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Kinect

User Interface Architect

Kinect, Palo Alto, California, United States

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Senior Staff Engineer, UI Architect We are seeking a highly experienced and visionary

Senior Staff Engineer, UI Architect

to lead the design and implementation of scalable, user-centric UI frameworks and architecture. In this role, you will drive the strategic direction of front-end systems, ensuring they are robust, efficient, and capable of supporting business growth. You will work with cutting-edge technologies, including ReactJS, TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS within a serverless environment. This position is based in

Palo Alto, California , with in-office collaboration required at least

one day per week . Key Responsibilities: Define and implement the architectural vision for front-end systems, focusing on scalability, maintainability, and performance. Drive the implementation of technical and infrastructure initiatives aligned with architectural objectives. Balance short-term and long-term tradeoffs to meet architectural goals while delivering customer value. Lead the development of reusable UI components and frameworks using

ReactJS and TypeScript . Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including backend engineers, product managers, and designers, to ensure seamless integration between front-end and backend systems. Evaluate and recommend tools, libraries, and frameworks to enhance the front-end development process and support strategic growth. Supervise and review the team's work to ensure alignment with architectural decisions, coding standards, and best practices. Conduct technical reviews, provide mentorship, and guide engineers in implementing complex front-end solutions. Identify and address areas of technical debt and architectural improvements. Stay current with emerging front-end development trends and technologies, applying them to solve complex technical challenges. Advocate for and implement strategies to improve accessibility, usability, and overall user experience. Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in

Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field . 10+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on

front-end development and UI architecture . Deep expertise in

ReactJS, TypeScript, and modern front-end development techniques . Proven experience in designing and implementing

scalable UI frameworks and reusable components . Strong understanding of backend technologies such as

Postgres and AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, etc.)

is a plus. Solid knowledge of

performance optimization, accessibility standards, and responsive design . Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions, make architectural decisions, and align engineering efforts with business objectives. Exceptional

communication and collaboration skills , with the ability to influence stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams. Experience in

serverless architectures and growth-focused engineering projects

is highly desirable.