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As a Senior Front-End Engineer at Cisco Meraki, you will play a crucial role in designing and developing modern, scalable, and high-performance web applications that power Meraki's cloud dashboards. Your responsibilities will involve collaborating with design, backend engineering, and product management teams to deliver intuitive, maintainable, and resilient user interfaces. This role offers you the opportunity for deep technical ownership, architectural influence, and the chance to mentor engineers while contributing to the frontend foundation of a globally used platform. Key Responsibilities: - Design and develop robust, high-quality front-end solutions using React.js, React Toolkit Query, and related technologies. - Build and maintain scalable component architectures with Redux, including middleware implementations (Thunk, Saga, or custom middleware). - Optimize application performance through efficient state management, memoization, and intelligent rendering strategies. - Configure and optimize build systems using Webpack and Vite, ensuring fast builds and optimal delivery of web assets. - Collaborate with backend developers to define API contracts, ensuring smooth data flow between frontend and backend services. - Demonstrate a strong understanding of how web browsers interpret and execute JavaScript, including familiarity with JavaScript engines such as V8, SpiderMonkey, or JavaScriptCore. - Ensure adherence to front-end best practices, including performance optimization, accessibility, and responsive design. - Participate in code reviews and promote software engineering best practices within the team. - Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical growth of the team. - Stay current with emerging web technologies, frameworks, and standards. Minimum Qualifications: - Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience). - 10+ years of hands-on front-end development experience. - Expert-level proficiency in React.js, including React Hooks, Context API, and React Toolkit Query. - Strong experience with Redux, including advanced state management patterns and middleware usage. - Deep understanding of JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript, including asynchronous programming, closures, prototypes, and performance optimization. Preferred Qualifications: - Proficiency with Webpack, Vite, Babel, and modern build and bundling tools. - Strong skills in HTML5, CSS3, and preprocessors such as SASS/LESS. - Experience with unit and integration testing using Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress. - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and version control using Git. - Experience with Next.js, GraphQL, Node.js, micro frontends, design systems, or Storybook. - Understanding of UI/UX principles, WCAG accessibility standards, and cross-browser compatibility. - Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and deployment workflows. - Contributions to open-source projects or a strong public GitHub portfolio. You will be part of the Dashboard Engineering team at Cisco Meraki, where innovation and collaboration are at the core of our culture. Cisco is constantly pushing the boundaries of technology to create solutions that empower organizations in the AI era and beyond. With a global network of experts and a culture of teamwork, the opportunities for growth and impact are limitless. Join us at Cisco, where our power starts with you.,
