Senior Frontend Software Engineer

## About the Role Glue is building an agentic team chat platform where AI agents and humans collaborate as peers. The platform supports leading AI models, including GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, and open-source alternatives, and integrates with thousands of applications through the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Glue is seeking an experienced, senior-level Software Engineer to join its frontend development team. This early team member will help shape frontend architecture, engineering best practices, product direction, and team culture. The role is highly focused on UI/UX, using a modern technical foundation built around TypeScript, React, and GraphQL. The team ships daily and emphasizes usability, attention to detail, performance, and innovation in team communication. ## Key Responsibilities * Help steward frontend architecture, engineering best practices, and craftsmanship across the team. * Design and build frontend experiences for an AI-powered team communication platform. * Contribute to product, codebase, and engineering team direction. * Identify and implement improvements to existing systems and workflows. * Improve performance, scale, speed, and accuracy across frontend systems. * Architect projects effectively while making appropriate tradeoffs based on project requirements and maturity. * Collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders and clearly communicate ideas. * Contribute to a fast-moving, early-stage engineering environment. * Help develop and level up the engineering team through technical leadership and collaboration. * Build and refine UI/UX experiences with a focus on usability, performance, detail, and innovation. ## Required Qualifications * 6+ years of frontend web development experience. * 2+ years of experience with TypeScript and React. * Deep understanding of web technologies, including the DOM, CSS, and JavaScript. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. * Ability to clearly articulate technical and non-technical ideas. * Independent and self-motivated approach to software development. * Ability to architect projects and make appropriate technical tradeoffs. * Ability to prioritize outcomes while maintaining attention to important details. ## Preferred Qualifications * Senior-level or equivalent software engineering experience. * Deep experience with frontend technologies. * Experience with typed backend APIs such as GraphQL. * Experience identifying opportunities to improve existing systems and workflows. * Experience maintaining side projects or software libraries. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. * Experience working on an early-stage or fast-moving engineering team. ## Skills & Competencies * Frontend web development * TypeScript * React * JavaScript * DOM * CSS * GraphQL and typed backend APIs * UI/UX development * Frontend architecture * Software engineering best practices * Performance optimization * Scalability * System and workflow improvements * Technical problem-solving * Project architecture * Technical decision-making and tradeoffs * Written and verbal communication * Independent and self-motivated execution * Team collaboration * Attention to detail * Product and engineering innovation ## Education & Experience **Education** * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred. **Experience** * 6+ years of frontend web development experience. * 2+ years of TypeScript and React experience. * Deep understanding of DOM, CSS, and JavaScript. * Senior-level or equivalent software engineering experience. ## Work Arrangement & Schedule * **Location:** San Francisco, CA, US * **Work Arrangement:** Remote * **Employment Type:** Not specified in the provided job description. * **Expected Weekly Hours:** Not specified. * **Schedule Flexibility:** Not specified. * **Weekend Requirements:** Not specified. * Glue is currently located in San Francisco but is open to remote applicants. * The company emphasizes a sustainable culture and work/life balance. ## Compensation & Benefits * **Base Compensation:** $180,000–$220,000 * Significant equity * Healthcare package * Equipment needed to perform the role * Flexible vacation policy * Work/life balance ## Compliance / Additional Information Glue is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Glue does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, family care or medical leave status, marital status, domestic partner status, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, local, or jurisdictional law.