Staff Software Development Engineer (Front-end)

Filevine is a Legal AI company delivering Legal Operating Intelligence for the future of legal work. As a technical leader, you will drive the evolution of our front-end ecosystem, balancing hands-on development of user interfaces with high-level mentorship of engineering teams.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical leadership and direction to front-end teams, offering constructive feedback to leaders and engineers
• Mentor developers in modern front-end engineering practices and architecture
• Build rich, performant user interfaces using TypeScript, Svelte/SvelteKit, and modern front-end tooling
• Shape and evolve Filevine’s design systems, component libraries, and UI architecture
• Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to deliver intuitive, accessible, and responsive interfaces
• Ensure software quality through automated testing, performance optimization, and robust UI architecture
• Champion best practices in accessibility, maintainability, and front-end reliability
• Contribute to or maintain component documentation using tools such as Storybook (nice to have) and visual regression workflows like Chromatic (nice to have)
• Lead initiatives in front-end modernization, tooling, and process improvement
• Evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and strategies to elevate Filevine’s client experience
• Drive architectural decisions that scale with Filevine’s rapidly growing product ecosystem
• Analyze and resolve complex UI issues across browsers, devices, and user contexts
• Support deployed applications and partner closely with backend teams to ensure smooth integration
• Conduct thoughtful and detailed code reviews with an emphasis on clarity, scalability, and long-term maintainability

Requirements:

• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with substantial emphasis on front-end development
• Demonstrated ability to lead large initiatives independently or collaboratively
• Expertise in TypeScript and modern front-end frameworks, ideally Svelte/SvelteKit (or strong experience in similar ecosystems such as React, Vue, or Solid)
• Experience with component-driven development and UI architecture
• Knowledge of modern front-end build pipelines and package management, including experience with tools like Vite and PNPM
• Experience working with cloud-based environments and source control systems like GitLab
• Strong understanding of front-end performance, accessibility, testing, and the full SDLC
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Familiarity with design systems, component libraries, or Storybook/Chromatic workflows
• Experience with authentication standards such as OIDC or OAuth