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Senior Front-End Engineer

Livepeer
Full-time
Remote
Worldwide

About Livepeer AI:

Livepeer AI is a leading video streaming platform that delivers high-quality, low-cost video solutions using an innovative approach through open-source software and blockchain. We are expanding our product offering to make video-centric AI tooling accessible, affordable, and open for application developers everywhere.

Your Role:

We are at a pivotal moment in expanding Livepeer AI’s offerings and are seeking a Senior/Lead Front-End Engineer with strong design skills who can work independently.
A key requirement for this role is the ability to design and deliver intuitive, user-friendly interfaces.

As a key member of our engineering team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the user experience of our products and bringing them to market. This is an entrepreneurial role where you will have a significant impact on our developer tools and platform.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and Development: Create and maintain high-quality frontend applications using React, TypeScript, and RESTful APIs.
  • Own the Design: Create intuitive and engaging user interfaces with a strong focus on usability and visual appeal.
  • SDK Development: Build and maintain JavaScript SDKs to enable third-party developers to seamlessly integrate with our platform.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with backend developers and cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
  • Optimization: Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness.
  • Code Quality: Participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and ensure best practices are followed.
  • Innovation: Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and trends to keep our products at the forefront of the industry.

Experience Required:

  • 8+ years of experience in frontend development with a strong emphasis on design.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficient in React and TypeScript.
  • Strong understanding of RESTful APIs.
  • Experience with databases and data modeling for frontend applications.
  • Proven ability to design and implement user interfaces independently.
  • Experience in developing and publishing successful JavaScript SDKs.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Entrepreneurial Spirit: Strong ability to create clarity out of ambiguity and a can-do attitude.
  • Industry Knowledge: Experience with video streaming technologies or video-centric AI tooling.
  • Developer Focus: A passion for building developer-facing products and tools.
  • Accountability: Strong bias for action and accountability.

Nice to Have:

  • Leadership Experience: Background as a founder or early engineer of a developer-facing product.
  • Community Network: A deep existing network within the frontend development community.
  • Performance Optimization: Experience with high-performing APIs in high-concurrency, low-latency environments.

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Base Salary: Competitive and dependent on location.
  • Equity Options:
    • Competitive token package with a 3-year vesting schedule.
    • Competitive ESOP with 4-year vesting and a 1-year cliff.
  • Holidays: 25 vacation days per year plus any national holidays.
  • Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance in applicable locations.
  • Pension: Company pension contributions in applicable locations.
  • Equipment: Choose a laptop of your preference (we’ll purchase it for you).
  • Remote Work: Work anywhere in the world. Global mobility support.
  • Flexible Working: Flexible hours to support work-life balance.
  • Team-Building: Regular virtual team-building activities.
  • Latest Tech: Work with cutting-edge AI and the latest technologies alongside an innovative and entrepreneurial team.

Apply Now!

Join Livepeer AI and shape the future of video streaming and AI tooling.