Front End Engineer

Salient is revolutionizing the auto lending industry with their AI-powered financial SaaS platform. As a Front End Engineer, you'll be instrumental in building intuitive, powerful interfaces that make complex financial data accessible and actionable for users.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to shape product experience from the ground up, working closely with product and AI engineers. You'll be responsible for designing and implementing responsive interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks, building reusable UI components, and creating data visualizations for financial information.

Key responsibilities include collaborating on API design, optimizing application performance, and maintaining high-quality code standards. The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of frontend experience, expert knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript/React, and a strong understanding of CSS and responsive design.

Since launching in September 2023, Salient has achieved remarkable milestones:

• Scaled to $10M+ in ARR
• Partnered with major consumer lenders
• Reached cash flow positive status
• Raised $65M in funding
• Processed over $150M in transactions
• Prevented $30M in fraud
• Identified 35k+ CFPB violations

The position offers competitive compensation ($180K-$250K) with equity (0.08%-0.30%) and requires 4 days in-person in San Francisco. Backed by top investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Matrix, General Catalyst, and Y Combinator, Salient provides an opportunity to make significant impact in financial technology while working with cutting-edge AI solutions.

The role demands someone who is deeply customer-focused, has strong bias toward action, and enjoys rapid iteration based on user feedback. Experience with data visualization libraries, testing frameworks, and scalable systems is essential.