Senior Frontend Software Engineer

Ketch is a Series B, well-funded startup that’s focused on developing first-in class innovation around the domain of data management and privacy. Our vision is an intelligent, pervasive data fabric that respects the data rights of people and businesses. We envision a world in which societies, governments, businesses, and citizens move from rules to tools that respect our data dignity, and enable all stakeholders to responsibly harvest the gains of a data-driven economy. Ketch gives businesses and software engineers a coordinated set of APIs, applications, and infrastructure to help businesses exert perfect control over every scrap of responsibly gathered data. 

Backed by a strong investment team, and led by a multi-exit leadership team, we are ambitious to grow the product with strong passionate leaders who strike the balance of product vision AND execution, who don’t mind folding up their sleeves to do what it takes for us to achieve our goals. In short, a Thinker-Doer with Grit! Our founding principles are summarized in this YouTube video: https://youtu.be/Y2kHLmH6Mrc

Role Overview:

As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you will lead the design and development of user interfaces for Ketch’s data management platform. This role demands technical expertise in frontend technologies, a deep understanding of user experience design, and the ability to collaborate across teams. You will work closely with product management, customer success, and design teams to deliver exceptional, secure, and scalable user experiences.

This is an on-site role based out of the San Francisco HQ 3 days a week.

• Architect and develop responsive and user-friendly web applications using ReactJS and TypeScript.
• Lead efforts to transition from a monolithic frontend to a micro-frontend architecture.
• Collaborate with product managers to design and implement features that address customer needs.
• Partner with customer success teams to gather feedback and refine the user experience.
• Work with designers to integrate a robust design system and ensure visual consistency.
• Maintain and improve application security and performance standards.
• Engage in pre-sale and post-sale discussions to understand customer requirements and tailor solutions.
• Contribute to frontend engineering best practices, standards, and tools.
• Mentor junior engineers and conduct code reviews to uphold quality standards.

• Advanced proficiency in ReactJS, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Deep understanding of web technologies, specifically as it relates to digital advertising.
• Experience working with large-scale frontend applications and micro-frontend architectures.
• Strong knowledge of frontend testing strategies and tools (e.g., Jest).Familiarity with backend integration, API consumption, and cloud services (AWS or GCP).Experience translating design assets into interactive and visually polished interfaces.
• Understanding of security and data protection principles in frontend development.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• A degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• Bonus: Experience and/or expertise with mobile application development in iOS and/or AndroidDouble
• Bonus: Familiarity with backend programming languages like Python or Go.