Principal Frontend Engineer

Code Metal

Posted 1mo ago

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Set front-end architecture and technical standards for a TypeScript/React application
Design scalable UI patterns for complex geospatial workflows (Cesium) and surrounding app features
Establish best practices for state management, component architecture, performance, testing, and maintainability
Partner with engineering leadership to plan, prioritize, and deliver high-impact product work
Mentor engineers through code reviews, architecture discussions, and practical implementation guidance
Drive execution: this role is hands-on and coding-heavy

8+ years building and scaling front-end systems
Deep React + TypeScript expertise
Strong architectural judgment
Track record leading complex UI work (interactive, data-heavy apps; performance matters)
Experience working with design systems / component libraries (MUI)
Ability to operate in a fast-moving environment with minimal process overhead
Excellent communication

GIS / geospatial domain experience (Cesium, mapping frameworks, geo interactions, coordinate systems, etc.)
Experience with visualization libraries
Backend familiarity (API design, debugging cross-stack issues)
Prior work on simulation platforms, gaming-adjacent UI paradigms, or real-time systems
Active U.S. security clearance (Secret or Top-Secret)

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