# Senior · Staff · Principal Frontend Engineer - Company: [Lai]() - Location: New York - Team: Engineering - Employment type: Full Time - Posted: May 12, 2025 ## Job description Senior / Staff / Principal Frontend Engineer Location: Onsite New York We have multiple startups interested in talent. Here is a generic summary. Instead of a perfect job description, we present talented individuals to companies and allow them to share how that talent fits in the organization. A Front-End Developer is responsible for building the user-facing parts of websites and web applications, ensuring a seamless and visually appealing user experience. They translate designs into functional code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and may also utilize frameworks and libraries. Key Responsibilities: •           **Develop and implement user interfaces:** Front-end developers create the visual elements of websites and applications that users see and interact with.  •           **Translate designs into code:** They take design mockups and wireframes and translate them into functional code using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.  •           **Build interactive elements:** They create interactive features and animations to enhance the user experience.  •           **Ensure cross-browser compatibility:** They make sure the website or application functions correctly across different web browsers and devices.  •           **Optimize page load times:** They optimize code for speed and efficiency, ensuring a fast and smooth user experience.  •           **Collaborate with back-end developers:** They work closely with back-end developers to integrate the front-end with server-side logic and databases. •           **Maintain and update existing websites and applications:** They may be responsible for fixing bugs, implementing new features, and maintaining existing code. •           **Follow industry best practices:** They stay up-to-date on the latest front-end technologies and best practices. •           **Test and debug code:** They thoroughly test their code to ensure it functions as expected and debug any issues that arise.  Key Skills: •           **HTML, CSS, and JavaScript:** Proficiency in these foundational web development languages is essential. •           **Front-end frameworks and libraries:** Knowledge of frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js is often required. •           **Responsive design:** Ability to create websites and applications that adapt to different screen sizes and devices. •           **Version control systems (Git):** Familiarity with version control systems like **Git** is crucial for collaborative development. •           **Accessibility:** Understanding of accessibility principles and how to make websites usable for people with disabilities. •           **Problem-solving and debugging skills:** Ability to identify and resolve issues in the code. •           **Testing and debugging:** Ability to test and debug code to ensure it functions correctly. *Compensation: Market range and can include equity – details can be provided after the specific client is determined.* ## Apply [Apply on Lai]() Canonical job page: