DFINITY is building a decentralized public computing infrastructure designed to host the next generation of software. It’s secure, high-performance, and capable of scaling to billions of users. As part of this effort, we are developing a suite of web portals, mobile apps, and other interfaces to make the Internet Computer accessible to a new generation of users. That’s where you come in. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Frontend Engineer to lead and support our growing community.
New to decentralized tech? Not familiar with blockchain or cryptography? No problem! We have world-class experts eager to share their knowledge. Bring your frontend expertise, and together we’ll create groundbreaking solutions.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Frontend Engineer at DFINITY, you will:
- Lead the development of user-facing applications, such as control panels for network governance or status dashboards
- Create prototype applications that showcase the unique concepts and capabilities of the Internet Computer
- Collaborate with designers to develop scalable design systems and pattern libraries that support a consistent user experience
- Ensure security, performance, and accessibility are built into the core of everything you develop
- Guide the team on browser support, integration testing, and performance optimization
Background and Skills
You’ll thrive in this role if you have:
- Deep expertise with JavaScript frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue
- A strong track record of collaborating with designers to build sophisticated design systems
- A proactive approach to considering security, accessibility, and performance from the start of each project
- Proven experience developing responsive, high-performance apps for mobile, tablet, and desktop platforms
- The ability to mentor and elevate the team through honest feedback, best practices, and workflow improvements
- Exceptional communication skills, with experience collaborating across teams in different locations and time zones
- 5+ years of experience as a frontend engineer, with a history of shipping high-quality products
- Expert knowledge of web technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
What we value:
- Leadership and initiative—you’re a problem solver who can work through complex issues and drive projects forward
- A passion for learning and embracing challenges as opportunities for growth
- A commitment to doing the right thing, even when it’s difficult
This full-time role requires in-office presence at our Zurich location three days per week.
About DFINITY and the Internet Computer:
DFINITY is a leading contributor to the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), with a mission to bring the world's compute onto the secure ICP network. Built on its unique third-generation blockchain technology, ICP enables the development and operation of a new generation of unstoppable, tamper-proof, fully decentralized web applications. Its powerful technology can run entire AI models within smart contracts, representing a major advancement for secure AI. Through seamless integration with Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other networks, ICP facilitates multi-chain operations for digital assets and web3.
Join our team of over 250 talented individuals, including world-renowned cryptographers, distributed systems engineers, programming language experts, and industry leaders, who are shaping the future of the internet and web3.
DFINITY was founded in 2016 by entrepreneur and crypto theoretician, Dominic Williams.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
