Phoebe is a VC-funded startup focused on transforming how engineering teams enhance the reliability of complex systems.
The company was founded by former engineers from Google, Meta, Amazon, and Stripe.
The role involves building intuitive interfaces for AI agents, addressing one of the most exciting challenges in technology today.
As the second frontend hire, the engineer will pioneer new patterns for human-AI collaboration, bridging design vision and technical implementation.
Responsibilities include designing and building user experiences that translate AI capabilities into user trust, crafting conversation flows, live incident dashboards, and visual debugging tools.
The engineer will advance the frontend architecture by building a robust, scalable component library using React, TypeScript, and modern state management.
The role also involves driving design systems, owning the design language and component library, and making autonomous design decisions.
The engineer will work directly with founders and early customers to prototype and iterate on features, influencing the product roadmap and go-to-market strategy.
As the team grows, the engineer will help recruit, mentor, and lead new frontend engineers, establishing best practices and a strong engineering culture.
Requirements:
Candidates should be AI-native engineers who use AI as an essential part of their workflow and leverage it for rapid prototyping and debugging.
Strong JavaScript/TypeScript coding skills and a deep understanding of CSS are required, along with expertise in crafting maintainable application architecture.
A keen eye for visual design, typography, and spacing is necessary, with the ability to create polished interfaces without waiting for mockups.
Candidates should be curious and adaptable technologists, balancing technical conviction with openness to new ideas.
Strong communication skills are essential, with the ability to convey complex ideas patiently and seek feedback.
A product-minded approach is required, with a focus on user impact and critical thinking about the rationale behind features.
Candidates should thrive in a small, cross-functional team and be excited about having a significant voice in shaping the product.
Benefits:
Employees will have a direct influence on product and company direction as early team members.
Competitive salary and equity compensation are offered to early employees.
The company supports a remote or hybrid work culture for those near the London office, with quarterly European off-sites.
Employees will have full transparency into the company's strategy and metrics, receiving investor memos and updates.
A dedicated personal budget for AI tooling is provided to stay at the cutting edge of technology.
A generous allowance is available for home office setup to create an ideal work environment.
The company prioritizes a learning culture, encouraging knowledge sharing through regular tech talks, pair programming, and conference attendance.
