Manager Frontend/UI Developer

$221,000 - $299,000/Yr

Sonatus - Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time - Senior

Sunnyvale, CA

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About the position

The Lead FrontEnd Engineer at Sonatus will spearhead the design and implementation of applications that drive the Sonatus Vehicle Platform. This role involves collaborating with top-tier software engineers to enhance the features and performance of software-defined vehicles, contributing to the digital transformation of the automotive industry. The ideal candidate will be hands-on and capable of leading UI teams, working in a hybrid model within the SF/Bay Area.

Responsibilities

• Lead the entire product lifecycle from ideation to deployment and support.
• Apply expertise in programming languages and frameworks to deliver scalable software applications.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design, develop, and maintain user interfaces for web applications.
• Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables while showcasing technical leadership.
• Architect efficient and reusable front-end systems for complex web applications.
• Utilize effective communication skills to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
• Stay current with the latest web application techniques and programming practices.
• Define test cases and develop a test harness for comprehensive requirement coverage.
• Provide mentorship, enforce coding standards, conduct code reviews, and advocate for automated testing.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 8 years of professional experience building responsive, user-friendly web applications.
• Minimum 4 years of management experience, leading teams of at least 8-10 members.
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience as a UI architect, tech lead, or UI manager on high-impact projects.
• Deep knowledge of web front-end frameworks such as React and Typescript.
• Excellent written communication skills for sharing ideas and technical designs with senior engineers and leadership.
• Curious, open-minded, and driven to solve complex problems.
• Ability to self-start and work in unstructured environments, bringing projects from inception to completion.
• Strong programming and computer science fundamentals.
• Demonstrated ability to develop data-intensive, responsive user-facing applications.
• Proven track record of establishing reusable code, libraries, and patterns.
• Strong understanding of the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Attention to detail and appreciation for design and beautiful UI.
• Experience in designing scalable and resilient front-end systems.
• Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills, especially in a cloud environment.
• Strong knowledge of performance optimization techniques and ensuring high-performance web applications.
• Experience with GraphQL.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity program
• Health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Flexible and Dependent Care Expense program
• Retirement plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Unlimited paid time off per year
• Hybrid office work-arrangement/flexibility
• Complimentary lunches, snacks and beverages during on-site working days
• Wellness benefit allowances (towards gym membership and fitness programs)
• Internet reimbursement
• Computer Accessory Allowance
• Departmental team building and outings
• Employee Referral Program
• Culture/Employee Satisfaction Surveys - Feedback matters!
• Peer Award Program (monthly)
• Innovative Award Program (annual)