Senior Frontend Developer (+ Equity) at AI-native startup backed by YC and Spark Capital

Filled
May 6, 2026

Job Description

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About The Role

We’re seeking a Senior Frontend Developer to own the frontend of our core product, Sauna. You’ll be responsible for shipping interfaces that are instant, intuitive, and polished, even when the underlying work is complex. This role requires making product and design decisions, prototyping quickly, and executing without perfect specs.

What You’ll Be Doing
• Own the frontend development of the core product
• Make product and design calls independently
• Prototype and execute designs quickly
• Ensure software feels polished with attention to detail
• Implement and create designs as needed

What We’re Looking For
• 4+ years of frontend engineering experience
• Portfolio of complex web apps in production
• Deep fluency in React and state management
• Comfortable with full-stack development
• Strong performance instincts and product sense
• High autonomy and low ego
• US work authorization or O-1 visa eligibility

Nice to Have
• Experience with multiplayer apps and LLM-based tools
• Background in local-first architectures
• Design background or strong visual sense
• Experience as a founding frontend engineer

Compensation & Benefits
• Salary: $180,000 – $240,000
• Meaningful early-stage equity
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Considerable PTO
• Gym budget and daily lunch

About The Company

Our client is a 12–14 person AI-native team based in San Francisco, building a personal AI assistant for knowledge workers. They’ve raised $30M in seed funding from Spark Capital, Felicis, and Y Combinator, marking one of the largest seed rounds in YC history. The team consists of former founders, CTOs, and high-agency builders, where high ownership is the norm.

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