Frontend Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Frontend Engineer at Aineko, a company that builds a platform for engineering teams to scale innovative applications. The role involves leading or contributing to new features, designing and developing backend services, implementing front-end user interfaces, improving development workflows, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and learning the latest technologies.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in software engineering, preferably within a company with a data infrastructure, developer tool, AI, or cloud platform product
• Comfort supporting high traffic services and building with scalability in mind
• Strong knowledge of frontend development using modern frameworks like Next.js (required), React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (Vercel, AWS, GCP, or Azure) and experience in deploying and managing applications in a cloud environment
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git, and familiarity with continuous integration and deployment processes
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with a strong focus on performance optimization
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Experience and comfort with remote team dynamics, processes, and tools (Slack, Zoom, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to new features that enhance the user experience and capabilities of the Aineko platform
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable backend services and APIs that power the Aineko platform
• Implement front-end user interfaces using modern web technologies and frameworks
• Adopt and influence Aineko’s design system
• Improve development workflows for engineering and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with engineering, product, and customer success teams to ensure the Aineko platform delivers on its promise

Preferred Qualifications

• You have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to engineers with varying levels of expertise
• You have a track record of creating and maintaining comprehensive technical documentation and engineering standards
• You have experience with project management tools and methodologies, such as Agile or Scrum, to facilitate collaboration and ensure timely delivery of high-quality features and improvements
• You have a proactive and empathetic approach to problem-solving, with a focus on understanding the needs of engineers working with the platform and helping them succeed
• You work well within a culturally diverse and distributed team
• You execute with speed and high standards, and contribute new ways of thinking
• You can show some historical work relevant to the role, such as open source contributions or experience working on developer tools and platforms

Benefits

• Competitive salary + equity package
• Health, vision, and dental benefits
• Unlimited vacation
• 401(k) program plus match
• WFH stipend (office expenses, etc.)
• Travel budget, quarterly offsites