Read AI

Software Engineering Manager, Frontend

Read AI

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: SeattleWashingtonUnited States

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Salary

💰 $180,000 - $240,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Lead and grow a frontend engineering team (hiring, coaching, performance, career development)
  • Set technical direction for React.js architecture, performance, accessibility, and quality
  • Partner with Design and Product to deliver cohesive, elegant user experiences
  • Build and evolve a component system/design system to improve speed and consistency
  • Use metrics and user feedback to guide prioritization and continuously improve the product
  • Support an experimentation mindset (A/B tests, feature flags, iteration loops) to improve UX and engagement
  • Drive execution from planning through launch, balancing velocity and engineering excellence
  • Establish and reinforce best practices: testing, code review, observability, and reliable releases

Requirements

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience with significant frontend depth
  • 3+ years of people management experience leading product engineering teams
  • Expert-level React.js experience (modern web stack, TypeScript, frontend architecture)
  • Strong UI/UX instincts and experience collaborating closely with designers
  • Track record of shipping high-quality user-facing products with speed and discipline
  • Comfortable using analytics, experimentation, and KPI-driven outcomes to inform product decisions
  • Excellent communication and ability to lead in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.
Benefits
  • low deductible health plans
  • flexible time away
  • family leave programs

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
React.jsTypeScriptfrontend architectureUI/UX designA/B testingfeature flagscode reviewobservabilityreliable releasesperformance optimization
Soft skills
leadershipcoachingcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilitymentoringperformance managementuser feedback analysisteam building