Frontend Engineer

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 , , , 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 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 , , 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
• Expertise: Deep experience with 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 ProficiencyMust-Haves (Required)

• Frameworks: , 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

1. Application
2. Skills Assessment
3. Initial Screening
4. Top-grading Interview
5. Client Matching
6. Job Offer
7. Onboarding

Ready to Join Pearl Talent?

If you're a driven professional ready to work with exceptional founders building the next generation of world-class companies, we'd love to meet you. Apply now to unlock opportunities where your growth, impact, and success are our top priorities.

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