# Frontend Software Engineer

**Company:** [Fireworks AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/fireworks-ai)
**Location:** San Mateo, CA
**Role:** Frontend Engineering
**Experience:** 6+ years
**Skills:** React, TypeScript, JavaScript, Next.js, Responsive Design, Front-End Testing Frameworks, Ci/Cd Pipelines, Component Libraries, API Design, Accessibility Standards
**Posted:** 2026-06-05

> Lead frontend engineering for fireworks.ai, owning architecture, mentoring engineers, and delivering scalable web applications that power developer experiences with generative AI models.

## Job Description

## Key Responsibilities
- Engineering ownership of fireworks.ai with a strong focus on a delightful developer journey
- Participate in the team’s shared accountability for product led growth through the web application and model playground
- Design, development, and testing of responsive and performant web applications
- Mentor and support a team of front-end/UI engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and ongoing technical coaching
- Define and implement front-end architectural standards, best practices, and development workflows
- Partner with Product, Design, and Backend Engineering to align on requirements, timelines, and delivery expectations
- Build and maintain reusable, scalable component libraries and frameworks
- Partner with other engineering teams to build an aligned developer journey across web, SDK and CLI surfaces
- Champion quality, performance, and accessibility in all UI development
- Drive innovation by staying informed of emerging front-end trends and technologies

## Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 6+ years of professional experience in front-end development
- 2+ years of experience in a leadership role (e.g., tech lead, team lead, or engineering manager)
- Proficiency in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Next.js
- Proven track record of delivering production-grade web applications
- Strong understanding of responsive design, modern front-end architecture, and UX principles
- Experience with front-end testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines

## Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in AI/ML-focused or fast-paced startup environments
- Prior startup experience and especially as a technical founder is a plus
- Experience managing or mentoring other engineers, including performance feedback and career development
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and internationalization practices
- Contributions to open source or internal component libraries
- Experience in full-stack development and API design

## Similar roles

- [Senior Software Engineer | Web + Design](https://hotfix.jobs/jobs/e6b55c0c-1bbc-435c-8a48-f7891ea8d1fb) - Ramp - New York, NY - $200k – $300k/yr
- [Senior Software Engineer - Frontend Platform](https://hotfix.jobs/jobs/76263e99-fc09-4ed1-910c-e71abbb98697) - Hudl - Remote - $112k – $187k/yr
- [Senior Web Design Engineer](https://hotfix.jobs/jobs/8d0b5058-758e-466d-bfd3-94f9c6b1b350) - Absorblms - Remote
- [Frontend Engineer, Observability](https://hotfix.jobs/jobs/7670daa4-d803-47e4-b18b-be235598b7e3) - Postman - San Francisco, CA - $170k – $190k/yr
- [Senior Frontend Engineer](https://hotfix.jobs/jobs/6281b489-3444-4cc6-8eca-1c5e674e5e2c) - Mercury - Remote - $167k – $208k/yr

**Apply:** https://hotfix.jobs/jobs/ab0af50e-f792-4b27-bd78-a246cd936eb8
**Canonical:** https://hotfix.jobs/jobs/ab0af50e-f792-4b27-bd78-a246cd936eb8