Software Engineer, Frontend

Job description

Profound is the marketing platform for the age of AI search. The way brands reach people is being rewritten — AI models like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode are now the answer layer between companies and their customers. We built the platform marketers use to understand, measure, and win in that world: the analytics, intelligence, and agent automation that turn AI search from a threat into a competitive advantage. We went from 0 to a $1B valuation in 18 months. Revenue grew 100x last year. Our customers include 15% of the Fortune 500 like Walmart, Wayfair and U.S. Bank, and innovators like Ramp, MongoDB, and Figma. We are backed by Sequoia, Kleiner Perkins, LSVP, and Khosla Ventures — and we are moving fast enough that the people joining now are building the playbook everyone who comes after them will run. As a Frontend Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping high-performance, visually stunning React applications that power the future of AI-driven marketing experiences. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Build and refine sleek, high-quality user interfaces from low-fidelity wireframes - Implement god-like CSS to create exceptional, pixel-perfect experiences - Optimize front-end performance to ensure seamless interactions - Work closely with design and engineering to bring ideas to life with precision and speed - Contribute to our product’s core architecture and front-end best practices WHO YOU ARE - Deep expertise in React, Next.js, and TypeScript, with strong knowledge of state management and performance optimization - Proven experience architecting and scaling complex Next.js applications (App Router, SSR, SSG, ISR) - Strong command of Tailwind CSS, SASS, or SCSS, delivering polished, pixel-perfect UIs Experience with data-fetching libraries like React Query (or similar) - Skilled in building smooth, engaging interfaces with advanced CSS animations, transitions, and layout techniques - Strong understanding of caching strategies and CDN integrations for global performance at scale - Experience with React Server Components in production environments - Familiar with internationalization and localization strategies in Next.js applications - Comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment with rapid iteration cycles - A strong design eye and portfolio demonstrating high-quality front-end work NICE TO HAVE (OPTIONAL): - Experience with GSAP for advanced animations - Experience with Three.js, React Three Fiber (R3F), or immersive 3D experiences LOCATION This is an on-site role in our NYC, SF, or Buenos Aires office, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact. We are happy to support visa sponsorship for qualified international candidates. For this role, the expected base salary range is $140,000 to $260,000 (NYC and SF). Comp may vary by location. Profound’s total compensation package is designed to be competitive and includes base salary, equity, and a full range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process. Our recruiting team will share more details about the full compensation package and benefits as you move through hiring. #LI-DNI Note: All official communication from Profound will come from a @tryprofound.com email address. If you're contacted by anyone using a different domain, please disregard and report it as spam.