Senior Frontend Engineer (North America)

Lateral stands for technology excellence.

We’re a profitable, award-winning design and technology company with over 20 years of experience launching bold ventures and transforming businesses. A globally distributed team of 200+ experts united by a shared purpose: the continuous pursuit of quality.

Our clients come to us for results, quality and craft - and stay because we keep raising the bar.

We do things differently at Lateral

Our mission is simple:  design and build great products .
What sets us apart isn’t just the talent of our team - it’s  the way we work:

We Have A Bias For Action & Results.

We are doers - we spot the gaps, connect the dots, anticipate what’s around the corner and take action. We move fast, stay focused, and let the results - not the effort - speak for themselves.

We Work On Time, On Budget, On Quality

Discipline is our edge - a commitment we make to each other, to our clients, and to the standards we hold ourselves to

We Care Deeply.

We care about our work and about each other. Care Is A Competitive Advantage.

Every detail matters. Every design, every line of code, every decision. Thoughtful by default.

We Do Things Right - Because It’s the Right Thing to Do

Right over easy. Integrity isn’t up for negotiation. We hold the bar high even when no one’s watching. We take pride in doing great work the right way - not the easy way.

We Keep Improving

The best teams keep improving and we’re never done learning.

We iterate. We reflect on what’s working and what’s not. Feedback fuels us, we receive it openly, and adapt quickly. Progress over perfection.

We’re Obsessed With Agility, Not The Agile Manifesto

We don’t chase dogma or rituals - we chase momentum. We adapt processes to fit problems, not the other way around.

We Take Ownership
Everyone leads something here. You will have room to run with ideas, and the trust to execute. That trust is built on how you show up: thinking things through, sweating the details, and following through.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Front End Developer at Lateral, you will:

• Craft delightful digital experiences:  Design, implement, and maintain front-end features using React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript. You’ll create reusable UI components and craft polished, responsive interfaces with a focus on quality.

• Collaborate & communicate: Work closely with designers, back-end developers, and product managers in an asynchronous workflow. You’ll regularly communicate with clients to clarify requirements, demo features, and ensure we’re building the right thing.

• Lead and take ownership: As a senior member, you’ll drive projects from concept to completion. That means making technical decisions, outlining implementation plans, and seeing them through deployment. You’ll have the freedom to introduce new ideas and best practices that raise the bar for our front-end, whether it’s improving our build process or adopting an innovative UI approach – all justified by real benefit to the team and product.

• Optimize, Iterate & improve: Involve yourself in brainstorming and technical discussions. Ensure our apps are fast, accessible, and reliable. You’ll profile and improve page load times, refine animations, and tackle browser-specific quirks so that every user gets a smooth experience. When issues arise, you’ll dive in to debug and fix them, striving for robust solutions that scale (and writing tests to prevent regressions.

• Mentor and learn: Guide and mentor junior developers by sharing your expertise and providing constructive feedback. At the same time, stay curious and keep up with industry trends, frameworks, and standards. You’ll be encouraged to continuously learn and bring in knowledge, evaluating new technologies thoughtfully to see if they can enhance our product or developer experience (we love learning, but avoid “innovation for innovation’s sake”). In short, you’ll help shape a culture of excellence, ownership, and growth on the team.
  

Example Projects You May Join:

• Large scale B2B2C Commerce Platform: Help build a responsive, mobile-first experience for an international e-commerce client. For example, you might lead a dynamic multi-faceted search or a smooth checkout flow.

• Develop from scratch an application: Collaborate with a senior backend engineer/architect to build a modern application. You’ll be involved in everything from crafting components to API definition.

• Real-Time Medical Dashboard: Develop front-end features for a real-time analytics dashboard for a pet healthcare client. You might use libraries like AGCharts to visualize large data sets, implement live updates via websockets, and ensure the interface remains highly performant and user-friendly.

Whatever the challenge, you’ll be building software that changes lives and moves industries forward.

How we measure success in this role

In the first two weeks

• You've set up your development environment and tools.

• You’ve pushed your first meaningful contribution (bugfix, UI tweak, or minor feature).

• You’re familiar with our async workflows and communication style.

• You’ve participated in your first client sync and started understanding the project's context.

In the first 3 months:

• You’ve led development on a significant feature or initiative.

• You’ve actively mentored a teammate or shared knowledge through code review or documentation.

• You’ve authored or contributed to architectural decisions and design documents.

• You’ve established trust with clients through clear communication and technical guidance.

• You’ve improved performance, code structure, or tooling in meaningful ways.

After 3 months:

• You’re recognized as a technical leader in your project or team.

• You’ve initiated a broader improvement across projects (e.g., shared component library, new testing standard).

• You’re frequently unblocking teammates, elevating code quality, and proactively identifying risks.

• You balance speed and quality, delivering with care and clarity.

We measure success through:

• The impact and scope of your technical contributions.

• Your ability to lead initiatives, mentor others, and improve team practices.

• Code quality, performance, and maintainability.

• Positive feedback from peers, clients, and design/engineering leadership.

• Your growth mindset, communication skills, and influence on team culture.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking for team members who are both highly technical and deeply care about their craft and how the work gets done. You must bring:

• 7+ years of professional front-end development experience building digital applications. Experience with modern Javascript libraries and tooling (e.g. React, npm, webpack...). Fluency in CSS and first-principles understanding front end technologies.

• Proven ability to   craft ,  polish ,  delight , sweat the details.
  You have an eye for design and UX. Pixel-perfect isn’t just a phrase to you – you care about creating beautiful, intuitive interfaces that make users happy. An understanding of design principles and attention to details like accessibility and responsive layout is important.

• Quality and reliability
  You take pride in building high-quality software. You’re diligent about testing and documentation, and you proactively debug issues before they become problems.  Performance and browser compatibility matter to you – you know how to make a web app fast and handle the quirks of different environments . Ultimately, you balance speed of delivery with maintainability, ensuring the code you ship today won’t be tech debt tomorrow.

• Self-driven and accountable: You’re comfortable managing your own projects and time without heavy oversight. When you take on a task, we can count on you to see it through with a sense of ownership. You’re a proactive problem solver who can break down complex problems, propose solutions, and drive them to completion. We trust our team members to be “managers of one” who take initiative and deliver results.

• Great communication and empathy are a must. You enjoy working closely with others, be it in pair programming, brainstorming with designers, or reviewing a teammate’s code. You can explain technical concepts clearly, listen to alternate viewpoints, and work together to find the best solutions. Our culture is about being  kind, open, and constructive , so we’re looking for someone who lifts others up and thrives in a friendly, collaborative environment.

• Remote work skills: Self-motivated and disciplined in a remote environment. You can manage your time, collaborate asynchronously, and aren’t afraid to ask questions or offer help across time zones.

Bonus points for:

• Demonstrating craft

• Design /delight sensibility

• AI & Gen AI experience/tooling

• Understanding Backend concepts

• CSR/SSR

• DevOps experience (continuous integration, hosting, etc.)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Real Impact: You’ll work on meaningful products that make a measurable difference - from healthcare and commerce to sustainability and next-gen tech.

• Remote-First, Office Friendly: Work from wherever you’re most productive - whether that’s your home, a co-working space, or one of our offices. We’re a remote-first company, but if you’re near an office, you’re welcome to drop in, collaborate in person, or work onsite regularly.

  We prioritize async collaboration, respect your time zone, and focus on outcomes over hours.

• An Outstanding Team: Talented, kind, and hard-working people who care deeply about their craft - and about each other. No egos. No politics. Just professionals doing their best work.

• Growth: You’ll be supported in growing your craft, exploring new paths, and stepping into greater responsibility - at your own pace

• A Culture of Excellence: We care deeply about doing the right thing - for our clients, our team, and ourselves. No burnout. No crunch. Just high-quality work, delivered sustainably.

• Variety & Stability: We’re profitable, independent, and over a decade strong. Yet every project brings a fresh challenge. You’ll never be bored here.
  

This Role Might Not Be for You

We want to respect your time by being clear about what this role isn’t. You should skip this opportunity if:

• You prefer well defined structure. If you gravitate towards a clear hierarchy, well defined roles and swim lanes, you may find our self-managed style challenging.

• Distributed work isn’t your thing. If you find async communication, design documentation and being proactive without a manager nearby difficult, our setup won’t suit you.

• Feedback doesn't excite you. We’re obsessed with quality and believe in continuous improvement. That means we give feedback that’s sometimes nitpicky. If refining the work until it’s excellent feels over the top, you are likely going to find working here frustrating.

• Change makes you uncomfortable. We’re scaling and maturing. That means not everything is perfect yet. Priorities shift. Processes evolve. If ambiguity is uncomfortable, this may feel bumpy.

However, If this sounds like fuel, we’d love to talk!

How to apply and what to expect in the interview process

01. Your work Show us the work that reflects you at your best. We’ll look at depth, design thinking, and the logic behind your choices.

02. Lateral team fit You’ll speak with our Talent team about your career direction, your motivators, and our plans ahead.

03. Work trial 

You’ll tackle a take-home challenge that mirrors what we actually do. 

04. Engineering deep dive A collaborative session with our engineers. 

05. Project fit An interview focussed on prioritization, collaboration across disciplines, and how you handle the "messy middle".