Zyphra · 2 months ago
Lead Frontend Engineer - Agentic Interfaces
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffZyphra is an artificial intelligence company based in Palo Alto, California. As a Lead Frontend Engineer - Agentic Interfaces, you’ll lead the design and development of user-facing systems that enhance user interaction with AI. The role involves collaborating with engineers and researchers to create seamless and intuitive user experiences.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingMachine LearningSoftware
Responsibilities
Design and development of browser-based and desktop interfaces
Building and maintaining component libraries and styling systems
Researching and refining user flows based on real-world usage and feedback
Prototyping and implementing UI features in collaboration with ML, backend, and systems teams
Making a complex AI product feel simple, accessible, and empowering for a wide range of users
Qualification
Required
Strong frontend engineering skills with fluency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript
Experience with modern frontend frameworks such as React
Demonstrated attention to UI detail and usability, with a user-first mindset
Ability to prototype and iterate quickly, both in code and with design tools like Figma
Experience designing and developing responsive, accessible, and high-performance interfaces
Strong intuition for HCI principles, accessibility, and visual clarity
Excellent collaboration and communication skills—especially with engineers, designers, and ML researchers
Preferred
Experience designing or building browser extensions or desktop applications (e.g., Electron, Tauri)
Experience with mobile platforms and responsive design (not required but helpful)
Prior work on products involving complex workflows, automation, or agentic behavior
Interest or experience in backend development, APIs, or AI systems to better interface with the full stack
Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive design best practices
A track record of launching polished and user-loved products
Passion for systems-level thinking: building reusable design systems, libraries, and scalable patterns
A clear, opinionated eye for elegant design and user delight
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and FSA plans
Competitive compensation and 401(k)
Relocation and immigration support on a case-by-case basis
On-site meals prepared by a dedicated culinary team; Thursday Happy Hours
In-person team in Palo Alto, CA, with a collaborative, high-energy environment
Company
Zyphra
Zyphra is superintelligence research and product company based in San Francisco, California.
Founded in 2021
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$100M2025-06-09Series A· $100M
2023-06-09Seed
2021-11-18Pre Seed
Recent News
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