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We are looking for a
Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of user-facing applications that power CesiumAstro's mission-critical platforms. This role will translate complex requirements into elegant, functional, and scalable UIs, working closely with backend, DevOps, and machine learning teams to deliver robust, high-performance systems.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Build and maintain user-facing features for CesiumAstro's web-based dashboards and applications.
- Collaborate with backend, DevOps, and machine learning engineers to integrate complex data and workflows into intuitive frontends.
- Partner with product and business stakeholders to translate user needs into functional UI solutions.
- Contribute to reusable component libraries to ensure consistent aesthetics and behavior across applications.
- Participate in QA, testing, and release cycles to ensure high-quality, reliable software.
- Provide technical leadership in frontend development, mentoring team members and influencing design decisions.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
- 5 years of professional experience building web application frontends.
- Proven track record of leading or independently delivering frontend features in production systems.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript.
- Deep experience with modern frontend frameworks, particularly Vue.js, and tools such as Axios.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate design and technical choices.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE- Experience developing tools that visualize and communicate complex quantitative information.
- Backend development experience, ideally with Python APIs.
- Familiarity with DevOps and deploying web applications using infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform).
- Experience integrating complex APIs (e.g., Elasticsearch).
- Previous experience in small, fast-moving teams or early-stage environments.
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.
