Frontend Engineering Lead

Frontend Engineering Lead at the Wormhole Foundation, responsible for leading the frontend engineering strategy, architecting and maintaining complex interfaces, and mentoring frontend engineers.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in computer science or a closely related field (bachelors/masters) and/or relevant work experience
• At least 5 year+ of experience in frontend development, including 2+ years in a lead or senior engineering role
• Deep expertise in React, TypeScript, and modern frontend frameworks (Vite, Next.js, or similar)
• Strong understanding of state management, component architecture, and modern build systems
• Experience integrating with Web3 technologies — e.g., ethers.js, wagmi, WalletConnect, MetaMask, or smart contract interactions
• Familiarity with backend APIs, GraphQL, and data flow between frontends, backends, and blockchains
• Solid grasp of UX/UI principles and accessibility standards
• Strong leadership, communication, and mentorship skills — able to guide teams through ambiguity and scaling challenges
• High agency and effect the outcomes they wish to see
• Demonstrate obsession and feel pride in building great experiences
• Be highly collaborative with the internal team, other Wormhole collaborators, and customers
• Care deeply about the business outcomes of your work and challenge priorities when the business impact is unclear
• Enjoy working remotely with a talented global team and ideally based in the Americas or European time zones