Front-End Engineer

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Front-End Engineer (AI-First) for a fast-growing, venture-backed technology company building innovative, AI-driven enterprise software solutions. This is an onsite opportunity in Flatiron District (NYC).

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Front-End Engineer will own the user-facing product experience, building high-quality, scalable interfaces that transform complex workflows into intuitive applications. This role partners closely with product and design to deliver polished, user-friendly features in a fast-paced, startup environment. The ideal candidate has strong front-end expertise and hands-on experience leveraging AI tools within development workflows.

PERKS:

• Competitive base salary with equity participation
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off and flexible work environment
• Opportunity to shape product and front-end architecture from an early stage
• Collaborative, inclusive team environment working with cutting-edge AI technologies

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build responsive, accessible, and scalable user interfaces using React, Next.js, and TypeScript
• Develop and maintain component libraries and design systems for consistency across the product
• Integrate front-end applications with backend APIs (REST, GraphQL)
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Copilot) to improve productivity and code quality
• Collaborate with product and design teams to translate wireframes into production-ready features
• Optimize performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 4 years of experience in front-end engineering using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Next.js, TypeScript)
• Hands-on experience using AI-assisted tools and workflows (e.g., code generation, testing, or workflow automation)
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS (or CSS-in-JS), and responsive design principles
• Experience integrating APIs (REST and/or GraphQL) and working with backend teams
• Background in SaaS / platform environments required
• Detail-oriented with high UI/UX standards who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Experience building scalable, high-quality user interfaces.
• Familiarity with Git, testing practices, and CI/CD workflows

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

This position offers a competitive compensation package: base salary ($170-230k/yr) DOE and equity, along with a comprehensive benefits program designed to support employee well-being and growth. Benefits include health, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, and a flexible work environment. The organization fosters an inclusive and collaborative culture where employees are empowered to contribute meaningfully and grow their careers.

ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:

Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals with amazing career opportunities. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm can also be found online.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that have enacted fair chance, arrest or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.