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Senior Software Engineer - Frontend

Faros
San Mateo, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/31/2026
Mission πŸš€

Faros AI is an operational data platform that brings all engineering data into a single pane of glass, giving teams unprecedented visibility across their software development lifecycle. By equipping leaders with comprehensive, actionable insights, we empower organizations to transform and operate at a whole new level of efficiency.

About The Role

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Front-End Developer to join our team. Your primary responsibility will be the development and maintenance of the frontend of our SaaS product, utilizing modern web development technologies and best practices. However, we highly value candidates who are able to learn about other parts of the stack to gain a holistic understanding of our system.

Responsibilities

  • Development of front-end solutions for our SaaS product, using modern web development technologies and best practices.
  • Work with designers and back-end developers to create a seamless user experience.
  • Optimize the front-end for performance and accessibility.
  • Integrate with open-source solutions.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade software components as necessary.
  • Conduct testing and validation to ensure software performance and reliability.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in front-end development.
  • Review code contributions from external contractors.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • Proven 5 years of experience as a front-end developer
  • Strong experience with modern web development frameworks (Next.js & React preferred)
  • Strong understanding of CSS
  • Strong understanding of JavaScript or TypeScript (Typescript preferred)
  • Experience with architecting and designing scalable and performant front-end solutions
  • Experience with testing and debugging tools (Jest, Cypress preferred)
  • Knowledge of software development methodologies and best practices
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on product development
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with cloud computing platforms, such as AWS
  • Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
  • Experience with enterprise authentication/authorization workflows
  • Experience with microservices architecture
  • Experience interacting with customers (showcasing work, help debugging, etc)

Work Details

Our team meets in-person several days a week in San Mateo, CA.

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