Frontend Software Engineering Lead (AI)

TL;DR

Frontend Software Engineering Lead (AI): Building and evolving the developer-facing web application and model playground for a high-performance generative AI infrastructure platform with an accent on architectural standards, developer experience, and frontend scalability. Focus on mentoring a growing team of engineers, driving high-impact product features, and ensuring top-tier performance and accessibility across our web ecosystem.

Location: Must be based in San Mateo, CA

Company

A Series C startup building industry-leading generative AI infrastructure with a focus on high-speed inference and scalable model serving.

What you will do

• Take full engineering ownership of the developer-facing web application and playground.
• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, responsive web interfaces.
• Define architectural standards, best practices, and CI/CD workflows for frontend development.
• Mentor and support a team of frontend and UI engineers through technical coaching and code reviews.
• Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to deliver scalable developer journeys.
• Champion accessibility and performance metrics across all web products.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience in front-end development.
• 2+ years of leadership experience in a technical lead or engineering management role.
• Strong proficiency in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Next.js.
• Track record of shipping high-quality production-grade web applications.
• Understanding of modern frontend architecture, responsive design, and UX principles.
• Experience with frontend testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines.

Nice to have

• Background in AI/ML-focused or fast-paced startup environments.
• Previous startup or founder experience.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and internationalization practices.
• Contributions to open source projects or component libraries.
• Full-stack development and API design skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Solve complex engineering challenges in low-latency inference and scalable model serving.
• Work with bleeding-edge technology at the forefront of the generative AI industry.
• Opportunity for high ownership and direct impact on developer experience.
• Collaborate with an ambitious, world-class team of engineers and researchers.
• Inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and innovation.