Senior front-end engineer responsible for developing products end-to-end, owning projects from concept through launch, and shaping company direction to drive growth across portfolio companies.
To further our commitment to driving the growth of S32's portfolio companies, we are looking for Senior Front-End Engineers who are enthusiastic about developing products and taking charge of projects from initial concept to final launch.
If you are excited about making a significant impact, shaping a company's direction, and advancing your career, we would love to connect and discuss potential opportunities.
About us: S32 is a venture capital firm investing at the frontiers of technology. Founded by Bill Maris, the team has vast experience building iconic companies. Our goal is to accelerate the discovery, development, and distribution of revolutionary technologies that improve the human condition. We invest across the entirety of technology. This includes artificial intelligence, enterprise software, cybersecurity, fintech, quantum computing, computational biology, and biotechnology.
The base pay range for this role is $150,000 – $280,000 per year.
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