Phoebe is a VC-funded startup focused on improving the reliability of complex systems through AI agents that detect, diagnose, and fix software problems.
As the second frontend hire, you will design intuitive interfaces for AI agents, bridging design vision and technical implementation.
You will pioneer AI-first user experiences by crafting conversation flows, live incident dashboards, and visual debugging tools that make AI reasoning transparent and understandable.
You will build high-performance frontend infrastructure, advancing the frontend architecture with a robust, scalable component library using React, TypeScript, and modern state management.
You will drive design systems by owning the design language and component library, ensuring visual consistency while maintaining development velocity.
You will shape product direction by working directly with founders and early customers to prototype and iterate on features that influence the roadmap and go-to-market strategy.
You will help scale the team by recruiting, mentoring, and leading new frontend engineers, establishing best practices and building a strong engineering culture.
Requirements:
You must be an AI-native engineer, using AI as an essential part of your workflow and leveraging it for rapid prototyping and debugging.
You should possess strong JavaScript/TypeScript coding skills and a deep understanding of CSS, with expertise in crafting maintainable application architecture.
You need to have a keen eye for visual design, typography, and spacing, capable of creating polished interfaces without waiting for mockups.
You should be a curious and adaptable technologist, balancing technical conviction with openness to new ideas and advancements in the JavaScript ecosystem.
You must be an empathetic communicator, able to convey complex ideas with patience and seek feedback readily.
You should be a product-minded owner, driven by user impact and thinking critically about the "why" behind features.
You need to thrive in a small, cross-functional team and be excited about having a significant voice in shaping the product.
Benefits:
You will have a direct impact as an early employee on product and company direction.
The position offers a competitive salary and compelling equity as an early employee.
You can work remotely or in a hybrid model if near the London office, with quarterly European off-sites.
All employees are owners and company builders, receiving investor memos and updates with full transparency into strategy and metrics.
You will have a dedicated personal budget for AI tooling to stay at the cutting edge of technology.
A generous allowance will be provided for creating your ideal home office setup.
The team prioritizes a learning culture with regular tech talks, pair programming, and opportunities for conference attendance.
