Frontend Manager

Frontend Manager – AI71

About Us

AI71 is an innovative product development and applied research team building next-generation software solutions for knowledge workers. We collaborate closely with industry leaders and research institutions like the Technology Innovation Institute (TII) to develop user-centric digital experiences that are shaping the future of work. Our mission is to build powerful, intuitive, and scalable frontend experiences that help businesses thrive.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Frontend Manager to lead a talented team of frontend engineers focused on crafting high-quality, responsive, and performant web applications. In this role, you will drive frontend strategy and execution, mentor engineers, and ensure the team delivers beautiful and functional user interfaces. You'll play a key role in shaping the user experience across our suite of products and work closely with design, product, and backend engineering teams to bring innovative ideas to life.

As a Frontend Manager , you will help define the technical direction of our frontend architecture, guide best practices in modern web development, and cultivate a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership : Lead the frontend engineering function, setting direction for technical standards, tooling, architecture, and frameworks.
• UI/UX Execution : Partner with product and design teams to ensure pixel-perfect implementation of interfaces that are both visually compelling and highly usable.
• Mentorship & Team Growth : Hire, mentor, and support the career development of frontend engineers. Encourage experimentation, feedback, and a growth mindset.
• Code Quality & Best Practices : Conduct code reviews, ensure adherence to frontend best practices, and promote maintainable, modular, and testable codebases.
• Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with backend engineers, product managers, and designers to ensure cohesive delivery of features and a consistent user experience.
• Performance & Accessibility : Champion web performance, accessibility, and responsive design as core components of our frontend strategy.
• Scalable Architecture : Guide decisions around component architecture, state management, and integration with backend services to ensure long-term maintainability.
• Delivery & Operations : Drive the planning and execution of frontend features and releases, ensuring timely delivery and smooth deployment.

About You

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of professional experience in frontend or full-stack development, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or management role.
• Deep expertise in modern frontend technologies (e.g., React, TypeScript, HTML/CSS, Webpack, Vite).
• Experience designing scalable, component-based frontend architectures and delivering large-scale applications.
• Strong grasp of UI/UX principles, performance optimization, and accessibility standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, conduct technical reviews, and promote engineering best practices.
• Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, HCI, or a related technical field.
• Experience with design systems and component libraries (e.g., Storybook, Chakra UI, TailwindCSS).
• Familiarity with backend technologies and how frontend interfaces interact with APIs and microservices.
• Background in SaaS or enterprise web applications.
• Experience with internationalization (i18n), responsive design, and complex application workflows.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a passion for building inclusive, high-performing teams.