Founding Frontend Engineer
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Job Location:
San Francisco, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Founding Frontend Engineer (Staff)
Job Summary
Variant is seeking a Founding Frontend Engineer to own and shape the frontend of our platform. This is a Senior II / Staff-level role based in San Francisco CA. We are well-capitalized backed by top investors and focused on building software that blends engineering excellence with design creativity.
Key Details
Location: San Francisco CA (On-site 5 days a week)
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary Range: $180K - $230K
Equity: 0.10% - 1.25%
Visa Sponsorship: Available
Tech Stack: React Browser APIs DOM
Responsibilities
Own the frontend development of the platform.
Design and implement performant pixel-perfect components.
Collaborate closely with design-focused teammates to deliver world-class UX.
Balance quality with speed in a fast-paced startup environment.
Contribute beyond frontend when needed as a T-shaped engineer.
Ship end-to-end features with minimal bureaucracy.
Requirements
610 years of software engineering experience with strong focus on frontend.
Expertise in modern frameworks such as React Svelte etc.
Deep understanding of the DOM browser internals and performance optimization.
Proven zero-to-one experience building products end-to-end.
Background at early-stage startups YC founders or top-tier tech companies.
Portfolio open-source contributions or shipped impactful products.
Strong communication skills with the ability to disagree and follow through on commitments.
Key Skills
- ASP.NET
- Health Education
- Fashion Designing
- Fiber
- Investigation
