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Provide top-notch, finely-crafted products that resonate with the vision of our founding team ... team as a Frontend Engineer at Cambio. Together, we'll create delightful web application ...

Senior Frontend Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$150 - $180/hr

... founding engineers. We focus on hiring the best so that we can become the best, so we hope you ... As a Frontend Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and building the interfaces through ...

Senior Frontend Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$140K - $180K/yr

... founding engineers. We focus on hiring the best so that we can become the best, so we hope you ... As a Frontend Engineer, you will be responsible for designing and building the interfaces through ...

... frontend engineer with strong design sensibility • Fluent in both design and code -- You're as ... be the founding design engineer, setting the standard for everything from iconography to ...

Software Engineer (Frontend)

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $275K/yr

Be the frontend expert other engineers can rely on to help debug frontend issues * Work with a ... Chance to join the founding team of a well-funded startup chasing a huge opportunity * Competitive ...

You'd make frontend architecture calls that stick, in a codebase young enough that they matter. You ... What's on offer $200K-$300K base depending on experience, plus competitive founding equity. 100 ...

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Founding Design Engineer Location: San Francisco, CA (On-site, 5 days/week) Compensation: $150,000 ... Own product design and frontend implementation from concept to production. * Design and build ...

Founding Design Engineer Location: San Francisco, CA (On-site, 5 days/week) Compensation: $150,000 ... Own product design and frontend implementation from concept to production. * Design and build ...

Our Client is an AI platform for accounting firms, providing accountants with a team of AI assistants. Accounting teams integrate Basis as part of their team, delegating core workflows and automating ...

$90 - $140/hr

Prophet Security's founding team brings over 30 years of cybersecurity experience from leading ... The Impact You'll Have As a Frontend Engineer at Prophet Security, you'll help build the interfaces ...

NY · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

The role As a Frontend Engineer at Cambio, you will play a critical role in crafting and ... Provide top-notch, finely-crafted products that resonate with the vision of our founding team.

Software Engineer, Frontend

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

Backed by Foundation Capital and led by a world-class founding team, we build multi-agent AI ... Job Summary We are looking for a Frontend Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced, high-ownership ...

The role involves collaborating closely with the founding team to architect, develop, and scale F2's AI-driven enterprise UI platform while mentoring engineers and ensuring frontend engineering ...

Role Overview As a Senior Frontend Engineer at Serval, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the ... founding team. * Set the foundational system architecture and select key technologies for the ...

Role Overview As a Senior Frontend Engineer at Serval, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the ... founding team. * Set the foundational system architecture and select key technologies for the ...

Backed by Foundation Capital and led by a world-class founding team, we build multi-agent AI ... Job Summary We are looking for a Frontend Engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑ownership ...

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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 Software Engineer

Peterson Ventures

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$153 - $208/hr

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Job description

About Cambio

Cambio is a software platform for world-class real estate decarbonization. We help commercial real estate owners and tenants bring their real estate portfolios to net-zero using a machine learning-driven, end-to-end real estate sustainability platform. Our mission is to take the real estate industry into the climate action era.


We are proud to be the fastest growing startup in our category, with world-class partners and investors including Y Combinator, Google, the U.S. Department of Energy, Stanford University and Fifth Wall. We are seeking team members who are passionate about building transformative products, enthusiastic about problem-solving, and excited to work at the forefront of climate and real estate technology. Join us on our mission to achieve net zero by 2050.


The role

As a Frontend Engineer at Cambio, you will play a critical role in crafting and implementing our software platform's user interface. Your mission will be to build intuitive, responsive, and performant web applications that bring our decarbonization platform to life. You will work closely with our engineering, product, and design teams to transform UI/UX designs and product requirements into polished, accessible interfaces. If you are passionate about creating seamless user experiences and are driven by the impact of technology on real estate decarbonization, then this role is for you.


What you will be doing

  • Collaborate with Product Managers and UX Designers (when applicable) to execute on creating Technical Requirements, Design, and Test Plans for our web application.


  • Develop maintainable software with a focus on gracefully handling all error conditions and crafting exceptional user experiences.


  • Conduct thorough testing, including creating automated test suites, to ensure the software functions as intended.



Opportunities to achieve the following accomplishments

  1. Take a pivotal part in advancing our software framework, platform, and tools to facilitate the expansion of our product.


  2. Provide top-notch, finely-crafted products that resonate with the vision of our founding team.


  3. Introduce new technology that contributed to a 50% enhancement in frontend codebase quality and maintainability, along with a 30% reduction in the development cycle.



Who you are

  • Strong Web Development Background: 2-3+ years of software engineering experience, with proficiency in web development technologies such as ReactJS, VueJS or similar frameworks.


  • Solution-Oriented Thinking: Ability to derive multiple solutions for a single problem and propose the best option.


  • Technical Trade-offs and YAGNI: Understanding of the need for technical trade-offs and adherence to the \"You Aren't Gonna Need It\" principle.


  • Computer Science Fundamentals: Solid grasp of computer science concepts and algorithmic fundamentals.


  • Innovative Debugging Skills: Creative approach to debugging and problem-solving.


  • Creative Problem-Solving: Ability to think outside the box when addressing challenges.


  • Collaborative Team Player: Prioritize the team's success and foster effective collaboration with colleagues.



Our Tech Stack


  • Front end:



    • Typescript

    • ReactJS

    • Next.js

    • Recharts




  • Backend:



    • Python

    • Django

    • PostgreSQL




  • Infrastructure:



    • AWS

    • CDK




Logistics:

  • Work Authorization: Authorization to work in the United States or Canada is required.


  • Location: This will be a hybrid role, based out of any 3 of our North American hubs: San Francisco, New York and Waterloo.



What do we offer

We are a lean, growing, and high-performing team that works hard and is passionate about the climate problems we’re working on:



  • Fast-growing startup experience: You will be responsible for foundational work that will have a significant impact on decarbonizing the commercial real estate industry.

  • Competitive compensation and founding startup equity.

  • Work with the best: Our team members come from top organizations in their sectors, including OMERS, Goldman Sachs, Faire, One Medical, Google, Bain, McKinsey, and Watershed.


If you thrive on crafting exceptional user experiences through stunning design, robust engineering, and iterative development, we invite you to join our team as a Frontend Engineer at Cambio. Together, we'll create delightful web application experiences and contribute to the growth and success of our product.

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