Senior Front-End Engineer

you.com is an AI-powered search and productivity platform designed to empower users with personalized, efficient, and trustworthy search experiences. As a cutting-edge technology company, we combine advanced AI models with user-first principles to deliver tools that enhance discovery, creativity, and productivity. At you.com, we are on a mission to create the most helpful search engine in the world—one that prioritizes transparency, privacy, and user control.

We’re building a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries who are passionate about shaping the future of AI and technology. At you.com, you’ll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, and grow your career in an environment that values creativity, diversity, and curiosity. If you’re ready to make a difference and help us revolutionize the way people search and work, we’d love to have you join us!

About the Role:

you.com is seeking a skilled Senior Front-End Engineer to contribute to the development of scalable, user-facing applications. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining production front-end code while collaborating closely with product and design teams. The Front-End Engineer will be responsible for delivering a seamless, high-quality user experience across both mobile and desktop platforms, with a focus on performance, reliability, and user-validated feedback loops. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced, startup environment, with the potential to impact millions of users.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain Front-End Applications: Design, implement, and maintain production-grade front-end code using frameworks like React, NextJS, and CSS.
• Testing and Quality Assurance: Build and test complex full-stack applications using tools such as Cypress and Storybook to ensure high-quality user experiences.
• State Management and Real-Time Interactions: Create scalable applications that handle complex state management, real-time user events, and intricate UI/UX requirements for both mobile and desktop environments.
• Iterative Development: Collaborate with product and design teams to quickly iterate on features, leveraging user feedback in a tight development loop.
• Performance Optimization: Focus on pixel-perfect front-end implementation, lightning-fast load times, and robust deployment strategies.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work effectively with engineering teams using best practices and patterns to ensure efficient communication and rapid delivery of features.
• Infrastructure and Monitoring: Ensure reliable monitoring and deployment strategies for scalable and robust cloud-based infrastructure.
• Team Contributions: Actively participate in brainstorming sessions, contribute to team growth, and foster a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Technical Expertise: Proven experience with React, NextJS, CSS, and front-end frameworks for building scalable, production-ready applications.
• Testing Proficiency: Hands-on experience with testing tools like Cypress and Storybook for ensuring application quality.
• UI/UX Design: Demonstrated ability to build intricate, user-friendly interfaces for both mobile and desktop environments.
• Iterative Development: Ability to iterate rapidly based on user feedback, ensuring continuous improvement of features.
• Performance Focus: Passion for crafting pixel-perfect designs and optimizing application load times.
• Scalable Solutions: Knowledge of deployment strategies, monitoring systems, and best practices for maintaining robust cloud infrastructure.
• Team Collaboration: Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Portfolio: Strong portfolio showcasing professional, academic, or personal projects through production code, published papers, or open-source contributions.

Our salary bands are structured based on a combination of geographic tiers and internal leveling. Compensation is determined by multiple factors assessed during the interview process, with the final offer reflecting these considerations.

Company Perks:

• Hubs in San Francisco and New York City offering regular in-person gatherings and co-working sessions

• Flexible PTO with 11 U.S. holidays observed and a week shutdown in December to rest and recharge*

• A competitive health insurance plan covers 100% of the policyholder and 75% for dependents*

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the US*

• 401k program, 3% match - vested immediately!*

• $500 work-from-home stipend to be used up to a year of your start date*

• $1,200 per year Health & Wellness Allowance to support your personal goals*

• Chance to collaborate with a team at the forefront of AI research

*Certain perks and benefits are limited to full-time employees only

you.com is an E-Verify employer. We are also an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. Please let us know if you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process.