Who is Recruiting from Scratch: Recruiting from Scratch is a talent firm that focuses on placing the best candidate for our clients. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across North America, South America, and Europe to help them hire.
Title: Senior Frontend Engineer Location: San Francisco, CA Company Stage: Seed/Pre-Series A (YC-backed) Office Type: Onsite (SoMa District) Salary Range: $140,000 - $170,000 + Equity (0.35% - 0.75%)
Company Description: Our client is revolutionizing the software testing industry through cutting-edge AI technology. As one of the fastest-growing Y Combinator companies of 2023, they're already powering engineering teams at notable tech companies including several household names in the developer tools space. Well-funded by top-tier Silicon Valley investors, they offer a rare opportunity to join a founding team that's scaling rapidly with strong market traction.
What You Will Do:
- Lead frontend architecture and development for both cloud-based (NextJS) and desktop applications
- Design and implement innovative UI solutions for complex technical workflows
- Drive technical decisions around frameworks, patterns, and frontend infrastructure
- Collaborate directly with customers to gather feedback and iterate on user experience
- Participate in product roadmap planning and feature prioritization
- Contribute to full-stack feature development when needed
- Create technical documentation and share knowledge with the team
Ideal Candidate Background:
- 3+ years of professional frontend engineering experience
- Strong expertise in React ecosystem, particularly NextJS
- Track record of owning large-scale frontend projects
- Experience building complex UI implementations (e.g., rich text editors, workflow builders)
- Background working in early-stage startups or small engineering teams
- History of contributing to technical architecture decisions
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with some of: Tailwind, Radix UI, Playwright, TipTap, or Electron
- Background in developer tools or browser technologies
- Design experience and proficiency with design tools
- Track record of building 0-to-1 products
- Open source contributions or personal projects showcasing UI capabilities
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive base salary with meaningful equity ownership
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Unlimited PTO and paid company holidays
- Daily team lunches and fully stocked office
- Monthly stipend for commuting, wellness, or meals
- Regular team events and company offsites
Join a talented, low-ego team that's tackling fascinating technical challenges while building the future of software testing. You'll have the opportunity to shape product direction, work with cutting-edge AI technology, and make a significant impact in the developer tools space.