Principal Frontend Engineer

• Preference for applicants located in the San Francisco Bay Area, California
• Full-time with benefits
• Up to 10% travel

What you will do You will lead the design and development of next-generation user interfaces that bring complex data, media, and intelligence to life. You’ll own critical pieces of the product experience — from real-time voice and video-enabled interfaces to immersive data visualization layers — working closely with design, product, and platform teams to deliver cutting‑edge, high‑performance UI systems. You will spearhead the UI engineering team, staying hands‑on technically, helping shape its structure, processes, and technical direction as the organization grows. Responsibilities Lead the architecture and development of core UI systems, ensuring scalability, performance, and reliability across web and mobile platforms. Spearhead and mentor a growing UI team, setting high standards for design and code quality, and defining technical best practices. Drive cross‑functional alignment between engineering, design, and product stakeholders. Leverage AI‑assisted development tools and workflows (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, or custom LLM integrations) to accelerate prototyping, improve code quality, and enhance developer productivity. Stay ahead of the curve in AI‑enhanced UI/UX design, integrating intelligent interactions and adaptive experiences into user interfaces. Provide technical guidance and thoughtful feedback through code reviews and design critiques. Foster a culture of design excellence, continuous learning, and engineering rigor. Partner with backend, data, and design teams to define API contracts, ensure seamless integration, and uphold UI consistency across systems. Perform additional related duties as required. Who you are We value team members who are innovative, driven, and enthusiastic. You’re a creative and strategic thinker with strong design intuition and a deep sensitivity to user experience. You lead and inspire cross‑functional teams through collaboration, clear communication, and vision. You bring a growth mindset and a genuine enthusiasm for emerging technologies — especially the potential of AI‑powered workflows to transform how people work. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience. At least 14 years of frontend/UI development experience, with at least 2 years in a technical lead or architect‑level capacity. Proven track record spearheading or scaling a UI engineering team. Building high‑performance native web apps and cross‑platform UIs. Familiarity with real‑time audio/video streaming and interactive media models. Strong design intuition and UX sensitivity. Ability to lead and inspire cross‑functional teams. Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Growth mindset with enthusiasm for emerging technologies and AI‑powered workflows. Passion for developer experience, media UX, design systems, and UI architecture. Experience with GraphQL, micro‑frontend architecture, or monorepo setups is preferred. Exposure to data visualization frameworks (D3.js, Deck.gl, etc.) is preferred. Strong UX and visual design sensibility — ability to think deeply about user experience, color theory, and visual hierarchy is preferred. Proficiency in Figma for visual design and collaboration, with a good eye for layout and typography is preferred. Hands‑on experience with AI‑assisted development tools and workflows is preferred. Who we are At Clearspeed, we are driven by corporate DNA committed to the service of others and a passion for our AI‑enabled technology that is redefining risk assessment. Our fast‑growing team spans operations across the US, Canada, and EMEA. Together our team of brilliant minds, diverse in expertise and experience, collaborate and contribute to a shared vision of enabling trust, faster. Our company Our company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace, and we welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey to build trust faster.

• Work‑life balance
• Remote/hybrid work flexibility

Our benefits (may vary based on geographical location) Competitive compensation: salary + performance‑based bonuses Stock options Unlimited paid time off Health and wellness coverage Join us at Clearspeed and be a part of our success story. Together, we can make a difference! Salary range is based on national benchmark data of comparable roles, skills and experience level. Exact compensation will be based on individual skills and experience, and location which will be assessed during the interview process. Salary Description Salary range: $163,000 - $250,000 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr ClearSpeed Technology Ltd