Senior Front-End Engineer

IMPORTANT: This position is for candidates based in India who are willing to relocate to Pune for full-time employment if the contract period is successful. Contract-to-hire opportunity. About Blitzy Blitzy is a Boston, MA based Generative AI Start-up with an established office in Pune, India. We are on a mission to automate custom software creation to unlock the next industrial revolution. We're backed by multiple tier 1 investors, have success as founders at the last start-up, and dozens of Generative AI patents to our names. The Opportunity We are looking for a Senior Frontend Engineer with strong React/TypeScript experience to join our team as a technical individual contributor. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity for candidates based in India, with the potential to convert to a full-time role at our Pune office. As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you'll work directly with our product and design teams to build sophisticated, responsive, and intuitive interfaces that make complex AI capabilities accessible to users. Core Responsibilities - Architect and implement sophisticated frontend solutions using React and TypeScript - Create responsive, performant interfaces that work seamlessly across different devices and browsers - Collaborate with designers to implement pixel-perfect UIs while maintaining code quality - Make architectural decisions that balance immediate needs with long-term scalability - Work closely with our backend team to design and implement APIs that enable rich frontend functionality - Maintain high standards for code quality, performance, and testing What Success Looks Like - You spend the majority of your time writing high-quality code and solving complex technical challenges - You create solutions that handle complex state management and real-time updates efficiently - Your implementations work flawlessly across different browsers and screen sizes - You communicate clearly about technical challenges and potential solutions - Your code is well-structured, documented, and maintainable - You deliver features that align perfectly with design specifications - You evaluate and suggest new technologies that can improve our development process Technical Requirements - 5+ years of frontend development experience - Expert-level knowledge of modern JavaScript/TypeScript - Deep expertise in React.js and its ecosystem - Strong understanding of state management (Redux, MobX, or similar) - Experience with modern build tools (Webpack, Vite, etc.) - Proven track record of building complex, production-grade applications - Experience with responsive design and cross-browser compatibility - Strong understanding of web performance optimization - Experience with frontend testing frameworks Skills That Will Make You Stand Out - Experience with GraphQL and real-time data handling - Knowledge of micro-frontend architectures - Background in building AI-powered applications or developer tools - Contributions to open-source projects - Experience with animations and complex UI interactions - Knowledge of accessibility standards and implementation - Experience with CSS-in-JS libraries (Styled Components, Emotion) - Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing - Experience working in agile development environments Contract Details - Hourly contract position with potential to convert to full-time - Duration: 3-6 months initial contract (extendable based on performance) - Location: Remote during contract, with regular video meetings during India & US business hours - Opportunity to join our Pune office full-time after successful contract period Our Culture Our Co-Founder and CTO is a Serial Gen AI Inventor who grew up in Pune, India, is a BITS Pilani graduate, and worked at NVIDIA's Pune office for 6 years. There, he was promoted 5 times in 6 years and was transferred to the NVIDIA Headquarters in Santa Clara, California. After making significant contributions to NVIDIA, he proceeded to attend Harvard for his dual Masters in Engineering and MBA from HBS. Our other Co-Founder/CEO is a successful Serial Entrepreneur who has built multiple companies. As a team, we work very hard, have a curious mindset, and believe in a low-ego high output approach. We value: 1. Moving Blitzy Fast: We move fearlessly to innovate and deliver exceptional software. 2. Championship Mindset: We operate like a professional sports team, holding high standards and collaborating. 3. Passion for Invention: We're pushing the frontier of what's possible through innovation. 4. Working for the Customer: We focus on delivering outsized value through our software. What We Ask of You Please ask yourself if you're ready for a challenge before applying. Even in optimal conditions, start-ups are hard and always involve a lot of work. What you do week to week will change. If this feels exciting, not concerning, that's a good sign. Application Process: 1. Initial Screening: Complete the CodeByte technical assessment at: https://coderbyte.com/sl-candidate?promo=blitzyai-soqdn:fullstack-developer-react-yzi58wr3ey&invb=user5x59dzwi 2. Technical Interview: Review of your previous work and technical problem-solving 3. Team Interview: Meet with key team members to ensure cultural fit 4. Contract Offer: If selected, receive contract details and start date IMPORTANT: You must complete the CoderByte assessment as the first step in the application process. Applications without completed assessments will not be considered. If you're a talented frontend engineer based in India looking for an exciting opportunity with potential for growth and are open to relocating to Pune for full-time employment after the contract period, we want to hear from you!

Blitzy is a Boston, MA based Generative AI Start-up with an established office in Pune, India. We are on a mission to automate custom software creation to unlock the next industrial revolution. We're backed by multiple tier 1 investors, have success as founders at the last start-up, and dozens of Generative AI patents to our names.