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Software Engineer, Frontend

SierraSan Francisco, CAEngineering
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Salary
$230K - $290K USD
Job type
Full-time
Posted
4 Jun 2025
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Software Engineer, Frontend position at Sierra involves building and scaling user interfaces for customer-facing AI agents based in San Francisco, California. This role suits an experienced engineer who excels at turning complex design requirements into polished, high-performance web applications.

Key Responsibilities

Own the frontend architecture across various product and marketing surfaces, ensuring a seamless user experience.
Lead the creation and maintenance of a scalable design system and reusable component library.
Translate Figma designs into precise, pixel-perfect user interfaces with smooth interactions.
Champion frontend excellence by upholding rigorous standards for performance, accessibility, and speed.
Move quickly to ship new features while making smart engineering trade-offs for long-term maintainability.
Venture into the backend to integrate features with GraphQL APIs and update server-side code when necessary.

Requirements

Extensive background of five or more years building world-class web applications.
Advanced proficiency with React, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
Strong design sensibilities with a dedicated focus on software craftsmanship and detail.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work alongside product managers and designers.
Self-motivated, goal-oriented mindset capable of thriving in a fast-paced environment.
Pragmatic approach to problem-solving and handling engineering trade-offs.

Nice to Have

Prior experience building or contributing to design systems and component libraries.
UI/UX specialization such as user research or interaction design experience.
Background building interfaces for AI or machine learning products, chat interfaces, or enterprise SaaS.
Familiarity with the broader tech stack, including GraphQL, Golang, or related cloud platforms.
Previous startup experience where wearing multiple hats was required.

Skills and Tools

React
TypeScript
Golang
Figma
HTML and CSS
GraphQL

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary ranging from $230,000 to $290,000 in USD.
Flexible, unlimited paid time off policies.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees and families.
Life insurance and disability benefits.
Retirement plans based on the country of employment.
Parental leave alongside fertility and family building benefits through Carrot.
Daily lunch, snacks, and coffee provided in the office.
Discretionary benefit stipend and participation in equity plans.

About the Company

Sierra leads the platform space for customer-facing AI agents, collaborating with major global brands to transform customer service and business growth. Founded by tech industry veterans Bret Taylor and Clay Bavor, the company operates primarily out of an in-person office in San Francisco with growing regional footprints. The workplace culture is anchored by core values including trust, customer obsession, craftsmanship, intensity, and family balance.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Sierra careers page to submit an application for this role.

Skills and tech stack

ReactTypeScriptGolangFigma

Questions candidates ask

What is the location of this job?

This position is primarily an in-person role located in San Francisco, California.

What is the salary range for the Frontend Software Engineer role?

The annual salary ranges from $230,000 to $290,000 USD.

What core technologies are required?

Candidates need extensive experience using React, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS, along with familiarity with Figma.

Is backend knowledge required?

While the focus is primarily frontend, candidates should be comfortable venturing into backend work like GraphQL APIs and Golang when necessary to unblock frontend tasks.

What benefits does Sierra offer to full-time employees?

Benefits include flexible PTO, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, parental leave, fertility benefits through Carrot, daily lunch and snacks, a discretionary stipend, and equity plan participation.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Sierra careers page.

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