Motion Recruitment | Jobspring | Workbridge

Principal Frontend Engineer

Boston, Massachusetts

Hybrid

Full Time

$160k - $190k

We’re building the next generation of software tools that accelerate scientific discovery. Our platform powers mission-critical workflows in areas like drug discovery, genomics, and lab automation — helping scientists move faster, collaborate smarter, and uncover insights that improve human health.

We’re looking for a Principal Frontend Engineer to craft beautiful, performant web interfaces that make complex biological data and workflows intuitive and actionable. If you’re passionate about great UI/UX, love clean code, and want to make a real-world impact in biotech, we’d love to talk.

What You’ll Do

  • Build and maintain complex, high-performance UIs using React and TypeScript
  • Collaborate with scientists, designers, and backend engineers to deliver intuitive, data-driven interfaces
  • Integrate and optimize communication with our GraphQL APIs and Node.js services
  • Translate complex biological and research workflows into clean, usable interfaces
  • Champion frontend best practices, performance optimization, and accessibility
  • Help shape our design system and engineering standards as we scale
  • Mentor junior engineers and lead by example in code quality and collaboration

What We’re Looking For
  • 8+ years of experience in frontend development, ideally in data-rich environments
  • Deep experience with React and TypeScript
  • Strong knowledge of GraphQL and working with component-based architectures
  • Experience collaborating on cross-functional teams with backend engineers and product/design
  • Comfort working in or alongside Node.js codebases
  • A passion for clean, testable, maintainable code
  • Bonus: Interest or experience in scientific or data visualization (e.g., Plotly, D3)

Nice to Have
  • Experience with frameworks like Next.js or SSR applications
  • Familiarity with biotech, genomics, or healthcare data domains
  • Experience working with design systems or building internal tools
  • A growth mindset and eagerness to learn about the science behind our platform

Why Join Us
  • Be part of a mission-driven team using software to drive progress in science and medicine
  • Competitive compensation with equity in a growing company
  • Remote flexibility, flexible hours, and a collaborative, values-driven culture
  • Work with world-class scientists, engineers, and innovators
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and wellness benefits
  • Ongoing opportunities to learn from biotech leaders and make a real impact

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