Staff Software Engineer, Front End

Horizon3.ai

. Drive front-end architecture decisions across the NodeZero platform .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $199,750 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and React, with a strong focus on modern front-end architecture, application design, and performance optimization. Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, mentor engineers, and influence technical direction in collaborative environments.

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JavaScript/TypeScript ExpertiseReact DevelopmentFront-End Architecture DesignMentoring EngineersCI/CD Pipeline Improvement

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Hard Skills

JavaScriptTypeScriptReactFront-End ArchitectureComponent Systems DesignApplication State ManagementAsynchronous Data FlowsAPI Integration PatternsDebuggingPerformance Optimization

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaborationMentoringInfluencing Technical Direction

Tools & Technologies

GraphQLAWSDatadogModern Build SystemsAI-Assisted Development Workflows

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityOffensive SecurityCloud-Native EnvironmentsObservabilityMonitoring Tools

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityGraphQLJavaScriptReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive front-end architecture decisions across the NodeZero platform
Design scalable, maintainable, and reusable UI systems and application patterns
Lead large cross-functional initiatives involving multiple engineering teams
Identify and reduce technical debt across shared front-end infrastructure
Define and evolve front-end best practices, standards, and engineering guidelines
Improve application reliability, observability, accessibility, and performance
Partner with Design to improve product consistency and usability
Shape the long-term technical vision for the front-end platform
Improve shared tooling, component systems, and developer workflows
Drive improvements in CI/CD pipelines, testing strategy, local development experience, and review environments
Build reusable frameworks and abstractions that accelerate feature development
Contribute hands-on production code in React and TypeScript
Review code and provide high-quality technical feedback
Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers throughout the development lifecycle
Participate in technical planning, roadmap discussions, and architecture reviews
Unblock teams and provide technical guidance for complex implementation challenges
Mentor engineers across multiple teams
Influence engineering culture, review quality, and development practices
Partner with engineering and product leadership
Help grow future technical leaders and architects

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience building modern web applications used in production at scale
Deep expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and React
Strong understanding of modern front-end architecture and application design
Experience leading large technical initiatives across multiple teams
Experience designing reusable component systems and scalable UI patterns
Strong knowledge of application state management, asynchronous data flows, and API integration patterns
Experience improving front-end performance, reliability, and maintainability
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across front-end and full-stack systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction
Ability to thrive in fast-moving, highly collaborative environments with evolving priorities
Familiarity with GraphQL and modern API-driven architectures
Experience working in a monorepo environment
Experience with modern build systems and tooling
Familiarity with cloud-native environments and AWS
Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as Datadog
Experience working closely with Product Design and Design Systems
Cybersecurity or offensive security domain experience is preferred
Experience leveraging AI-assisted development workflows and engineering tooling is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity package in the form of stock options for all full-time roles
Health, vision, and dental insurance for you and your family
Flexible vacation policy
Generous parental leave
Career development opportunities
Inclusive and collaborative culture
Remote work arrangement
Competitive salary and benefits