Senior Frontend Engineer | React, & Typescript | AI
Location:
Singapore (
Remote-first
, hybrid in-office once every two weeks)
Eligibility:
Must be a
Singapore resident (no sponsorship available)
Salary:
S$180K – S$200K + equity, full benefits
(Singapore Dollars)
Tech Stack:
ReactJS, NextJS, Typescript, Firebase or similar technologies
(Only apply if you have this exp)
Optimal is excited to be partnering exclusively with an early‑stage, fast‑growing AI + EdTech startup that's transforming the way research is done.
If you thrive in an environment where:
- Decisions are made quickly without layers of red tape
- Teams ship, test, and improve continuously rather than waiting for perfection
- Small, focused groups move at pace and take real ownership …then you'll love this role and this company.
This role is requires e
xperience in an early/growth stage startup or fast paced environment where they had to ship often without bureaucracy and process.
Only apply if you have this experience.
This is a very unique opportunity to join a nimble, mission-driven team building an AI-powered platform trusted by millions of users worldwide.
If you thrive in fast-paced, high-impact environments and love shipping products that users rave about, this is the role for you.
About the Role
As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you'll own the user-facing experience of a cutting-edge AI-native research platform.
From crafting smooth, intuitive UI/UX to optimizing performance and scalability, your work will touch every corner of the product.
You'll collaborate with designers, engineers, and product leads to turn ideas into production-ready features that make a real difference to researchers globally.
Expect to:
- Develop and maintain modern frontend applications with a strong focus on speed, usability, and scalability.
- Ship features continuously - from small tweaks to major functionality - with real user feedback guiding the process.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams and occasionally touch backend integrations to ensure a seamless product experience.
- Use AI-powered tools creatively to accelerate development and improve code quality.
- Continuously improve the platform's UI/UX, working directly with users when needed.
What We're Looking For
They want engineers who can take initiative, own their work, and thrive in a fast-moving startup:
- 5+ years building frontend or full-stack applications, ideally shipping production-grade code in B2B or consumer SaaS environments.
- Deep experience with React, , and Typescript; knowledge of backend systems is a bonus.
- Hands-on experience building AI-native or AI-assisted products.
- Strong design sense and an obsession with clean, user-friendly interfaces.
- Comfort working in early-stage startups where autonomy, collaboration, and proactivity are key.
- Excellent written and verbal communication for cross-functional teamwork.
- Educational background or experience aligned with research, EdTech, or knowledge platforms is a strong plus.
Bonus:
- Degree from a top university
- Experience with building frontends for AI native products and using AI tools to 10x productivity
- Experience with AI-enhanced productivity tools (editor/writing apps, research tools, or collaboration platforms).
- Familiarity with Firebase, Rust, Yjs, Tiptap, or similar technologies.
- Startup experience where you had to ship fast, make decisions with limited process, and iterate quickly based on feedback.
Why This Role is Exciting
- Be a core engineer in a small, high-impact team shaping the future of AI in research.
- Collaborate directly across design, product, and engineering to see your work affect real users immediately.
- Enjoy a remote-first setup, with occasional in-person collaboration in Singapore.
- Competitive salary, equity, and generous benefits.
- Grow with a company that values curiosity, creativity, ownership, and ambition.
If you're a frontend wizard with a passion for AI and EdTech, this is your chance to shape a product that will touch millions of users worldwide.
Apply now through Optimal - we're partnering exclusively with this company to find the very best talent.