Senior Frontend Engineer

Description

• Architect and build high-performance, dynamic frontend applications that operate on large or real-time datasets

• Design and optimize complex UI workflows that feel snappy, even under heavy computational load

• Collaborate with product and design teams to create polished, intuitive user experiences for engineers and technical users

• Tackle performance bottlenecks across the stack: from JavaScript execution to data transfer and rendering pipelines

• Contribute to core build systems, framework architecture, and overall app reliability

• Explore creative solutions for non-traditional browser-based workflows (think: streaming data, GPU-backed rendering, large-scale interactivity)

• End-to-end ownership over features, working directly with our customers and community to understand requirements

• Expand your knowledge of the robotics and self-driving industries

• Work alongside an experienced team on a cutting edge product

Requirements

• 6+ years experience in frontend or full stack engineering roles focused on complex product applications

• 2+ years experience working in Autonomous Vehicles (AV), or related robotics companies

• Strong proficiency in Rust, JavaScript/TypeScript, along with modern frameworks like React

• Deep knowledge of frontend performance optimization, browser internals, and debugging tools

• Experience handling large datasets in the frontend—buffering, streaming, or visualizing complex information

• Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Vite, Webpack, esbuild) and optimizing development pipelines

• Experience working close to the metal: WebGL, WASM, or web workers is a plus

• Passion for building technical tools with engineers as the primary users

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills

• Deliver high‑quality work efficiently, often in a third of the time most think is possible

• Ability to self motivate and thrive in a fast-paced, small team environment.

Benefits

• £300 GBP a month stipend for your home office

• 4 weeks vacation, plus holidays and winter break

• All expenses paid company off-sites 2x/year

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