Frontend Engineering Lead (Web3)

TL;DR

Frontend Engineering Lead (Web3): Leading the architecture, development, and evolution of frontend systems for Wormhole's ecosystem of open source smart contracts and protocols with an accent on scalability, reliability, and user experience. Focus on performance optimization, accessibility, and responsive design across web experiences.

Location: Remote

Company

hirify.global contributes to Wormhole’s ecosystem of open source smart contracts and protocols.

What you will do

• Lead the frontend engineering strategy, ensuring scalability, reliability, and top-tier user experience.
• Architect and maintain complex interfaces that interact with blockchain networks, APIs, and smart contracts.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Backend teams to define technical direction and priorities.
• Mentor and guide frontend engineers through code reviews, technical discussions, and performance feedback.
• Define best practices for frontend development, including testing, deployment, and security in a fast-moving crypto environment.
• Own performance optimization, accessibility, and responsive design across web experiences.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in computer science or a related field (bachelors/masters) and/or relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in frontend development, including 2+ years in a lead or senior engineering role.
• Deep expertise in React, TypeScript, and modern frontend frameworks (Vite, Next.js, or similar).
• Strong understanding of state management, component architecture, and modern build systems.
• Experience integrating with Web3 technologies such as ethers.js, wagmi, WalletConnect, MetaMask, or smart contract interactions.
• Familiarity with backend APIs, GraphQL, and data flow between frontends, backends, and blockchains.
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentorship skills.
• Enjoy working remotely with a talented global team and ideally based in the Americas or European time zones.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote work environment with a global team.
• Opportunity to make significant contributions to Wormhole’s ecosystem of open source smart contracts and protocols.
• Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
• Focus on building great experiences.
• High agency and the ability to effect outcomes.
• Care deeply about the business outcomes of your work and challenge priorities when the business impact is unclear.