Lambda Looking for Frontend Software Engineer at San Francisco, CA Full Time

In 2012, Lambda started with a crew of AI engineers publishing research at top machine-learning conferences. We began as an AI company built by AI engineers. That hasn’t changed. Today, we’re on a mission to be the world’s top AI computing platform. We equip engineers with the tools to deploy AI that is fast, secure, affordable, and built to scale. Whether they need powerhouse GPU hardware on-site or the flexibility of cloud-based solutions, we’ve got the horsepower to make it happen. Lambda’s AI Cloud has been adopted by the world’s leading companies and research institutions including Anyscale, Rakuten, The AI Institute, and multiple enterprises with over a trillion dollars of market capitalization. Our goal is to make computation as effortless and ubiquitous as electricity.

If you’d like to build the world’s best deep learning cloud, join us.

• Note: This position requires presence in our San Francisco office location 4 days per week; Lambda’s designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.

What You’ll Do

• Build responsive, feature-rich React applications that enable customers to manage their AI computing resources
• Ensure optimal performance and scalability across desktop and mobile
• Translate design mockups into responsive, interactive web applications
• Optimize applications for speed and efficiency
• Create robust communication architectures to interface with internal and third-party services/APIs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Product, Engineering, Marketing) to gather requirements and deliver high-quality solutions with high feature velocity
• Develop maintainable, reusable components within our design system
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to frontend architecture decisions
• Build integrations with marketing tools for user analytics and tracking

You Are

• Passionate about frontend development, with a keen eye for detail.
• Experienced in user-centric design principles—color theory, typography, and layout hierarchy come naturally to you.
• Comfortable collaborating in a cross-functional environment with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Proactive about staying current with industry trends, driving continuous improvement in your work.
• Excited by the entire design process—brainstorming, iterating, and perfecting pixel-perfect interfaces.
• Proven in your frontend expertise, with hands-on experience in roles such as Frontend Developer or a similar position.
• Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Familiar with UX design tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe XD), project management platforms (e.g., Jira, Asana), and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Well-versed in UX/UI principles, backed by a demonstrable track record of implementing them successfully.
• Familiar with Frontend testing frameworks and methodologies
• Comfortable with CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledgeable about accessibility standards (WCAG) and best practices.
• Knowledgeable in tracking mechanisms and tooling (utms, Heap, google tag manager, etc)

Nice To Have

• Familiarity with backend development frameworks and languages (e.g. Python, Go)
• Experience in mobile application development and responsive web design.
• Background in fast-paced startup environments.
• Knowledge of the machine learning or computer hardware industry.
• A strong portfolio showcasing significant design and development contributions.

Salary Range Information

Based on market data and other factors, the annual salary range for this position is $180,000 – $260,000. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.

About Lambda

• Founded in 2012, ~350 employees (2024) and growing fast
• We offer generous cash & equity compensation
• Our investors include Andra Capital, SGW, Andrej Karpathy, ARK Invest, Fincadia Advisors, G Squared, In-Q-Tel (IQT), KHK & Partners, NVIDIA, Pegatron, Supermicro, Wistron, Wiwynn, US Innovative Technology, Gradient Ventures, Mercato Partners, SVB, 1517, Crescent Cove.
• We are experiencing extremely high demand for our systems, with quarter over quarter, year over year profitability
• Our research papers have been accepted into top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOG
• Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• Commuter/Work from home stipends for select roles
• 401k Plan with 2% company match (USA employees)
• Flexible Paid Time Off Plan that we all actually use

A Final Note

You do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lambda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.

Compensation Range: $180K – $260K