Wormhole Foundation · 2 months ago
Frontend Engineering Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expWormhole Foundation is seeking a Frontend Engineering Lead to contribute to their ecosystem of open source smart contracts and protocols. The role involves leading frontend engineering strategies, overseeing the architecture and development of frontend systems, and mentoring a team of engineers to deliver high-quality user experiences across products.
Assistive TechnologyInternetWeb3
Responsibilities
Lead the frontend engineering strategy, ensuring scalability, reliability, and top-tier user experience
Architect and maintain complex interfaces that interact with blockchain networks, APIs, and smart contracts
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Backend teams to define technical direction and priorities
Mentor and guide frontend engineers through code reviews, technical discussions, and performance feedback
Define best practices for frontend development — testing, deployment, and security — in a fast-moving crypto environment
Own performance optimization, accessibility, and responsive design across web experiences
Contribute to hiring and scaling the frontend team
Qualification
Required
Have relevant tertiary qualifications in computer science or a closely related field (bachelors/masters) and/or relevant work experience
Have at least 5 year+ of experience in frontend development, including 2+ years in a lead or senior engineering role
Deep expertise in React, TypeScript, and modern frontend frameworks (Vite, Next.js, or similar)
Strong understanding of state management, component architecture, and modern build systems
Experience integrating with Web3 technologies — e.g., ethers.js, wagmi, WalletConnect, MetaMask, or smart contract interactions
Familiarity with backend APIs, GraphQL, and data flow between frontends, backends, and blockchains
Solid grasp of UX/UI principles and accessibility standards
Strong leadership, communication, and mentorship skills — able to guide teams through ambiguity and scaling challenges
Be high agency and effect the outcomes they wish to see
Demonstrate obsession and feel pride in building great experiences
Be highly collaborative with the internal team, other Wormhole collaborators, and customers
Care deeply about the business outcomes of your work and challenge priorities when the business impact is unclear
Enjoy working remotely with a talented global team and ideally based in the Americas or European time zones
Company
Wormhole Foundation
Wormhole Foundation is dedicated to supporting open-source, decentralized technologies that securely and seamlessly connect Web3.
51-200 employees
Funding
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