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Staff Engineer - Frontend

Emergent · Bangalore / Remote (US) · Remote

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About Emergent

AI app builder that turns your ideas into monetizable software. Backed by Y Combinator.

About the role

Emergent is reimagining how software gets built. Our vision is to democratize development, enabling anyone with an idea to become a creator and making software accessible to 1 billion people worldwide. Our autonomous coding agents transform plain-language ideas into fully functional applications that are tested, version-controlled, and deployable in minutes. What once took weeks now happens with a single click. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 9 to 12 years of frontend engineering experience with deep React.js + TypeScript expertise
  • Strong background in architecting large-scale, distributed, modular frontend systems
  • Mastery of modern state management (Redux, Zustand, Recoil, React Query, or similar)
  • Expert in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Web APIs, Browser internals, and performance tuning
  • Strong with build tools (Webpack, Vite, Turborepo), bundling, and optimization strategies
  • Ability to design UI frameworks, component libraries, and cross-platform solutions
More about this role

Emergent is reimagining how software gets built. Our vision is to democratize development, enabling anyone with an idea to become a creator and making software accessible to 1 billion people worldwide.

Our autonomous coding agents transform plain-language ideas into fully functional applications that are tested, version-controlled, and deployable in minutes. What once took weeks now happens with a single click.

Backed by ex-founders, ex-CTOs, and top talent from IITs and IIMs, we’re one of India’s fastest-growing AI startups—shipping daily and setting new standards for AI-driven software development.

  • Define and own the frontend architectural vision for complex, high-scale products
  • Design scalable component systems, UI frameworks, and internal tooling
  • Translate product requirements and Figma designs into robust technical architecture
  • Lead performance optimization, accessibility, security, and scalability initiatives
  • Break down complex problems, propose long-term technical strategies, and influence roadmap
  • Build reusable libraries, design systems, and internal packages for engineering efficiency
  • Review critical code paths, guide engineering best practices, and maintain...

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