Product Engineer (Front End Lean) / New York City (Hybrid) / React, Node, Javascript, Typescript at Motion Recruitment
Job Description
Job Description
Required Skills & Experience
5+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years building full-stack or frontend applications in React + TypeScript
Strong understanding of modern web architecture, component-based design, and scalable frontend patterns
Experience developing and integrating APIs (REST/GraphQL) and working with databases (SQL, NoSQL, text search)
Ability to design and implement intuitive, high-quality UIs from design specs or Figma
Proficient in TypeScript, Next.js, and modern JS tooling (Webpack, Vite, etc.)
Strong sense of ownership, attention to detail, and ability to operate across the full product lifecycle
Desired Skills & Experience
Experience building or integrating AI-powered products or working with ML-generated outputs
Exposure to real-time data systems (WebSockets, live updates, collaborative tools)
Familiarity with data visualization, performance optimization, and monitoring tools
Understanding of accessibility, responsive design, and cross-browser best practices
Experience in a startup or small-team environment where speed and autonomy matter
Contributions to open-source projects or public portfolio of technical work
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
50% Frontend (React, TypeScript, Next.js, UI/UX implementation)
50% Backend (API design, integration, database work, and collaboration with ML systems)
Daily Responsibilities
80% Hands-on development (features, UI, APIs, performance, testing)
10% Product & design collaboration (roadmap, experimentation, UX discussions)
10% Cross-functional teamwork with ML, Design, and Product teams
The Offer
Competitive Salary + Founding-Team Equity
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible PTO & Hybrid Work (Downtown office with lunch provided)
Quarterly retreats, learning stipend, and mentorship from world-class AI and product leaders
Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada or the U.S. on a full-time basis.
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