Frontend Software Engineer @ State Affairs

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State Affairs is the nation’s leading news and policy intelligence platform focused on state governments. We combine nonpartisan coverage of Statehouses across the country alongside state government data and AI-native tools into a singular platform.

We inform and empower decision makers, policy professionals and citizens through our award-winning journalism and data – delivering profound insights to help our customers decode and act on state politics and policy. We’re building a category-defining business that will reshape America as we strengthen visibility into what’s happening and why at the state level.

As the Frontend Software Engineer, you will:

Develop the user-facing components of web applications, such as the layout, design, and interactive features
Collaborate with designers and back end engineers to ensure the user interface is consistent with the overall design and functionality of the application
Optimize the performance and accessibility of the user interface, as well as testing and debugging front end code
Craft exceptional user experiences - focusing on the details, optimizing for performance (like first-paint metrics), and ensuring pixel-perfect design implementation

Essential Qualifications for this position include:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
5+ years of professional work experience as a frontend software engineer
Ability to use HTML to create responsive and dynamic user interfaces
Ability to develop web applications using React or Angular
Demonstrated skills in version control systems (GIT)
Demonstrated skills in web performance optimization
Knowledge of UX principles and the ability to translate design concepts into functional, user-friendly interfaces

Preferred Qualifications for this position include:

Knowledge of AI/ML concepts and the development of AI-driven features and models
Ability to develop RESTful and GraphQL APIs and work with various architectures
Prior professional work experience in a start-up organization

This is an onsite work opportunity and our teams operate from the Washington, DC office (located at L and 15th St. NW). State Affairs offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package to employees.

The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $120,000 - $180,000 for candidates working from the State Affairs office in Washington, DC. The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity. Benefits listed in this posting may vary depending on the nature of your employment with State Affairs.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future company sponsorship.

State Affairs is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs. State Affairs does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with federal, state, and local law.

State Affairs is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as they go through our job application and interview process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected]

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