Remote Frontend Engineer

Description:

• We are looking for a talented and versatile Frontend Engineer to take charge of designing and building the user interface of our R&D platform.
• As our first dedicated frontend engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in defining the look, feel, and user experience of our product.
• You’ll work closely with a small, agile team of scientists, backend engineers, and product experts to create intuitive and responsive interfaces that make complex data and simulations accessible to a wide range of users.
• Responsibilities include designing and implementing a polished, responsive, and efficient user interface for our web-based battery R&D platform.
• You will collaborate with backend engineers, data scientists, and product managers to create a cohesive and intuitive user experience.
• You will translate complex scientific data and simulations into accessible, interactive visualizations.
• Ensuring high performance and compatibility across a range of devices and browsers is essential.
• You will establish and maintain frontend best practices, tooling, and architecture to ensure code quality and scalability as we grow.
• Rapidly prototyping new features and gathering feedback from users to refine and improve the UI is part of the role.
• You will advocate for the user experience and push for excellence in usability, design, and performance.

Requirements:

• You must have 3+ years of experience in frontend development, with a strong portfolio of web applications.
• Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, etc.) and deep knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS is required.
• Familiarity with development tools such as Vite, Webpack, or similar bundlers is necessary.
• Experience with data visualization libraries (e.g., D3.js, Plotly) and handling complex data within the UI is essential.
• A demonstrated sense of design and user experience is required.
• You should have experience integrating frontend applications with RESTful APIs.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset that thrives in a startup environment is important.

Benefits:

• You will have the opportunity to play a key role in the development of a platform that supports groundbreaking energy research and innovation.
• As the first dedicated frontend engineer, you’ll have a unique opportunity to influence the technical direction of the frontend stack and user experience.
• You will work with a passionate, talented team of scientists and engineers committed to solving critical energy challenges.
• You will shape a product that leverages cutting-edge simulation, data visualization, and cloud infrastructure to redefine the future of battery R&D.