Position: Front End Software Engineer - II

Location: San Francisco

Duration: 6 Months

We are seeking a Software Development Engineer or Front-End Engineer to help modernize our Fortune 100 tech giant client's front-end developer experience . The team is focused on building accessible features, deploying client-side code, generating HTML, and maintaining ultra-low JavaScript performance.

As a part of this team, you'll be contributing to innovative and impactful work across a range of technologies. We’ve recently been using Kotlin or TypeScript , but we also maintain existing code bases with Java , Perl , and JavaScript . Our products include the front-end framework for our client, a JavaScript and CSS build system used by thousands of developers, and a compiler for deploying markup templates across multiple languages.

We value strong communication skills , a balance of independent work and collaboration , and the ability to dive deep and deliver results . This role is ideal for individuals with 3+ years of experience in the field who are passionate about front-end development but are not looking for an overly senior or managerial role.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and modernization of front-end systems and frameworks.
• Build and maintain scalable and high-performance client-side code.
• Write and deploy HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with an emphasis on performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features.
• Maintain and enhance existing code bases (Java, Perl, JavaScript) while introducing modern technologies (Kotlin, TypeScript).
• Use engineering best practices to ensure the front-end developer experience is smooth, efficient, and accessible.

What You’ll Have:

• 3+ years of experience in front-end development with a strong focus on CSS, JavaScript, and HTML .
• Proven experience building accessible, high-performance web applications.
• Familiarity with modern development tools and frameworks like TypeScript or Kotlin .
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team.
• A passion for diving deep into code and delivering tangible results.
• Experience in Java, Perl , and JavaScript is a plus.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer looking to grow in an exciting and dynamic environment with one of the world’s most respected tech companies. You will be working on cutting-edge projects that impact thousands of developers and end-users.