Job Title : Senior Software Engineer - Frontend
Job Description :
Join a team of skilled software engineers developing cutting-edge systems, ranging from energy weapons to AI-powered sensors and drone swarm defense. As a Software Engineer, you will create reliable and real-time optimized User Interfaces (UIs) for sophisticated systems. You will play a crucial role in solving novel and critical problems, contributing to a culture that values ownership, mentorship, and work / life balance.
Responsibilities :
Implement and develop all aspects of web-based UIs.
Provide insights into architectural decision-making, including framework trade-offs and error-handling strategies.
Collaborate with UX / UI designers to translate design concepts into functional interfaces.
Work with backend teams to improve API designs.
Integrate novel front-end technologies into the existing stack.
Take ownership of significant new features, including planning and technical documentation.
Optimize performance, developer experience, CI / CD, and testing.
Ensure codebase readability and clean coding patterns.
Mentor and collaborate with team members.
MUST HAVE Skills :
5+ years of professional front-end / UI development experience
4+ years of professional experience with Typescript development
4+ years of React development for UI applications
3+ years of Redux experience
Computer Science (CS) fundamentals
UI development specifically for web applications
Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Additional Skills & Qualifications :
5+ years of professional front-end / UI development experience.
Competence in front-end build tools, bundling, and transpilation.
Experience with testing frameworks for unit, integration, and e2e testing.
Proficiency in CSS, SASS, and frameworks like Bootstrap, Tailwind, Material-UI.
Experience optimizing performance for real-time React applications.
Experience with Agile / Scrum development.
Experience working with a design / development pipeline.
At least 1+ years experience with web-based 3D rendering, data visualization, or mapping libraries.
Experience with wireframing / design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, or Sketch.
Work Environment
The work schedule is hybrid, requiring 3-4 days on-site. You will participate in a mix of sprint planning and integrating ad-hoc tasks as they arise. Junior engineers focus on tickets, while Sr. engineers engage more in architectural tasks. The environment promotes growth and development within a high-growth technology company dedicated to national security challenges.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Torrance, California. There is the opportunity for this to turn into a full time, salaried position, at the end of the contract, should the employee hit their milestones and accurately complete tasks.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Torrance, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $63.00 - $90.00 / hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Torrance,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2025.
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Software Engineer Frontend • Torrance, CA, United States