Frontend Software Engineer

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HeyGen is seeking a Frontend Engineer to build and refine the user facing components of its AI powered video platform, collaborating with UX/UI designers, backend engineers, and product managers to ensure fast, scalable, and delightful interfaces. The role requires strong React, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML skills, a keen eye for responsive design and performance, experience with RESTful APIs and Git, and a user experience mindset. SaaS and AI product experience is a plus. This on-site, Los Angeles position offers a competitive salary of $180,000 to $240,000, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative, growth minded culture. To apply, tailor your résumé to spotlight shipped features, include a portfolio or links to live components, quantify impact, and demonstrate teamwork and problem solving.

About HeyGen

At HeyGen, our mission is to make visual storytelling accessible to all. Over the last decade, visual content has become the preferred method of information creation, consumption, and retention. But the ability to create such content, in particular videos, continues to be costly and challenging to scale. Our ambition is to build technology that equips more people with the power to reach, captivate, and inspire audiences.
Learn more at www.heygen.com.  Visit our Mission and Culture doc here. 

Position Summary

HeyGen, a trailblazing AI-powered platform transforming the landscape of video creation, is seeking a talented Frontend Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Frontend Engineer at HeyGen, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our cutting-edge platform, focusing primarily on the development and enhancement of its user-facing components.

Key Responsibilities

• Frontend Development: Design, implement, and maintain high-quality frontend features for the HeyGen platform. Ensure optimal performance, scalability, and responsiveness of the user interface.
• Collaboration: Work closely with UX/UI designers to translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code. Collaborate with backend engineers and product managers to ensure seamless integration of frontend and backend components.
• User Experience Focus: Prioritize user experience in all development efforts. Conduct user testing and feedback sessions to refine and improve the platform interface.
• Maintenance & Optimization: Monitor the frontend performance, identify and resolve issues. Stay updated with emerging frontend technologies and best practices to continually enhance the platform's user interface.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in frontend technologies such as React, JavaScript, CSS, and HTML.
• Experience with responsive and adaptive design principles.
• Familiarity with RESTful API integration.
• Understanding of version control systems like Git.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Prior experience in SaaS and AI product development is a plus.

What HeyGen Offers

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Dynamic and inclusive work environment focused on innovation and creativity.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Collaborative culture that values teamwork and employee input.
• Access to state-of-the-art technologies and tools.

Salary Range
$180,000 – $240,000 annually
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.  HeyGen considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity, as well as location, market and business considerations when extending an offer.  As part of our total rewards package, HeyGen offers comprehensive benefits including a 401k plan, health benefits, generous PTO, a parental leave program and emotional health resources.

HeyGen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Join us at HeyGen and be part of a team that's reshaping the world of video creation through innovative technology!