Software Engineer
US$210,000 – US$250,000 / yr base salary
Posted 11 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Lead Software Engineer - Frontend”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$210,000 – US$250,000 / yr |
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Field of studyComputer Science, Software Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Mission 🚀
At Faros, we are building the engineering intelligence platform for the AI era. We help engineering organizations understand the impact of AI on software delivery while providing the operational context that enables AI agents to operate with greater accuracy, relevance, and trust in complex enterprise environments. Our platform is used by some of the most sophisticated engineering teams in the world, ranging from fast-growing technology companies to F500 enterprises. We believe the future of software development will be built by humans and AI working together, and we're building the foundation that makes that possible.
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Lead Front-End Developer to join our team. Your primary responsibility will be the development and maintenance of the frontend of our SaaS product, utilizing modern web development technologies and best practices. However, we highly value candidates who are able to learn about other parts of the stack to gain a holistic understanding of our system. You will also be responsible for mentoring and coaching your team members, and for helping to ensure that our team is using the latest and greatest technologies and best practices.
Responsibilities
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Lead the development of front-end solutions for our SaaS product, using modern web development technologies and best practices.
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Work with designers and back-end developers to create a seamless user experience.
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Optimize the front-end for performance and accessibility.
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Integrate with open-source solutions.
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Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade software components as necessary.
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Conduct testing and validation to ensure software performance and reliability.
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Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in front-end development.
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Mentor junior front-end developers.
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Review code contributions from external contractors.
What We Value
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Living by our values over avoiding conflict. We favor transparency and honest debate because strong decisions depend on saying the hard things out loud.
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Transformation over predictability. We dedicate our efforts to work that produces monumental outcomes for our customers, even if it means trading short-term predictability for long-term impact.