About the job
About Chalk
Chalk Inc. is at the forefront of innovation, developing a robust data platform designed to enhance the capabilities of machine learning applications. Our mission is to eliminate the complexities, latency, and scalability issues that have previously limited ML functionalities. We fuse the efficiency of Rust with intuitive developer tools, making our platform a trusted resource for leading companies tackling diverse challenges, from preventing fraudulent credit card transactions to optimizing clean energy usage. Recently, we secured a $50 million Series A funding, led by Felicis.
About the Role
We are actively seeking skilled Frontend Software Engineers to join our dynamic team. In this position, you will take charge of establishing robust frontend architecture, spearheading the development of reusable components, and collaborating across various teams to enhance developer efficiency. If you are an adept engineer with extensive frontend experience who thrives in collaborative environments, this role is designed for you.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us in-person as an early team member and significantly influence our growth at this high-velocity startup. You will face challenging engineering problems with ample autonomy and ownership.
Please note: We require in-office presence five days a week, with flexibility for unavoidable conflicts. This is not a hybrid position.
We are looking for engineers who are adept at addressing business challenges across all software layers, with a keen focus on frontend engineering. At Chalk, we create dependable data processing systems that perform exceptionally at scale, prioritizing developer experience.
We need engineers who can construct exceptional user experiences across both web and command-line interfaces while also engaging with a codebase that incorporates principles from compilers, query planners, and distributed systems.
What You Will Do
- Collaborate directly with Chalk’s co-founders to implement our initial production iteration.
- Develop using TypeScript (React), Python, and Go.
- Lead discussions on frontend architecture and technical specifications.
- Facilitate the integration of our core platform's functionality for data scientists and machine learning end-users in their respective environments.
- Rapidly iterate to enhance Chalk’s solutions.

