Frontend Engineer
135k - 185k USD
Hybrid
Full Time
#Engineering
#Next.js
#TypeScript
#Tailwind
#Node
#Python
#Kubernetes
#GitHub
#CSS
#HTML
#JavaScript
Elicit is an AI research assistant designed to help researchers navigate complex information and make better, evidence-based decisions. We focus on automating common research tasks, such as literature reviews, to make high-quality reasoning more accessible and affordable for everyone. By utilizing scalable machine learning systems that emphasize human-understandable task decomposition, we are pushing the boundaries of safe AI architecture. As we continue to grow our user base and expand our subscription offerings, we are looking for passionate individuals to help us deliver impactful features at a faster pace.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to join our team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will be a key contributor to our product development, ensuring that our interface remains intuitive, performant, and delightful for our users. You will work closely with our engineering and product teams to translate complex research needs into clean, functional code while maintaining a high standard for user experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Take full ownership of shipping exciting, useful features to our users on a weekly basis using our modern frontend stack.
- Maintain a high bar for quality by balancing rapid feature delivery with the creation of resilient, scalable, and maintainable systems.
- Collaborate with product designers and cross-functional stakeholders to refine user workflows and contribute to architectural discussions.
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:
- Several years of professional experience building complex web applications within a software development team.
- Strong computer science fundamentals and proficiency with TypeScript, React, HTML, CSS, and automated testing.
- Experience or familiarity with language models, including a solid understanding of asynchronous code and defensive error handling.
- Excellent communication skills, as you will frequently collaborate with a small, highly integrated team.
- A craftsperson mindset with a deep sense of joy in your work and a commitment to high-quality engineering.
Location
This is a hybrid role that offers a flexible work location. You may work remotely or from our office in Oakland, provided you are comfortable traveling for occasional in-person retreats and team coworking events.
Compensation and Benefits
We provide a competitive salary range of $135,000 to $185,000, supplemented by equity. Our benefits package includes:
- Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
- A 401k plan featuring a 6% employer match.
- A flexible vacation policy with a minimum recommendation of 20 days per year.
- Professional development budget of $500 per year.
- A $2,000 initial device budget with ongoing monthly accruals.
- Support from a team administrative assistant for both work and personal tasks.
