

Requirements:

• Proven expertise in frontend development with a strong portfolio showcasing cross-platform projects.
• A strong focus on performance optimization and an understanding of the technical factors that influence application speed and user experience.
• Familiarity with modern development tools and best practices, including version control, build processes, and testing.
• The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality code that is maintainable and scalable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

ABOUT PIKA

At Pika, we’re crafting a future where video creation is seamless, intuitive, and universally accessible. Our vision is set on a world where videos transcend entertainment, serving as a canvas for everyone's unique expression. Harnessing AI's transformative power, we aim to dismantle the technical barriers that have traditionally made video production an exclusive field. It’s about building the best technology that upholds the power of creativity—not just within our products but as an integral part of our culture.

We’re a small team of energetic, smart and curious individuals. We value efficiency, collaboration, and creativity. We seek new team members who bring sharp intellect, a strong work ethic, and the ambition to make an impact. Here, you'll find significant room for career advancement, supported by a culture that nurtures both individual and collective development.

Our headquarters is based in Palo Alto, CA, and we're 5-days in-office.

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