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Ersilia

Staff AI Frontend Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

About the Role We're hiring a Staff AI Frontend Engineer who sits at the intersection of product ... You will ship at AI speeds, work directly with a tight founding team, and help define the future of ...

Doctronic Inc

Senior Frontend Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$75K - $210K/yr

Preference for founders, founding engineers, or extensive startup experience * Independent problem solver who collaborates well cross-functionally Technical Expertise * 5+ years frontend engineering ...

3Y

Staff Software Engineer, Frontend

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

Ideal candidates may have experience as a founding engineer or founder and bring a bias toward ... As a Frontend Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering scalable, modular UI components ...

3Y

Staff Software Engineer, Frontend

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

Ideal candidates may have experience as a founding engineer or founder and bring a bias toward ... As a Frontend Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering scalable, modular UI components ...

Hubble Network

Front End Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

In their previous lives, the founding team has been successful in raising $100s of millions in ... About the Role We are seeking a Senior Front End Engineer to take ownership of our customer-facing ...

Coinflow

Frontend Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$150 - $180/hr

About the role We're hiring a Front End Engineer -- not a designer who occasionally codes, and not ... You'll work directly with the CTO and founding engineers, moving from rough product idea to shipped ...

Coinflow

Frontend Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$150K - $180K/yr

About the role We're hiring a Front End Engineer - not a designer who occasionally codes, and not ... You'll work directly with the CTO and founding engineers, moving from rough product idea to shipped ...

Brown Brothers Harriman & Co.

Frontend Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$85 - $130/hr

We're growing our founding team now. About the Role As a Frontend Engineer, you'll own the client‑side experience of the platform -- the interfaces through which financial services users configure ...

MDAEdge

Senior Frontend Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$134K - $185K/yr

MDAEdge is a growing company seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to join their team. In this role ... Preferred : • Experience as a Founding Engineer or at a Company : The world doesn't have a talent ...

Hercules

Frontend Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

$100K - $250K/yr

Hercules is looking for a senior or staff level frontend software engineer to help us build the ... Hercules founding team works in-office in San Francisco (Kearny and Bush). We have a very strong ...

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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average yearly pay for founding frontend engineer in the United States is $138,932.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $113,000.00 and $161,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Founding Frontend Engineer vs Frontend Engineer?

AspectFounding Frontend EngineerFrontend Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related field, strong frontend skillsBachelor's in CS or related field, strong frontend skills
Work EnvironmentEarly-stage startup, high impact, flexible rolesEstablished companies, team-based, structured roles
Employer & Industry UsageStartups, tech companies, innovative projectsTech firms, agencies, corporate environments
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding startup roles, founding responsibilitiesStandard frontend development roles, career growth

Founding Frontend Engineers typically work in early-stage startups, taking on broader responsibilities and shaping the product's frontend from the ground up. In contrast, Frontend Engineers in established companies focus on specific projects within structured teams. The key difference lies in the scope of influence and startup environment versus corporate setting.

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Frontend Engineer (San Francisco)

Acceler8 Talent

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Founding Software Engineer (Frontend) - San Francisco (Hybrid)

A seed-stage, venture-backed startup building an AI-powered platform that helps fast-growing teams retain context, decisions, and knowledge as they scale are looking for a Frontend Engineer to join their team.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr

What will I be doing:
  • Building and shipping high-quality frontend features and user experiences
  • Implementing and iterating on new designs in close collaboration with a dedicated designer
  • Owning frontend architecture and technical decisions in an early-stage product
  • Working closely with backend engineers to deliver end-to-end features
  • Moving quickly, learning fast, and adapting as the product and company evolve
What are we looking for:
  • 3+ years of frontend engineering experience using React and TypeScript
  • Strong product sense and attention to detail in UI/UX implementation
  • Ability to work independently and take ownership in a fast-paced startup environment
  • Comfort collaborating cross-functionally with design and backend teams
  • Bonus points for full-stack experience or prior early-stage startup exposure
What’s in it for me:
  • Salary of $150,000 - $250,000 dependent on experience plus meaningful equity at an early stage
  • Strong benefits including UberEats credits, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), fitness and wellness memberships etc.

Apply now for immediate consideration!

Seniority level
  • Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Information Technology
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