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Staff Software Engineer, Frontend

Open 19d

Summary

Leads the architecture and development of scalable frontend components and shared libraries for a web platform, using React, TypeScript, and AI-powered tooling to improve engineering velocity and product quality.

GlossGenius is seeking a Staff Software Engineer, Frontend to play a leading technical role in shaping our web platform. The App Platform team enables scalable, consistent, and high-quality engineering by building shared UI frameworks, component libraries, tooling, and release infrastructure. This role will help drive the adoption of AI-powered tooling and practices, providing the foundation for teams to move faster, build better, and scale with confidence.

Responsibilities will include:

  • Architect and drive the development of scalable, reusable frontend components and shared libraries for GlossGenius web applications
  • Define and lead the long-term technical direction of the web platform, including framework decisions, architecture patterns, and developer experience
  • Partner with product managers, designers, and engineering teams to deliver a cohesive, high-quality web experience
  • Set and uphold frontend best practices, including code quality, accessibility, performance optimization, and design system consistency
  • Own and improve frontend tooling, build pipelines, and developer workflows to increase engineering velocity
  • Champion the adoption of AI-powered development tools and establish best practices for effective and responsible AI use in engineering
  • Serve as a technical leader in code reviews, architectural decisions, and cross-functional technical discussions
  • Identify systemic problems and implement solutions with broad impact across multiple teams
  • Contribute to mobile efforts where applicable, ensuring consistency across web and mobile surfaces

You’re a great fit if you:

  • Have 7+ years of professional frontend engineering experience, with a strong focus on web and a track record of leading high-impact technical work
  • Possess deep expertise in React and JavaScript, with strong command of modern frontend architecture and patterns
  • Are highly proficient in TypeScript, CSS-in-JS, and responsive/adaptive design principles
  • Have experience building and evolving component libraries, design systems, or shared UI frameworks at scale
  • Understand web performance, including bundle optimization, lazy loading, rendering strategies, Core Web Vitals, and profiling
  • Have hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools and enthusiasm for using AI to accelerate engineering productivity
  • Bring a forward-thinking mindset around AI and can help shape AI-driven practices across the organization
  • Work autonomously, driving projects from ambiguous problem statements to production-ready solutions
  • Communicate effectively and can influence technical direction and align stakeholders across teams
  • Familiarity with React Native or cross-platform mobile development is a plus

Total Compensation

  • Flexible PTO
  • Competitive health and dental insurance options, with premiums covered by GlossGenius
  • Generous, fully-paid parental leave policy
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Yearly stipend for approved professional development and educational expenses
  • Home office support
  • Team bonding opportunities, including in-person gatherings throughout the year

GlossGenius is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

We are looking for builders who approach problem-solving and workflows in an AI-first way. Please share a description of a solution you implemented using AI in action.

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