Founding Engineer, Frontend

As a Founding Frontend Engineer at Cenna, you will lead the creation of intuitive, high-performance user interfaces for our agentic services platform. Your work will define the user experience, ensuring our AI-powered products are accessible, responsive, and visually compelling.

Responsibilities

• Design and build responsive, user-friendly interfaces using modern frontend technologies
• Implement pixel-perfect designs that align with product vision and user needs
• Optimize frontend performance for speed, scalability, and accessibility
• Collaborate with backend and AI engineers to integrate APIs and AI-driven features
• Work with product and design teams to iterate on UI/UX based on user feedback
• Establish frontend architecture, coding standards, and best practices
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence

Requirements

• 5+ years of frontend development experience
• Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks like React, Next.js, or Vue.js
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and modern UI libraries (e.g., Tailwind, Material-UI, Shadcn)
• Experience with state management (Redux, Zustand, or similar)
• Knowledge of web performance optimization and accessibility standards
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Nice to Have

• Experience building interfaces for AI-driven or data-intensive applications
• Knowledge of WebGL, animations, or advanced visualization techniques
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for frontend deployment
• Contributions to open-source frontend projects
• Prior experience in a startup or rapid-growth environment