Staff Software Engineer — UX/Frontend

1 Month ago • 6 Years +

Job Summary

Job Description

This Staff Software Engineer role involves building user-friendly interfaces to empower developers in creating AI applications. The engineer will lead the design and development of front-end architecture using React and TypeScript, translate UI/UX designs into reusable components, and collaborate with various teams to implement innovative solutions. They will also drive best practices, mentor junior engineers, and troubleshoot issues. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in React and TypeScript, as well as a strong understanding of front-end technologies and testing frameworks.

Must have:

6+ years of front-end development experience with React and TypeScript
Deep understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and modern CSS frameworks
Experience with state management libraries like Redux
Detailed understanding of RESTful APIs
Expertise in responsive design and accessibility standards
Experience with performance optimization for web applications
Strong experience with front-end testing frameworks
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Good to have:

Knowledge of server-side rendering frameworks
Experience with design systems
Experience collaborating in an agile environment

Perks:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Yearly wellness stipend
401k program
Parental leave program
Workstation setup allowance

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Job Details

We’re on a mission to democratize AI by building the definitive AI data development platform. The AI landscape has gone through incredible change between 2016, when Snorkel started as a research project in the Stanford AI Lab, to the generative AI breakthroughs of today. But one thing has remained constant: the data you use to build AI is the key to achieving differentiation, high performance, and production-ready systems. We work with some of the world’s largest organizations to empower scientists, engineers, financial experts, product creators, journalists, and more to build custom AI with their data faster than ever before. Excited to help us redefine how AI is built? Apply to be the newest Snorkeler!

We’re seeking a highly experienced and innovative Senior/Staff UX/Front-end Engineer to join our team. In this role, you’ll build amazing and elegant interfaces that will empower developers and non-developers to programmatically develop the data required to create modern AI applications. Using a combination of strong programming skills and a creative, user-focused mindset, you will have full ownership and responsibility for building, shipping, and maintaining innovative new functionality. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about creating exceptional user experiences and has exceptional skills in React and TypeScript.

Main Responsibilities

Lead the design and development of scalable, performant, and maintainable front-end architecture using React and TypeScript
Translate complex UI/UX designs into high-quality, pixel-perfect, and reusable components
Collaborate with designers, product managers, and back-end engineers to define and implement innovative solutions for the product direction and user experience
Drive best practices for accessibility, responsiveness, and cross-browser compatibility
Establish and maintain a robust front-end codebase, enforcing clean code principles and design patterns
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration
Proactively identify technical challenges and propose solutions to enhance the front-end ecosystem
Evaluate and integrate new tools, frameworks, and technologies to improve development workflows
Conduct code reviews, ensure high code quality, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the team’s technical skills
Troubleshoot and resolve performance and production issues
Work a hybrid schedule with at least three days per week in our Redwood City HQ or the SF office

Preferred Qualifications

6+ years of professional experience in front-end development, with extensive experience in React and TypeScript
Deep understanding of HTML5, and CSS3, and modern CSS frameworks (e.g., Tailwind)
Strong experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, React Context API)
Detailed understanding of RESTful APIs and integrating them into front-end applications
Expertise in responsive design, adaptive design, and accessibility standards
Experience with performance optimization for web applications
Strong experience with front-end testing frameworks - Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright
Proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable, and maintainable front-end applications
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Leadership skills and experience mentoring and guiding team members
Ability to work independently and make technical decisions that align with business goals
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in an agile environment
Ability to prototype and iterate quickly around sophisticated user workflows
Experience with design systems and building reusable component libraries
Knowledge of server-side rendering frameworks (e.g., Next.js)
Self-motivation, positive attitude, and eagerness to learn

Be Your Best At Snorkel

Snorkel AI is on a mission to make machine learning practical for everyone, and it starts with building a team that welcomes, represents and gives opportunity to all. We work at the frontier of AI and software engineering, and believe that underrepresented communities need to play a part in shaping the future of these fields. At Snorkel AI, we actively work to create an environment that values end-to-end ownership, diverse forms of impact, and opportunities for personal growth.

Snorkelers are supported by an amazing team and an amazing set of benefits. For Full-time employees, we offer comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans for Snorkelers and their families, plus a yearly wellness stipend. Our 401k program lets Snorkelers plan for their future and our parental leave program lets new parents take up to 20 weeks of paid time off. Learn more about these benefits and more — like our workstation setup allowance — on our Careers page.

Snorkel AI is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and is committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Snorkel AI embraces diversity and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Snorkel AI prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, performance, merit, and business need.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.