Senior/Lead Frontend Engineer

Background: Build A Bera is the incubator/accelerator arm of Berachain, a high-performance EVM-identical Layer 1 blockchain turning liquidity into security, powered by Proof of Liquidity (PoL). PoL aligns incentives between liquidity and security across all stakeholders, driving unparalleled efficiency for users and builders while giving validators unprecedented control over network-wide economic incentives. Berachain uses our novel BeaconKit framework for building modular EVM blockchains, making Berachain the first blockchain beyond Ethereum to maintain full client diversity including EIP-4844, EIP-4788, and full SSZ Encoding, all while leveraging CometBFT to bring Single-Slot Finality to the table.

We're a young, world-class team of builders, engineers and executives hailing from tech, traditional finance and crypto itself. We’ve built and scaled companies, raised and deployed $Bs as fund managers, contributed to category-defining DApps and protocols, and built new primitives at every step of the way. We’ve packaged that experience and sprinkled in a healthy dose of fun to build Berachain. 

Our core engineering and founding team is based in Toronto, with offices in Dubai and Bangalore, while our business development team is globally distributed. We have raised over $150M from leading digital asset investors including Brevan Howard Digital, Framework Ventures, Polychain Capital, and Hack VC, with support from other hedge funds, centralized exchange venture arms, and strategic angels.

Role Overview: We are seeking a talented and motivated Frontend Engineer to join our team. As a Frontend Engineer at Build-A-Bera, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the user interfaces that power our blockchain ecosystem. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about creating seamless and engaging user experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain responsive, user-friendly web applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including backend engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver high-quality products.
• Implement UI/UX designs and ensure technical feasibility.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of web applications.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices in frontend development and blockchain technology.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Continuously improve code quality, performance, and user experience.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in frontend development with proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Strong experience with modern frontend frameworks and libraries such as React, Vue, or Angular.
• Familiarity with state management libraries like Redux or Vuex.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and WebSockets.
• Knowledge of blockchain technology and experience working with EVM-compatible chains or the Cosmos SDK is highly preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote or hybrid team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership and drive projects to completion in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with smart contract development and understanding of DeFi protocols.
• Familiarity with web3.js or ethers.js.
• Experience with UI/UX design tools like Figma or Sketch.
• Contributions to open-source projects or participation in the blockchain developer community.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and tools.

Why Join Us:

• Work with a passionate and experienced team on the forefront of blockchain technology.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing industry.
• Competitive salary and equity compensation.
• Flexible working environment with opportunities for remote work.
• Professional growth and development opportunities through mentorship and collaboration with industry experts.

If you are excited about the future of decentralized finance and want to be part of a team building the infrastructure to support it, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join us in building the future of blockchain technology.