About the job
About Salient
At Salient, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing financial operations with our advanced AI infrastructure. Our mission is to streamline and automate the most challenging and intricate workflows in loan servicing.
We are proudly backed by a16z and Y Combinator, having secured $65 million in Series A funding.
In less than two years, we've achieved 8-figure ARR, serving over 20% of the auto lending sector and handling millions of real customer interactions daily.
Our solutions are fully deployed with leading financial institutions, going beyond mere proofs of concept.
We are excited to announce our expansion into new segments within the financial services industry!
Join us in our vibrant office culture located in San Francisco, CA.
As a fully integrated company, we take pride in owning the entire technology stack and are rapidly working to introduce modern AI into regulated environments where precision, reliability, and performance are paramount.
Position Overview
We are in search of a Front-End Lead Engineer who will take charge of scaling the architecture behind our customer-facing interfaces. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead front-end development, influence technical decisions, and craft sophisticated, high-performance experiences that simplify complex tasks.
This hands-on position blends technical expertise with leadership, collaborating closely with design, product management, and engineering teams.
Your Responsibilities
Drive front-end architecture and development across key product areas.
Create and implement high-quality, responsive user interfaces utilizing React and TypeScript.
Establish technical direction and best practices focused on front-end performance, testing, and accessibility.
Collaborate with engineering teams and clients to transform complex workflows into user-friendly experiences.
Develop and refine a shared component library and cohesive design system.
Mentor fellow engineers through code reviews, technical design discussions, and collaborative projects.
Work closely with backend leads to define API contracts and integration standards.
Contribute to the engineering culture, processes, and talent acquisition as we expand our team.
Your Qualifications
A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in developing production-grade web applications.
Extensive expertise in React, TypeScript, and contemporary front-end tooling.
Proven experience in leading front-end development initiatives.

