Full-Stack Software Engineer, Frontend

Summary

Join Synonym, a company accelerating the world's transition to sustainable materials, as a Full-Stack Engineer (Frontend Focus). You will play a key role in developing the next generation of our Scaler product, a process simulation and techno-economic assessment tool. This is a ground-up development opportunity where you will lead UI/UX development, contribute across the software stack, and shape the product roadmap. As the second hire on the software team, you will have significant influence and growth potential. The role is fully remote with a preference for candidates near NYC, SF/Bay Area, or Boston, who are open to hybrid work. Synonym offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience developing full-stack web applications
• Strong ability in Typescript and React
• High level of ownership and responsibility
• Good communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively on a remote team

Responsibilities

• Lead UI/UX development for Scaler
• Contribute across software stack and play an active role in engineering decisions
• Help shape our product vision and roadmap based on user feedback
• Work closely with the process engineering, platform, and business teams to align product development with internal/external needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the specific frameworks we use: React, Next.js, TailwindCSS (frontend); FastAPI, Postgres, Supabase (backend)
• Early-stage startup experience
• Familiarity with other science and engineering disciplines (e.g., biology, physics, chemistry)
• Good design intuition, and ability to help prototype new ideas in Figma
• Degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Daily lunch allowance
• Beautiful office in SoHo (NYC), or coworking space (Boston, SF Bay Area)
• Competitive compensation packages, including equity
• Unlimited PTO
• 401(k)
• Team offsites