Frontend Engineer

We are looking for a talented and versatile Frontend Engineer to take charge of designing and building the user interface of our R&D platform. As our first dedicated frontend engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in defining the look, feel, and user experience of our product. You’ll work closely with a small, agile team of scientists, backend engineers, and product experts to create intuitive and responsive interfaces that make complex data and simulations accessible to a wide range of users. If you’re passionate about building user-friendly applications in an innovative and impactful environment, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a polished, responsive, and efficient user interface for our web-based battery R&D platform

• Collaborate with backend engineers, data scientists, and product managers to create a cohesive and intuitive user experience

• Translate complex scientific data and simulations into accessible, interactive visualizations

• Ensure high performance and compatibility across a range of devices and browsers

• Establish and maintain frontend best practices, tooling, and architecture to ensure code quality and scalability as we grow

• Rapidly prototype new features and gather feedback from users to refine and improve the UI

• Advocate for the user experience and push for excellence in usability, design, and performance

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in frontend development, with a strong portfolio of web applications

• Proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, etc.) and deep knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS

• Familiarity with development tools such as Vite, Webpack, or similar bundlers

• Experience with data visualization libraries (e.g., D3.js, Plotly) and handling complex data within the UI

• Demonstrated sense of design and user experience

• Experience integrating frontend applications with RESTful APIs

• A proactive, adaptable mindset that thrives in a startup environment

Nice to Haves

• Experience with backend technologies, especially FastAPI, to bridge the gap between frontend and backend teams

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and deploying frontend applications in scalable environments

• Knowledge of or interest in battery technology, scientific computing, or related technical fields

• Contributions to open-source projects, particularly in scientific or technical domains

Why Join Ionworks?

• Impact: Play a key role in the development of a platform that supports groundbreaking energy research and innovation.

• Growth: As the first dedicated frontend engineer, you’ll have a unique opportunity to influence the technical direction of the frontend stack and user experience.

• Team: Work with a passionate, talented team of scientists and engineers committed to solving critical energy challenges.

• Innovation: Shape a product that leverages cutting-edge simulation, data visualization, and cloud infrastructure to redefine the future of battery R&D.