Lead Frontend Engineer

Posted 6 Days Ago
New York, NY, USA
In-Office
225K-275K Annually
Mid level
Professional Services • Consulting
The Role
Lead the frontend development of a new internal web application, clean up the existing codebase, establish a component library and design system, and build data-rich interfaces with charts, maps, and AI-assisted insights. Collaborate with internal users, backend and quantitative research teams to prototype features, gather feedback, define requirements, and shape the product roadmap.
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About the company

Our client is a real estate company.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Take charge of the user-facing side of a new internal web application, starting with tidying the existing codebase and then delivering data-centered features. Collaborate closely with colleagues who use the tool, iterate on prototypes and contribute to the roadmap.

What you'll do

- Lead the front-end codebase, including cleaning up early code and establishing a shared component library and design system.

- Create data-heavy interfaces such as charts, maps and AI-assisted insights that support business decisions.

- Meet with internal users to understand how they work, capture needs and test rough prototypes, often turning feedback around within hours.

- Produce interface designs in Figma or with AI tools, suggest your own feature ideas and help shape the roadmap with leadership.

- Partner with backend and quantitative research leads to build tools for additional business functions.


Requirements

What we're looking for

- 4+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 2 years at a large technology firm or a high-caliber growth-stage startup.

- A track record of leading product work end to end, from early scoping through release, across a wide area of functionality.

- Strong front-end background shipping production web apps, with React and Next.js.

- Experience creating data-intensive products featuring visualizations, charts and maps.

- Skill in designing and prototyping user interfaces in Figma or similar tools.

- Comfort using AI-assisted tools to speed up prototyping, coding and delivery.

- Ability to partner with internal stakeholders, collect reactions to early versions and turn them into clear requirements.

- A computer science degree.

- Ability to work on-site 4-5 days per week.

- Valid US work authorization.


Benefits

Compensation and benefits

- Base salary: USD 225,000 to 275,000 per year

- Equity

Location and work model

- New York, NY, United States

- On-site, 4-5 days per week in the office

- Full-time

Skills Required

  • 4+ years of software engineering experience
  • At least 2 years of experience at a large technology firm or high-caliber growth-stage startup
  • Experience leading product work end to end from scoping through release
  • Strong frontend experience shipping production web applications
  • Production experience with React and Next.js
  • Experience creating data-intensive products with visualizations, charts, and maps
  • Experience designing and prototyping user interfaces in Figma or similar tools
  • Experience using AI-assisted tools for prototyping, coding, and delivery
  • Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders, collect feedback, and convert it into clear requirements
  • Computer science degree
  • Ability to work on-site four to five days per week in New York, NY
  • Valid US work authorization
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The Company
28 Employees
Year Founded: 2021

What We Do

Raydar is a talent acquisition and business consulting firm that connects world-class and emerging talent with growing organizations. It supports companies through team development, strategic hiring, and customized growth solutions, helping clients recruit roles such as engineers, product managers, executives, legal counsel, and quantitative traders. Raydar focuses on understanding each organization’s needs, culture, and long-term goals to build high-impact teams.

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