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Front-end Engineer

Recruiting From Scratch
Full-time
On-site
Palo Alto, California, United States
$225,300 - $225,300 USD yearly
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 of Role: Front-end Engineer
Location: Palo Alto, CA (Onsite, 5 days a week)
Company Stage of Funding: Series B
Office Type: Onsite
Salary: $225k – $300k + equity

Company Description

Our client is a fast-growing Series B technology company at the forefront of AI-powered developer tools. Their mission is to empower engineers by building best-in-class AI programming solutions that streamline workflows, improve productivity, and make coding more joyful. With a strong funding base and a team of world-class engineers, they are scaling rapidly and seeking top-tier talent to join their journey.

What You Will Do

  • Design, build, and optimize intuitive front-end experiences for cutting-edge AI developer products.

  • Collaborate closely with product, design, and backend teams to bring features from concept to production.

  • Focus on integrated development environments (IDEs) such as VS Code and JetBrains products.

  • Take ownership of UI/UX challenges in a technical domain where performance and developer experience are critical.

  • Contribute to architectural decisions and help shape the long-term direction of the product.

Ideal Candidate Background

  • 3–8 years of professional software development experience, ideally at the senior or tech-lead level.

  • Strong expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and React (or comparable front-end frameworks).

  • Experience working on developer-focused products, IDEs, or productivity tools.

  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in a startup or high-velocity engineering environment.

  • Strong technical foundation, with a degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Preferred

  • Experience with Kotlin or Java.

  • Previous work in developer tools, AI/ML-driven platforms, or productivity software.

  • Evidence of growth and commitment within past roles (looking for builders rather than frequent job changers).

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive base salary of $225k – $300k.

  • Equity package to share in the company’s growth.

  • Full-time, onsite role in Palo Alto, CA.

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage.

  • Opportunities to work on breakthrough technology in AI and developer productivity.

  • Collaborative, fast-paced startup culture with high ownership and impact.

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