Department: Technical

Work Arrangement: Remote

Job Type: Independent Contractor, Full Time

Work Schedule: US Time Zone (candidate expected to be flexible with the client's preference)

Locations: Philippines, LATAM, and other remote regions with excellent English communication skills

About Pearl Talent

Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. They're looking for the sharpest, hungriest candidates who they can consistently promote and work with over many years. Candidates we've hired have been flown out to the US and EU to work with their clients, and even promoted to roles that match folks onshore in the US.

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Why Work with Us?

At Pearl, we're not just another recruiting firm—we connect you with exceptional opportunities to work alongside visionary US and EU founders. Our focus is on placing you in roles where you can grow, be challenged, and build long-term, meaningful careers.

Role Overview

The Frontend Engineer serves as the architect of user-facing experiences, building beautiful, high-performance web and mobile applications that delight users and drive business impact. This role focuses on translating designs into pixel-perfect, responsive interfaces while ensuring lightning-fast load times, accessibility compliance, and SEO optimization. You'll be at the forefront of creating the first touchpoint for thousands of users—whether building marketing landing pages, product interfaces, or mobile applications. Working with modern frontend frameworks and tools, you'll own projects that push the limits of frontend development, from crafting sophisticated component libraries and design systems to optimizing performance metrics and implementing analytics tracking. This position requires engineers who combine technical excellence with strong design sensibilities, collaborating closely with designers and product teams to deliver solutions that look incredible and perform flawlessly.

Your Impact

Your frontend expertise will directly shape how users discover, trust, and engage with products, creating first impressions that drive conversion and retention. By building high-performance interfaces with excellent Lighthouse scores and SEO optimization, you'll ensure products are discoverable and accessible to all users. Your work on component libraries and design systems will establish consistency across products while accelerating development velocity for entire engineering teams. Through performance optimization—reducing bundle sizes, improving load times, and implementing lazy loading—you'll create experiences that work seamlessly even on slower connections. Your attention to accessibility will ensure products serve users of all abilities, expanding market reach and demonstrating social responsibility. By implementing analytics and tracking, you'll provide data-driven insights that inform product decisions and business strategy.

Core Responsibilities

UI Development & Component Implementation (40%)

Build and maintain sophisticated, responsive web applications using React.js, Next.js, Vue.js, or Angular
Translate Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD designs into pixel-perfect, functional UI components
Develop complex frontend features with focus on user experience and interaction design
Create reusable, modular components following atomic design principles
Implement responsive designs that work seamlessly across devices and screen sizes
Build smooth animations, transitions, and micro-interactions enhancing user engagement
Ensure cross-browser compatibility (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) and resolve rendering issues
Develop mobile-first interfaces optimized for touch interactions and mobile viewports
Implement modern CSS techniques (Flexbox, Grid, CSS-in-JS, Tailwind CSS, styled-components)
Write semantic, accessible HTML5 markup following web standards

Performance Optimization & Technical Excellence (25%)

Optimize application performance ensuring fast load times and excellent Core Web Vitals
Reduce bundle sizes through code splitting, tree shaking, and lazy loading strategies
Implement performance monitoring and achieve excellent Lighthouse scores (90+ across metrics)
Optimize images, fonts, and assets for web delivery using modern formats (WebP, AVIF)
Implement caching strategies, service workers, and Progressive Web App (PWA) features
Profile and optimize JavaScript execution, rendering performance, and memory usage
Ensure SEO best practices including meta tags, structured data, and semantic markup
Implement server-side rendering (SSR) or static site generation (SSG) for performance and SEO
Optimize for mobile performance considering network conditions and device capabilities
Conduct performance audits and implement continuous optimization improvements

Design Systems & Architecture (15%)

Build and maintain shared component libraries and design systems (Storybook, Bit)
Lead architecture improvements ensuring scalable, maintainable frontend codebases
Establish frontend coding standards, best practices, and style guides
Implement state management solutions (Redux, MobX, Zustand, Context API) appropriately
Create documentation for components, patterns, and architectural decisions
Ensure design system consistency across web and mobile platforms
Contribute to UI/UX pattern libraries and reusable template development
Refactor legacy code to modern standards and improve code quality

Testing, Quality & Collaboration (15%)

Implement comprehensive testing strategies (unit, integration, end-to-end, visual regression)
Write tests using Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Playwright, or Vitest
Conduct and participate in code reviews maintaining high code quality standards
Collaborate closely with designers ensuring design implementation fidelity
Partner with backend engineers on API integration and data flow architecture
Work with product managers to understand requirements and deliver elegant solutions
Implement analytics and tracking (Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude) for user insights
Debug complex issues using browser DevTools and performance profiling

Mobile Development & Cross-Platform (5%)

Develop and optimize React Native mobile applications (when applicable)
Lead mobile architecture improvements and performance optimization
Implement mobile UI/UX principles following iOS and Android platform guidelines
Work with native modules and bridge functionality when needed
Drive mobile testing strategies and app store deployment processes
Optimize mobile app performance including bundle size and startup times
Implement deep linking, push notifications, and mobile-specific features
Collaborate on mobile CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment

Requirements

Must-Haves (Required)

Experience: 1-3+ years of professional frontend development experience with modern frameworks
React Expertise: Strong proficiency in React.js with deep understanding of hooks, component lifecycle, and patterns
Modern JavaScript: Advanced knowledge of ES6+, TypeScript, and modern JavaScript features
HTML/CSS Mastery: Expert-level HTML5 and CSS3 skills including responsive design and modern layout techniques
Framework Knowledge: Experience with Next.js, Vue.js, Angular, or similar modern frameworks
Responsive Design: Proven ability to build mobile-first, responsive interfaces across devices
Version Control: Proficiency with Git, GitHub/GitLab workflows, and collaborative development
Performance Focus: Track record of building high-performance applications with optimization mindset
Design Translation: Ability to translate design mockups (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD) into functional code
Cross-Browser: Experience ensuring compatibility across major browsers and resolving issues
Communication: Excellent written and verbal English with strong collaboration skills
Quality Standards: Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, well-tested code

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

Senior Experience: 5+ years of frontend development with 3+ years focused on React ecosystem
Next.js Expertise: Deep experience with Next.js including SSR, SSG, API routes, and deployment
TypeScript Proficiency: Strong TypeScript skills with type-safe application development
Performance Optimization: Hands-on experience optimizing Core Web Vitals and Lighthouse scores
SEO & Accessibility: Strong understanding of SEO best practices and WCAG accessibility compliance
Design Systems: Experience building and maintaining component libraries and design systems
Mobile Development: Experience with React Native, Expo, and mobile app development
Testing Expertise: Strong background in testing strategies and test automation
Deployment Platforms: Experience with Vercel, Netlify, AWS Amplify, or similar platforms
State Management: Advanced knowledge of Redux, MobX, Zustand, or other state management solutions
CSS-in-JS: Experience with styled-components, Emotion, or Tailwind CSS
Build Tools: Familiarity with Webpack, Vite, esbuild, or modern bundlers
Analytics Implementation: Experience implementing tracking and analytics systems
UI/UX Sensibilities: Strong design eye with ability to provide feedback on UX improvements
Mentorship: Experience mentoring junior engineers and promoting best practices
Startup Experience: Background in fast-paced startup or SaaS environments

Tools Proficiency

Must-Haves (Required)

Frameworks: React.js, Next.js (Vue.js or Angular acceptable)
Languages: JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3
Styling: CSS3, Flexbox, Grid, responsive design techniques
Version Control: Git, GitHub, or GitLab
Design Tools: Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD (for design implementation)
Browser DevTools: Chrome/Firefox DevTools for debugging and performance analysis

Nice-to-Haves (Preferred)

Type Safety: TypeScript for type-safe development
CSS Solutions: Tailwind CSS, styled-components, CSS Modules, Sass/SCSS
State Management: Redux, Redux Toolkit, MobX, Zustand, Recoil
Testing Frameworks: Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Playwright, Vitest
Mobile: React Native, Expo for cross-platform mobile development
Component Libraries: Storybook, Bit for component documentation and sharing
Build Tools: Webpack, Vite, esbuild, Rollup, Parcel
Deployment: Vercel, Netlify, AWS Amplify, CloudFront
Performance: Lighthouse, WebPageTest, Chrome DevTools Performance tab
Analytics: Google Analytics, Mixpanel, Amplitude, Segment
API Integration: REST APIs, GraphQL, Apollo Client, React Query/TanStack Query
UI Libraries: Material-UI, Ant Design, Chakra UI, Radix UI, shadcn/ui
Package Managers: npm, yarn, pnpm
CI/CD: GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Jenkins for automated testing/deployment
Collaboration: Slack, Notion, Jira, Linear, Figma for team coordination

Benefits

Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills
Remote Work: Fully remote — work from anywhere
Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy
Direct Mentorship: Access to global industry leaders
Learning & Development: Continuous growth resources
Global Networking: Work with international teams
Health Coverage (Philippines only): HMO after 3 months (full-time)

Our Recruitment Process

Application
Skills Assessment
Initial Screening
Top-grading Interview
Client Matching
Job Offer
Onboarding

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