Software Engineer, Frontend

Profound; San Francisco, New York (CA, NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Profound is hiring a front-end engineer to build and refine sleek user interfaces from wireframes, implementing pixel-perfect CSS and optimizing performance for a seamless user experience.

You will collaborate with design and engineering to translate ideas into high-quality code, contribute to core architecture, and apply advanced techniques like CSS animations and modern data-fetching. Global, fast-paced startup environment with visa sponsorship for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in React, Next.js, and TypeScript with strong state management and performance optimization.
• Experience architecting and scaling complex Next.js applications (App Router, SSR, SSG, ISR).
• Strong command of CSS frameworks and techniques delivering pixel-perfect UIs.
• Experience with data-fetching libraries like React Query.
• Familiar with internationalization and localization strategies in Next.js applications.

Responsibilities

• Build and refine sleek, high-quality user interfaces from low-fidelity wireframes.
• Implement CSS to create pixel-perfect, performant experiences.
• Optimize front-end performance for seamless interactions.
• Collaborate with design and engineering to bring ideas to life with precision and speed.
• Contribute to core architecture and frontend best practices.

Skills

React

Next.js

TypeScript

State management

Performance optimization

Internationalization

Frontend architecture

Tools

Tailwind CSS

SASS/SCSS

React Query

GSAP

Three.js

React Server Components

Job description

What you’ll do

• Build and refine sleek, high-quality user interfaces from low-fidelity wireframes

• Implement god-like CSS to create exceptional, pixel-perfect experiences

• Optimize front-end performance to ensure seamless interactions

• Work closely with design and engineering to bring ideas to life with precision and speed

• Contribute to our product’s core architecture and front-end best practices

Who you are

• Deep expertise in React, Next.js, and TypeScript, with strong knowledge of state management and performance optimization

• Proven experience architecting and scaling complex Next.js applications (App Router, SSR, SSG, ISR)

• Strong command of Tailwind CSS, SASS, or SCSS, delivering polished, pixel-perfect UIs
  Experience with data-fetching libraries like React Query (or similar)

• Skilled in building smooth, engaging interfaces with advanced CSS animations, transitions, and layout techniques

• Strong understanding of caching strategies and CDN integrations for global performance at scale

• Experience with React Server Components in production environments

• Familiar with internationalization and localization strategies in Next.js applications

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment with rapid iteration cycles

• A strong design eye and portfolio demonstrating high-quality front-end work

Nice to have (optional)

• Experience with GSAP for advanced animations

• Experience with Three.js, React Three Fiber (R3F), or immersive 3D experiences

Location

This is an on-site role in our NYC, SF, or Buenos Aires office, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact. We are happy to support visa sponsorship for qualified international candidates.

Compensation

For this role, the expected base salary range is $140,000 to $260,000 (NYC and SF). Comp may vary by location. Profound’s total compensation package is designed to be competitive and includes base salary, equity, and a full range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process. Our recruiting team will share more details about the full compensation package and benefits as you move through hiring.