WHAT YOU'LL DO: - Lead and mentor a team of frontend engineers, helping them grow their skills, meet career goals, and deliver high-quality software. - Drive technical decisions and architecture for the Forge web application and its integration with backend APIs, data pipelines, and autonomy tooling. - Stay hands-on, contributing to complex feature development and code reviews across React and TypeScript-based services. - Coordinate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and teams across simulation, autonomy, and analysis to align roadmaps and execution. - Deliver user interfaces for advanced autonomy workflows - including simulation visualization, data analysis, and agent configuration tools. - Establish and maintain UI quality standards through design systems, reusable components, automated testing, and robust documentation. - Foster a culture of technical excellence, innovation, and collaboration within the team and the broader organization. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: - 10+ years of experience designing and developing production-grade software systems. - 6+ years of experience building and integrating frontend systems with RESTful APIs and backend services. - 3+ years of experience as a team lead or engineering manager, with demonstrated success in growing and mentoring engineers. - Advanced proficiency in React and TypeScript. - Strong architecture and design skills, particularly for scalable and extensible frontend systems. - Experience building interactive UIs for complex domains such as simulation, data analysis, or visualization. - BS/MS in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. - A strong track record of collaboration, high standards, and technical ownership in mission-critical environments. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - Experience with WebGL, geospatial data, or simulation tooling. - Familiarity with WebSockets, WebRTC, or real-time data streaming. - Eye for design and UX sensibilities, including application of design systems. - Experience developing or contributing to an SDK. - Experience with frontend testing frameworks, particularly Playwright. - Exposure to Electron, egui, desktop-class web applications, or hybrid apps. - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud environments (Azure, GCP, or AWS). - Comfort working in Linux-based development environments.
Job Type
Onsite role
Skills required
No particular skills mentioned.
Location
San Diego Metro Area
Salary
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Date Posted
April 17, 2025
Shield AI is seeking a Manager of Frontend Engineering to lead a team in developing a web platform for advanced autonomous systems. The role involves technical leadership, team mentorship, and cross-functional collaboration in a mission-driven environment.