Front End Engineer - AI First Development

This is a hybrid role based in Austin, TX. 

Our health-tech client is seeking a highly skilled AI Front End Engineer to lead the implementation of an AI-First Development process, leveraging cutting-edge AI tools to dramatically increase productivity—aiming for a 10X (or greater) improvement. You will be responsible for integrating AI tooling throughout the software development lifecycle, with a primary focus on React and Next.js applications. This is a front-and-center role for someone passionate about (and with experience) transforming front-end engineering with AI, driving both innovation and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the adoption and integration of AI tools across all phases of front-end development, from ideation and requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
• Architect, develop, and optimize user interfaces using React and Next.js as core frameworks
• Prototype and implement AI-assisted workflows (e.g., for code generation, UI scaffolding, automated testing, debugging, and documentation)
• Mentor and upskill engineering teams in AI-first methodologies, including prompt engineering and best practices for collaborating with AI systems
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend teams to ensure seamless integration of AI-driven features and workflows
• Continuously evaluate and integrate emerging AI tools to maintain a state-of-the-art development environment
• Oversee code reviews, refactoring, and optimization of both human- and AI-generated code to ensure maintainability, scalability, and performance

Required Skills & Experience:

• Expertise in React and Next.js, with a strong portfolio of shipped web applications

Deep understanding of AI tooling for front-end development, such as (These are just examples):

•      GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Codeium, Tabnine (AI code assistants)
•      Vercel v0, Locofy, or similar “Figma-to-code” tools
•      AI-driven UI generators and prototyping tools (e.g., Galileo, Penpot AI)
•      AI-based testing and QA automation (e.g., QA Wolf, Testim)
•      LLMs for documentation and requirements (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude)
• Experience leading or mentoring engineering teams in adopting new technologies and workflows
• Strong communication and collaboration skills; ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and explain AI-driven processes to non-technical stakeholders
• Proficiency in modern front-end tooling (e.g., Redux, Webpack, Babel, ESLint) and version control (Git)
• Familiarity with backend integration (RESTful APIs, GraphQL) and cloud platforms (AWS, Vercel)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success in AI-first or AI-native software environments.
• Experience with prompt engineering and customizing LLMs for developer workflows
• Track record of delivering significant productivity gains through automation or AI
• Understanding of data privacy, security, and compliance in AI-driven applications

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to define and implement the future of AI-powered front-end engineering.
• Creative freedom to experiment with and adopt the latest AI technologies.
• Competitive salary, benefits, and flexible work arrangements.
• A collaborative, forward-thinking team environment.

If you are passionate about redefining front-end development with AI and have a proven ability to lead teams through technological transformation, we want to hear from you.

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