Full Stack Engineer, Front-End

About UsSalient builds AI agents for regulated financial services. Our agents automate loan servicing, compliance, collections, recovery, insurance claims, and disputes for banks, captives, and specialty lenders.We AreBacked by a16z and Y Combinator, with $75M raised in Series A fundingCash flow positive and profitable, with eight figure ARR achieved in under two yearsAlready serving more than 20% of the auto lending industryProcessing millions of real customer calls and transactions every dayFully deployed in production with major financial institutionsActively expanding into new financial services segmentsBuilding together in person in San FranciscoWe are deeply integrated with our customers, own the full technology stack, and move quickly to bring modern AI into regulated industries where precision, reliability, and performance matter.About The RoleWe are looking for a frontend focused Full Stack Engineer to build powerful, intuitive product experiences that help users understand and act on complex data.You will primarily own our frontend systems and user experience while working across APIs, backend services, data models, and infrastructure when needed to deliver complete solutions. You will collaborate closely with product, design, AI, engineering, and customers to turn ambiguous problems into polished, production ready features.This role requires more than strong execution. We are looking for someone who is highly proactive, takes full ownership of outcomes, and does not wait to be told what to do. You should naturally identify gaps, clarify ambiguity, surface risks early, and drive work forward across teams.You will be an early and visible member of a small, fast moving engineering team, owning features from problem definition through launch and iteration, contributing to frontend architecture and product strategy, and helping shape the future of our products as we scale.What You’ll DoOwn product features end to end, from initial problem definition through implementation, launch, adoption, and iterationDesign and implement responsive, performant user interfaces using React and TypeScriptTranslate complex financial and operational workflows into simple, intuitive product experiencesWork across frontend applications, APIs, backend services, and data models to deliver complete solutionsProactively identify product, usability, and technical gaps and drive them toward resolutionWork directly with customers and internal stakeholders to understand their workflows and uncover problems that may not yet have clearly defined requirementsCollaborate across product, design, AI, and engineering to make decisions and ship quicklyHelp define frontend architecture and build reusable, scalable UI componentsIntegrate frontend applications with APIs, services, and AI driven workflowsShip clean, testable, and maintainable code on a rapid release cycleMonitor how your work performs in production and take responsibility for fixing issues and improving outcomesSurface blockers, risks, and missed expectations early rather than waiting for them to become larger problemsAdvocate for the customer in product and engineering discussionsWhat you’ll bring4 or more years of experience building production software, with deep expertise in frontend development and experience working across the stackStrong proficiency in React, TypeScript, modern JavaScript, and frontend toolingExperience building or integrating with APIs, backend services, and production data systemsDeep understanding of responsive design, browser performance, accessibility, and maintainable UI architectureA strong sense of ownership. You take responsibility for the quality, delivery, and impact of your workA highly proactive working style. You identify what needs to happen next and move it forward without waiting for detailed directionA bias for action. You make thoughtful, pragmatic tradeoffs and maintain momentum in ambiguous situationsStrong product judgment and the ability to turn loosely defined customer problems into concrete solutionsA customer obsessed mindset. You engage with users, understand their workflows, and translate their pain points into product improvementsThe ability to operate independently while collaborating closely with a fast moving teamA habit of communicating progress, risks, and tradeoffs clearly and earlyHigh standards for quality without allowing perfectionism to prevent shippingComfort working in an environment where feedback comes directly from production users and enterprise partnersExcellent written and verbal communication skillsLocated in, or willing to relocate to, San FranciscoAt Salient, we’re building at the edge of AI - fast, focused, and with real ownership. Sprints and major launches move quickly, and we look for people who are energized by that pace and ready to collaborate in person 4 days a week in our San Francisco office with a start time of 8:00 AM.We also offer a benefits package designed to support our full-time employees: medical, dental, and vision coverage, a generous 401(k), and catered lunches.By applying, you acknowledge that your personal information will be processed in accordance with our Privacy Policy.Compensation Range: $180K - $250K