Staff Frontend Engineer

Job Title: Staff Frontend Engineer

Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (Full Relocation Support Provided)

About Us

AI71 is an applied research team dedicated to creating helpful and responsible AI agents for knowledge workers. Working closely with our industry partners, our cross-functional teams of AI experts build products grounded in the cutting-edge research of our colleagues from the Technology Innovation Institute (TII).

We are passionate about bridging the gap between breakthrough AI research and practical real-world applications — building tools that empower people, streamline complex workflows, and make knowledge more accessible.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Frontend Engineer to design, develop, and enhance user interfaces for AI-powered applications. You will collaborate closely with backend engineers, UX/UI designers, and data scientists to create intuitive, high-performance, and visually appealing web applications that showcase cutting-edge AI capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain responsive, interactive, and scalable frontend applications.
• Implement and optimize user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue.js, Next.js, or Angular).
• Work closely with designers to translate wireframes and prototypes into high-quality code.
• Ensure seamless integration with backend APIs and AI-driven features.
• Optimize application performance, accessibility, and responsiveness.
• Maintain code quality through best practices, code reviews, and testing.
• Stay up to date with emerging frontend technologies and AI-driven UI innovations.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in frontend development, with expertise in React, Vue.js, or Angular.
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets.
• Knowledge of frontend performance optimization and accessibility standards.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and frontend testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with UI/UX principles and design systems.
• Knowledge of server-side rendering (Next.js) and static site generation.
• Exposure to AI-driven UI components and visualization frameworks.

Why Join Us?

• Work on cutting-edge AI applications with a talented and passionate team.
• Opportunity to innovate and shape AI-powered user experiences.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and career growth opportunities.
• Flexible working environment and the latest tools & technologies.

If you're passionate about building high-quality frontend experiences for AI-driven applications, we’d love to hear from you!