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Principal Software Development Engineer – UI Foundations

Principal Software Development Engineer – UI Foundations

CompanyID.me
LocationMountain View, CA, USA
Salary$248750 – $295926
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

Requirements

  • 15+ years of hands-on software development experience, with 5+ years specializing in front-end engineering and scalable UI architectures.
  • Expert proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Web Components.
  • Strong experience in CSS-in-JS, theming, and UI performance optimization.
  • Proven track record of building scalable design systems and component libraries.
  • Experience with CMS-driven UI architectures or dynamically configurable front-end systems.
  • Hands-on experience with responsive, mobile-first, and cross-platform development.
  • Strong analytical skills with expertise in performance, security, and accessibility.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and develop scalable, reusable, and accessible UI components to establish the foundation of our Design System.
  • Collaborate with Design, Product, and Engineering teams to enhance front-end development velocity and efficiency.
  • Lead the implementation of high-performance, configurable, and CMS-driven UI experiences.
  • Ensure seamless cross-platform compatibility for Web, Mobile, and Browser Extensions.
  • Champion best practices in front-end engineering, including accessibility, performance optimization, and security.
  • Mentor engineers and drive engineering excellence, fostering a culture of innovation and modern UI development methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience building UI foundations for Super Apps or modular digital experiences.
  • Familiarity with server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) for enhanced performance.
  • Prior experience integrating UI components with identity management, security, or fintech applications.
  • Expertise in A/B testing, analytics-driven UI optimizations, and user behavior tracking.
  • Strong leadership experience, driving design and engineering decisions across large teams.