Fireworks AI · 5 months ago
Staff Software Engineer, Frontend
Redwood City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$220K/yr - $270K/yr
8+ years expFireworks AI is building the future of generative AI infrastructure, offering a platform with high-quality models and fast scalable inference. They are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the development of their web application and front-end architecture, mentoring other engineers and driving innovation in a fast-paced environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data ManagementSaaSSoftware
Responsibilities
Engineering ownership of fireworks.ai with a strong focus on a delightful developer journey
Participate in the team’s shared accountability for product led growth through the web application and model playground
Design, development, and testing of responsive and performant web applications
Mentor and support a team of front-end/UI engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and ongoing technical coaching
Define and implement front-end architectural standards, best practices, and development workflows
Partner with Product, Design, and Backend Engineering to align on requirements, timelines, and delivery expectations
Build and maintain reusable, scalable component libraries and frameworks
Partner with other engineering teams to build an aligned developer journey across web, SDK and CLI surfaces
Champion quality, performance, and accessibility in all UI development
Drive innovation by staying informed of emerging front-end trends and technologies
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
8+ years of professional experience in front-end development
3+ years of experience in a leadership role (e.g., tech lead, team lead, or engineering manager)
Proficiency in React, TypeScript, JavaScript, and Next.js
Proven track record of delivering production-grade web applications
Strong understanding of responsive design, modern front-end architecture, and UX principles
Experience in full-stack development and API design
Preferred
Experience working in AI/ML-focused or fast-paced startup environments
Prior startup experience and especially as a technical founder is a plus
Experience managing or mentoring other engineers, including performance feedback and career development
Experience with front-end testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines
Knowledge of accessibility standards and internationalization practices
Contributions to open source or internal component libraries
Benefits
Meaningful equity in a fast-growing startup
Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Company
Fireworks AI
Fireworks AI is an advanced platform that enables users to build, tune, and scale AI applications using open-source models
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$327MKey Investors
Sequoia CapitalBenchmark
2025-10-28Series C· $230M
2025-10-28Secondary Market· $20M
2024-07-07Series B· $52M
Leadership Team
Lin Qiao
CEO and cofounder
Aishwarya Srinivasan
Head of AI Developer Relations
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