Head/VP of Platform Engineering

Company Overview

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Job Summary

The Head/VP of Platform Engineering is a foundational leadership role focused on architecting, building, and scaling the core platform. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on individual contributor (IC) who is excited about building from the ground up (0 → 1) and shaping a high-performing engineering team through mentorship and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Own the entire frontend platform architecture and implementation end-to-end.
• Lead the development of complex, high-performance user interfaces from conception to deployment (0 → 1).
• Build scalable and maintainable frontend systems using modern frameworks.
• Translate product and design requirements into polished, production-ready experiences.
• Define frontend engineering standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Optimize for performance, responsiveness, and accessibility in frontend applications.
• Integrate frontend applications with backend systems and AI-powered services.
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and backend/AI teams to deliver cohesive user experiences.
• Mentor engineers and contribute to developing a high-caliber frontend engineering culture.
• Drive platform decisions that support scalability, reliability, and rapid iteration.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior/Lead Full Stack or Frontend Engineer with clear ownership of frontend systems.
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React.
• Deep experience in building production-grade frontend platforms.
• Strong grasp of frontend architecture, state management, and component design.
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs and collaborating with backend teams.
• Expertise with Git and modern version-control workflows.
• Demonstrated experience in building and scaling products from scratch (0 → 1).
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a keen focus on UI/UX quality.
• Ability to function independently as an IC while collaborating cross-functionally.
• Enthusiasm for Generative AI (GenAI) and Large Language Model (LLM)-powered products, particularly in frontend UX.

Preferred Skills

• Experience building or contributing to design systems and component libraries.
• Familiarity with performance optimization, accessibility (a11y), and frontend testing frameworks.
• Exposure to backend technologies, such as Node.js and databases.
• Experience in early-stage startup environments or fast-moving product teams.

Experience

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Environment

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Salary

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Growth Opportunities

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Benefits

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