Frontend Engineer at Senso (W24)
$80K - $130K CAD  •  
AI-Powered Knowledge Base for Customer Support
CA / Toronto, ON, CA / Toronto, Ontario, CA / ON, CA / Ontario, CA / San Francisco, CA, US / CA, US / Remote (CA; Toronto, ON, CA; Toronto, Ontario, CA; ON, CA; Ontario, CA; San Francisco, CA, US; CA, US)
Full-time
US citizen/visa only
3+ years
About Senso
About the role
Skills: Figma, Git, JavaScript, React, TypeScript

About the Role

We're looking for a passionate Senior UX Developer to join our innovative startup and take ownership of our product's user experience. As a key member of our team, you'll bridge the worlds of development and design, crafting intuitive interfaces that make complex AI functionality accessible and delightful to use. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact, shape our product's direction, and grow with us.

What You'll Own

* Lead the evolution of our frontend architecture and UX development strategy

* Drive our UI/UX vision forward, balancing beautiful design with technical excellence

* Build and maintain a scalable component library that will form the foundation of our design system

* Champion user-centric development practices and accessibility standards

* Mentor team members and contribute to our technical and design culture

What You'll Do

Technical Leadership

* Architect and implement sophisticated frontend solutions using React, TypeScript, and Redux

* Drive technical decisions around our frontend stack and development practices

* Create high-performance, responsive interfaces that scale

* Establish testing strategies and maintain high code quality standards

Design & UX Innovation

* Collaborate closely with stakeholders to transform complex requirements into elegant solutions

* Lead design discussions and contribute meaningful UX improvements

* Create rapid prototypes to validate design concepts

* Drive user research initiatives and translate findings into actionable improvements

What You Bring

Essential Experience

* 5+ years of professional frontend development experience

* Deep expertise in React, TypeScript, and state management (Redux/MobX)

* Proven track record of owning and delivering complex UI/UX projects

* Strong portfolio demonstrating both technical and design capabilities

* Experience with modern design tools (Figma) and design systems

Technical Skills

* Expert knowledge of modern JavaScript/TypeScript

* Advanced CSS skills and experience with modern CSS frameworks

* Strong understanding of frontend performance optimization

* Experience with frontend testing frameworks and methodologies

UX/Design Skills

* Strong eye for design and attention to detail

* Experience in UI/UX design principles and best practices

* Ability to create and maintain design systems

* Understanding of user research and testing methodologies

The Ideal Candidate

* Is passionate about creating exceptional user experiences

* Thrives in a startup environment and enjoys wearing multiple hats

* Has strong opinions about design and development, but remains flexible

* Enjoys mentoring others and contributing to team growth

* Is excited about working with AI/ML technologies

Why Join Us?

* Opportunity to shape the direction of a cutting-edge AI-powered platform

* Work with a passionate team dedicated to innovation

* Flexible remote work culture with bi-weekly team meetups in Downtown Toronto

* Competitive compensation package

* Ground-floor opportunity at a growing startup

* Real impact on product decisions and company direction

Our Work Style

We're a remote-first team that values independence and ownership, coming together every 2-3 weeks at our Downtown Toronto office for collaboration and team building. We believe in giving our team members the autonomy to drive innovation while providing the support needed to succeed.

Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package commensurate with experience. We're looking for someone who wants to grow with us and will reward that commitment accordingly.

If you're excited about creating amazing user experiences and want to be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of AI in fintech, we want to hear from you!

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