Who is Recruiting from Scratch: Recruiting from Scratch is a talent firm that focuses on placing the best candidate for our clients. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across North America, South America, and Europe to help them hire. Senior Frontend Engineer - AI-Powered Robotics Developer Tools NYC | Series Seed | $120k-$180k + EquityPioneering the Future of Robotics Development: Join a breakthrough startup that's revolutionizing how robotics software is built. Our client has developed an AI-powered coding assistant that's already gaining traction with early customers in robotics, aerospace, and autonomous vehicles. Backed by $1.7M from premier VCs including 8VC and Boost VC, they're ready to expand their vision beyond their successful VS Code extension to a full-featured web platform.The Opportunity: As the first dedicated Frontend Engineer, you'll architect and own a greenfield web application that will reshape how developers interact with robotics hardware. Working alongside alumni from Anduril, Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft, you'll have the chance to define the future of embedded systems development.Impact & Responsibilities:
- Design and build an intuitive interface for complex robotics development workflows
- Collaborate with an AI-first approach to create developer tools that understand systems programming
- Shape the technical direction of a product used by next-generation robotics companies
- Work directly with founding team members in a fast-paced, ownership-driven environment
Technical Requirements:
- 3+ years of frontend engineering experience, particularly with developer-facing tools
- Strong foundation in TypeScript, JavaScript, React, and Node.js
- Experience with IDE extensions, developer tools, or systems programming interfaces
- Track record of building intuitive UIs for complex technical workflows
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Background in developer tools (VS Code, Cursor, Jetbrains) or observability platforms (Datadog, Grafana)
- Understanding of robotics, embedded systems, or hardware development workflows
- Experience at early-stage startups or developer-focused products
- CS degree from a top university is a plus
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive compensation: $120k-$180k base + 0.1-1% equity
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage
- Unlimited PTO with flexible WFH policy
- Daily team lunches in modern Flatiron District office
- Ground-floor opportunity at a VC-backed startup with 2 years of runway
Requirements:
- Based in or willing to relocate to NYC
- Available to start within 2 months