Remote Frontend Engineer

Description:

• Elicit is an AI research assistant that helps researchers with common tasks like literature review.
• The company aims to increase good reasoning in the world for both experts and non-experts.
• Elicit is looking for a strong front-end engineer to enhance user experience and functionality in response to growing demand.
• The tech stack includes Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind for the frontend, and Node and Python for the backend.
• The role involves building features that researchers find indispensable, maintaining high quality, and contributing to discussions on UX and system design.
• The position requires spending one week out of every six in the Oakland office, with quarterly team retreats and co-working weeks.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have strong technical skills in automated tests, CSS, HTML, JavaScript, React, and TypeScript.
• A minimum of a few years of professional experience in software development and complex web applications is required.
• Above-average communication skills are necessary for collaboration within a small team.
• Experience or exposure to working with language models is preferred, including writing asynchronous code and error handling.
• A passion for craftsmanship and a joy in the work are essential traits for the ideal candidate.

Benefits:

• Elicit offers a flexible work environment, allowing remote work or office work in Oakland, with travel for in-person events.
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance are fully covered for employees, with generous family coverage options.
• A flexible vacation policy includes a minimum recommendation of 20 days per year and numerous company holidays.
• The company provides a 401K plan with a 6% employer match.
• New hires receive a Mac and a $1,000 budget for workstation setup, with $500 allocated annually thereafter.
• A quarterly budget of $1,000 is available for AI experimentation and learning.
• Employees have access to a team administrative assistant for personal and work-related tasks.
• Competitive salaries are offered, with starting ranges based on experience level, along with above-market equity and employee-friendly terms.