Frontend Engineer • Lead

Who you are

You have a strong background in front-end development, with expertise in React and TypeScript — you've led projects that required designing and implementing responsive user interfaces that enhance user experience. Your experience includes defining technical direction and best practices for front-end performance, testing, and accessibility, ensuring that the products you build are not only functional but also user-friendly.

You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy mentoring others — you understand the importance of guiding junior engineers and fostering a culture of learning within your team. Your ability to partner with engineering teams and customers allows you to translate complex workflows into intuitive user experiences, making you a key player in the product development process.

What you'll do

As the Front-End Lead Engineer, you will take charge of the front-end architecture and development for major product areas — your role will involve designing and implementing high-quality, responsive interfaces that simplify complex operations. You will define the technical direction for the team, ensuring that best practices are followed in performance, testing, and accessibility.

You will collaborate closely with product and design teams to create elegant and performant experiences that meet customer needs — your hands-on approach will allow you to stay engaged with the code while also leading the team in technical decisions. Additionally, you will build and evolve a shared component library and design system that enhances consistency across the product.

What we offer

At Salient, we foster an in-person office culture in San Francisco, where collaboration and innovation thrive — you will be part of a team that is at the forefront of integrating AI into financial operations. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with a generous 401(k) plan and catered lunches to support our full-time employees. Join us as we expand into new financial services segments and make a significant impact in the industry.