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Remote, based in Montreal, Canada

Full time

$150,000 - $175,000

About the role

[Must be based / relocating to Montreal, Canada]
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We're looking for a Staff Frontend Engineer to lead the development of Octav's frontend architecture as we scale our suite of DeFi analytics products. This is a high-impact, leadership role that goes beyond building clean UIs — you’ll shape the technical direction of our entire user experience.

You’ll be the go-to expert on everything front end. From system design to design system. From Next.js to shadcn/ui. From small animations to highly-performant React architecture that scales.

You'll work closely with our product, design, and backend teams to turn complex on-chain data into intuitive, performant, and delightful interfaces that users love.

Key Responsabilities

- Own the frontend architecture across our platform: component libraries, app structure, and performance.
- Lead the adoption of React, TypeScript, and shadcn/ui best practices across all projects.
- Build and scale our internal UI component system — clean, typed, accessible.
- Mentor engineers and set a standard for high-quality frontend engineering.
- Collaborate with Product and Design to ship polished, production-ready features that align with user needs.
- Interface with backend and smart contract engineers to design thoughtful data integrations.

Requirements

6+ years of experience as a frontend engineer, with 2+ years in a Staff or Principal role.
Deep expertise in React, TypeScript, and modern frontend architecture.
Strong experience using shadcn/ui or similar component libraries (Radix UI, Headless UI, etc).
A passion for clean design systems and great developer experience (DX).
Excellent CSS/UX/UI sensibilities. You love turning Figma files into pixel-perfect code.
Experience working in startup environments with lots of autonomy.
Bonus: familiarity with Web3, Ethers.js, Jotai, or any DeFi protocols.

Culture fit

You take ownership. You ship.
You love making things simple and beautiful.
You have opinions but stay humble.
You’re driven by curiosity — not ego.
You value autonomy, feedback, and a bias toward action.

Tips for successful application

Don’t send us a generic resume. Show us your work.
Link to your GitHub or portfolio — especially React projects.
Bonus points if you try Octav and tell us how you'd improve it.

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