Senior Front-End Engineer

<p><strong></strong>Location: Remote<br>Compensation: Competitive Salary &amp; Benefits<br></p><h3><strong>About Livepeer AI:</strong></h3><p>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.</p><h3><strong>Your Role:</strong></h3><p>We are at a pivotal moment in expanding Livepeer AI’s offerings and are seeking a <strong>Senior/Lead Front-End Engineer</strong> with strong design skills who can work independently.<br>A key requirement for this role is the ability to design and deliver intuitive, user-friendly interfaces.</p><p>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.</p><h3><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Design and Development:</strong> Create and maintain high-quality frontend applications using React, TypeScript, and RESTful APIs.</li><li><strong>Own the Design:</strong> Create intuitive and engaging user interfaces with a strong focus on usability and visual appeal.</li><li><strong>SDK Development:</strong> Build and maintain JavaScript SDKs to enable third-party developers to seamlessly integrate with our platform.</li><li><strong>Collaboration:</strong> Work closely with backend developers and cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.</li><li><strong>Optimization:</strong> Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness.</li><li><strong>Code Quality:</strong> Participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and ensure best practices are followed.</li><li><strong>Innovation:</strong> Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and trends to keep our products at the forefront of the industry.</li></ul><h3><strong>Experience Required:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>8+ years</strong> of experience in frontend development with a strong emphasis on design.</li></ul><h3><strong>Technical Skills:</strong></h3><ul><li>Proficient in <strong>React</strong> and <strong>TypeScript.</strong></li><li>Strong understanding of <strong>RESTful APIs.</strong></li><li>Experience with <strong>databases</strong> and <strong>data modeling</strong> for frontend applications.</li><li>Proven ability to design and implement user interfaces independently.</li><li>Experience in developing and publishing successful <strong>JavaScript SDKs.</strong></li></ul><h3><strong>The Ideal Candidate Will Have:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Problem-Solving:</strong> Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.</li><li><strong>Communication:</strong> Strong verbal and written communication skills.</li><li><strong>Teamwork:</strong> Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.</li><li><strong>Entrepreneurial Spirit:</strong> Strong ability to create clarity out of ambiguity and a can-do attitude.</li><li><strong>Industry Knowledge:</strong> Experience with <strong>video streaming technologies</strong> or <strong>video-centric AI tooling.</strong></li><li><strong>Developer Focus:</strong> A passion for building developer-facing products and tools.</li><li><strong>Accountability:</strong> Strong bias for action and accountability.</li></ul><h3><strong>Nice to Have:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Leadership Experience:</strong> Background as a founder or early engineer of a developer-facing product.</li><li><strong>Community Network:</strong> A deep existing network within the frontend development community.</li><li><strong>Performance Optimization:</strong> Experience with high-performing APIs in high-concurrency, low-latency environments.</li></ul><h3><strong>Compensation and Benefits:</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>Base Salary:</strong> Competitive and dependent on location.</li><li><strong>Token package: </strong>Competitive token package with a <strong>3-year vesting schedule.</strong></li><li><strong></strong><strong>Employee Stock Option Plan: </strong>Competitive ESOP with<strong> 4-year vesting </strong>and a <strong>1-year cliff.</strong></li><li><strong></strong><strong>Holidays:</strong> 25 vacation days per year plus any national holidays.</li><li><strong>Insurance:</strong> Comprehensive <strong>medical, dental, and vision insurance</strong> in applicable locations.</li><li><strong>Pension:</strong> Company pension contributions in applicable locations.</li><li><strong>Equipment:</strong> Choose a laptop of your preference (we’ll purchase it for you).</li><li><strong>Remote Work:</strong> Work anywhere in the world. Global mobility support.</li><li><strong>Flexible Working:</strong> Flexible hours to support work-life balance.</li><li><strong>Team-Building:</strong> Regular virtual team-building activities.</li><li><strong>Latest Tech:</strong> Work with cutting-edge AI and the latest technologies alongside an innovative and entrepreneurial team.</li></ul><h3><strong>Apply Now!</strong></h3><p>Join Livepeer AI and shape the future of video streaming and AI tooling.</p><h2>Resources to learn more about Livepeer</h2><ul><li><a href="https://livepeer.org/primer">The Livepeer Primer</a></li><li><a href="https://venturebeat.com/2021/07/29/livepeer-snags-20m-for-decentralized-video-transcoding/">Livepeer snags $20M for decentralized video transcoding</a></li><li><a href="https://messari.io/asset/livepeer/profile">Messari Profile</a></li><li><a href="https://grayscale.com/products/grayscale-livepeer-trust/">Grayscale Livepeer Report</a></li></ul> •

Last updated on Dec 5, 2024