Job Overview:
We are looking for an experienced Staff/Principal Engineer to lead the development of AI capabilities. As the technical lead, you will focus on architecting and building high-quality front-end solutions while collaborating closely with platform engineers working on the AI infrastructure as well as senior product managers to create innovative customer experiences using AI, making products/platforms smarter and more personalized.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the technical lead, developing and delivering front-end solutions (Typescript, JavaScript, React) that leverage AI capabilities, ensuring adherence to best practices and architecture standards.
- Collaborate with AI platform engineers, data scientists, and cross-functional teams (Product, Design, QA) to build seamless integrations between the front-end and AI systems.
- Architect scalable, maintainable, and high-performance solutions that leverage AI to enhance user experience and automate tasks.
- Stay current on AI trends, and proactively integrate new technologies and tools that improve product functionality and customer engagement.
- Lead the implementation of new AI features, overseeing the full development cycle from conception to deployment.
- Ensure front-end quality through rigorous unit testing, partnering closely with QA for integrated testing and optimizing for performance.
- Prepare meaningful technical documentation and ensure all team members are aligned with the project goals and timelines.
- Maintain a customer-first mindset by iterating on AI features based on feedback and user data.
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience in front-end development with deep expertise in React, Typescript, and JavaScript.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Proven experience leading engineering teams or projects that integrate AI/ML solutions into the front-end.
- Experience with RESTful APIs, integrating AI models and services into web applications.
- Solid understanding of AI/ML concepts and their practical applications in front-end development.
- Strategic understanding of technical architecture, with a vision for scaling AI features across products.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large-scale projects and mentor engineering teams.
- Strong communication skills, able to articulate complex AI concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- A learning mindset with curiosity about the latest trends in AI and front-end technology.
No 3rd party agencies or C2C
Type: Full-Time
Location: Menlo Park (onsite hybrid schedule)
Compensation: $170-200K base (DOE) + bonus
