Lead Frontend Engineer

About the company Our client is a real estate company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Take charge of the user-facing side of a new internal web application, starting with tidying the existing codebase and then delivering data-centered features. Collaborate closely with colleagues who use the tool, iterate on prototypes and contribute to the roadmap. What you'll do - Lead the front-end codebase, including cleaning up early code and establishing a shared component library and design system. - Create data-heavy interfaces such as charts, maps and AI-assisted insights that support business decisions. - Meet with internal users to understand how they work, capture needs and test rough prototypes, often turning feedback around within hours. - Produce interface designs in Figma or with AI tools, suggest your own feature ideas and help shape the roadmap with leadership. - Partner with backend and quantitative research leads to build tools for additional business functions. Requirements What we're looking for - 4+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 2 years at a large technology firm or a high-caliber growth-stage startup. - A track record of leading product work end to end, from early scoping through release, across a wide area of functionality. - Strong front-end background shipping production web apps, with React and Next.js. - Experience creating data-intensive products featuring visualizations, charts and maps. - Skill in designing and prototyping user interfaces in Figma or similar tools. - Comfort using AI-assisted tools to speed up prototyping, coding and delivery. - Ability to partner with internal stakeholders, collect reactions to early versions and turn them into clear requirements. - A computer science degree. - Ability to work on-site 4-5 days per week. - Valid US work authorization. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 225,000 to 275,000 per year - Equity Location and work model - New York, NY, United States - On-site, 4-5 days per week in the office - Full-time