Frontend Engineer

ABOUT US

MindsDB is a fast-growing AI startup headquartered in San Francisco, California. As a leading innovator bringing AI and Data together, our passion is empowering companies to easily build AI capabilities that can Think, Understand and Orchestrate: enabling teams to move from prototyping & experimentation to production in a fast & scalable way.

MindsDB was founded in 2017 by Adam Carrigan and Jorge Torres, inspired by Ian M. Banks's Culture series, in which super AI systems called Minds collaborate with other forms of life to accomplish incredible goals. Starting as an Open-Source project, MindsDB has grown to be one of the most widely used AI-Data platforms in the world, with a growing community and more than 700 contributor developers from every corner of the globe.

We are backed with over $55M in funding from Mayfield, Benchmark, YCombinator, and nVidia. MindsDB is also recognized by Forbes as one of America's most promising AI companies (2021) and by Gartner as a Cool Vendor for Data and AI (2022).

THE ROLE

As a Front End Engineer at MindsDB you will help us craft sleek, user-friendly interfaces that make working with our machine learning tools a seamless experience. They’ll take complex ideas and designs, turning them into smooth, scalable code that looks great and performs even better. 

This role will collaborate closely with our backend engineers, ML researchers, marketing, and product teams to make sure the products we make run fast, are accessible, and always responsive. We are looking for an ambitious engineer that wants to stay ahead of the curve with the latest front-end tech, driving innovation to help MindsDB bring cutting-edge AI solutions to life for our users.

This is a hybrid role (2-3 days in office/week) and we are looking for a candidate based in the Bay Area.

WHAT YOU’LL BE WORKING ON

• Developing and maintaining responsive web applications using React.js and Tailwind CSS
• Collaborating with backend developers to integrate frontend components with server-side logic
• Creating and maintaining reusable React components and hooks
• Implementing responsive designs that work across various devices and browsers
• Optimizing frontend performance for maximum speed and scalability
• Integrating RESTful APIs and other backend services with the frontend
• Troubleshooting and debugging issues in both frontend and backend environments
• Participating in code reviews and providing constructive feedback to team members
• Collaborating with UI/UX designers to implement visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

You will have:

• 5+ Years of Frontend Experience
• Strong proficiency in React.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
• Extensive experience with Tailwind CSS for efficient and customizable styling
• Solid understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility
• Proficiency in Git for version control and collaborative development
• Experience working with databases, including both SQL and NoSQL solutions
• Basic knowledge of Python for backend integration and scripting tasks
• Familiarity with Node.js and npm for package management and build processes
• Experience with RESTful APIs and integrating frontend with backend services
• Knowledge of frontend build tools and module bundlers (e.g., Webpack, Vite)
• Understanding of web performance optimization techniques
• Experience with automated testing frameworks for frontend applications
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Commitment to staying updated with the latest frontend technologies and best practices

Nice to have:

• Spanish Language
• Experience with Remote Working
• Experience working in a startup environment
• Python
• API Creation

BENEFITS & PERKS

• Flexible Working Hours
• Competitive Compensation
• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401k with up to 6% matching
• Unlimited PTO
• New Hire Remote Setup budget ($1500)
• Lunch Provided Mon-Fri
• Internet Budget ($25/month)
• Commuter Budget ($1200/year)
• Learning & Development budget
• Wellbeing Budget ($1200/year)
• Monthly (virtual) team events
• International in-person company retreats
• Wellbeing/Mental Health leave

DIVERSITY, EQUALITY & INCLUSION

MindsDB is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our employees. MindsDB will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.​