Front End Engineer

Myalphafund; New York (NY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A venture-backed startup in New York is seeking a founding Front-end Engineer to lead the development of core UI components. In this hands-on role, you will shape the user experience, build scalable systems, and collaborate closely with product and design teams. Ideal candidates should have over 4 years of experience in front-end development with a strong focus on usability and performance. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a small team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in front-end development.
• Proven ability to build scalable UIs in production environments.
• Strong product mindset focused on usability and design quality.

Responsibilities

• Build and own the core UI components and front-end architecture.
• Translate product and design concepts into production-ready experiences.
• Ensure the application is fast, accessible, and responsive across devices.
• Collaborate closely with design and product teams.
• Contribute to technical direction and establish best practices.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Performance optimization

User experience design

Collaboration

Job description

$200,000.00/yr - $300,000.00/yr

About The Role

We’re hiring a founding Front-end Engineer to lead the development of our core UI and product interfaces. You’ll play a critical role in shaping the user experience of our platform, building scalable and performant front-end systems, and setting the tone for our engineering culture. This is a hands‑on role for someone excited to work at the intersection of product, design, and engineering in a fast‑moving startup environment.

Work Arrangement: This is a 5‑day onsite role. Remote or hybrid work is not available.

What You’ll Do

• Build and own the core UI components and front-end architecture of our product.
• Translate product and design concepts into polished, production‑ready experiences.
• Ensure our application is fast, accessible, and responsive across devices.
• Collaborate closely with design and product teams to rapidly iterate on features.
• Contribute to technical direction and establish best practices as part of the founding team.

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in front-end development (React/TypeScript preferred).
• Proven ability to build performant, scalable UIs in production environments.
• Strong product mindset—you care deeply about usability, design quality, and user experience.
• Comfortable working in an early‑stage, high‑ownership environment.
• Bonus: Experience in startups, high‑growth companies, or shipping 0→1 products.

About Us

We’re a venture‑backed startup building at the frontier of AI and human‑computer interaction. Our mission is to design tools that make working with AI seamless, intuitive, and impactful. As part of our small founding team, you’ll have outsized ownership and influence over the direction of both our product and our company.