Job Description
We are seeking a skilled Senior Frontend Engineer to join our team at Driver AI. As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a crucial role in developing and enhancing our frontend web application using modern technologies such as Next.js, React, Vercel, and Tailwind CSS. Your contributions will directly impact the delivery of our product to our enterprise customers, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.
This role is a good fit if you are interested in being at a fast-paced, early-stage startup. You will work closely with the founders and small engineering team to rapidly iterate on tech and product foundations. We are a distributed team covering all time zones in the US.
Important cultural values at Driver include the concept of directly responsible individuals (DRIs), rapid iteration and experimentation, doing your homework to explain decisions with data, a culture of long-form documentation, prioritizing demos, asking questions, and open and respectful communication.
Responsibilities
Lead the development of scalable and performant frontend systems using Next.js, React, and Tailwind CSS.
Collaborate with backend and ML engineers to integrate with APIs and ensure smooth data flow between frontend and backend systems.
Work closely with designers and product owners to implement intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces.
Optimize frontend performance, ensuring fast load times and responsive interactions.
Stay up-to-date with the latest frontend technologies and industry trends, and propose innovative solutions to enhance our product.
Contribute to the overall engineering culture at Driver AI, promoting collaboration, documentation, and a focus on delivering high-quality software.
Skills and experience we’re seeking
Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js
Experience with front-end frameworks and libraries, such as React, Angular.js, and Vue.js (we use React/Next.js)
Experience interfacing with REST APIs and GraphQL End Points
Experience with version control systems such as Git
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and collaboration abilities, especially written
Understand database concepts and data modeling capabilities
Development through all phases, from initial technical designs, implementation, and testing to production deployments
Comfortable working with designers and tools such as Figma
Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for frontend applications
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Experience with rich text editors like Tiptap or ProseMirror
Experience with real-time collaboration applications
Experience with B2B SaaS products
Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices
Previous experience in a startup environment, showcasing adaptability, creativity, and a proactive attitude
Experienced deploying containerized solutions (e.g., Docker)
Driver AI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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