Founding Frontend Engineer
Join a fast-growing AI startup in the life sciences space to build a next-generation platform. Design and develop user experiences with React, Next.js, and TypeScript. Collaborate with the founding team to shape the product and team from the ground up.
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Job Description
Founding Frontend Engineer
đź“Ť In-Office | New York City, NY
đź’Ľ Full-time
Why You Should Join
We’re partnering with a fast-growing AI startup in the life sciences space that is redefining how pharmaceutical and biotech organizations commercialize their products. Their platform empowers marketing teams to manage compliant, data-driven content with speed and precision.
Some reasons this opportunity stands out:
- Rapid growth: The company is already working with 50+ major pharma brands and several top-tier marketing agencies.
- Cutting-edge tech: They’re building at the frontiers of AI, integrating LLMs and modern frameworks to power real-time, intelligent workflows.
- Strong backing: Backed by top-tier investors including leaders and founders from well-known healthtech startups and funds.
- Impact & ownership: As an early team member, you’ll help define the UX foundation, design system, and visual identity of a category-defining platform.
This is an opportunity to shape a product and team from the ground up — ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, creative, and high-ownership environments.
About the Role
The Founding Frontend Engineer will architect and deliver the end-to-end user experience for a next-generation AI-driven platform. You’ll work closely with the founding team to build elegant, performant, and responsive interfaces that delight enterprise users in the life sciences industry.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Designing and building beautiful, responsive UIs using Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS.
- Developing real-time, interactive product experiences integrating AI insights, user annotations, and collaborative workflows.
- Collaborating with backend and AI engineers to ensure seamless data flow and API integration.
- Owning features end-to-end — from design and implementation to testing and deployment.
What We’re Looking For
- Frontend expertise: Deep experience with React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and modern web tooling.
- Engineering excellence: Proven background building and deploying scalable, enterprise-grade software.
- Bias toward action: Thrives in a high-velocity startup environment with minimal structure.
- Independent thinker: Confident making technical and product decisions autonomously.
- Collaborative communicator: Comfortable giving and receiving feedback in a transparent culture.
- Strong work ethic: Passionate about building something exceptional from the ground up.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary + equity
- Medical coverage
- Relocation support for out-of-state candidates
- Visa sponsorship (O-1, H-1B) available
- Work directly with visionary founders at a high-energy, AI-driven startup