Remote Front-End Performance Optimization Engineer

Introduction to the Role

If you're someone who notices when a site lags, when transitions stutter, or when a page doesn’t feel quite right, this role is for you. We're hiring a Remote Front-End Performance Optimization Engineer to focus on the speed, efficiency, and responsiveness of our digital experiences. In this position, you'll lead key initiatives to boost responsiveness, accelerate loading performance, and elevate smoothness across user interfaces used by millions. You’ll work in a supportive team that values precision, autonomy, and clean code.

Key Responsibilities

Optimize for Speed

• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks by running in-depth audits with Lighthouse, Chrome DevTools, and other profiling tools.
• Improve asset delivery by streamlining JavaScript, deferring non-critical resources, and compressing images effectively.
• Apply advanced techniques, such as HTTP/3 adoption, lazy loading, and content preloading, to reduce rendering time.

Collaborate on Strategy

• Team up with UX designers, developers, and product managers to embed performance considerations early in the development cycle
• Set measurable targets for web vitals and implement them as shared team goals.
• Guide architectural decisions that influence the long-term maintainability and speed of our frontend ecosystem.

Monitor and Respond

• Analyze performance data from real users and synthetic testing tools to catch slowdowns before users do
• Work across browsers and device types to ensure consistent, high-speed experiences.
• Continuously iterate on improvements based on metrics like Time to Interactive (TTI) and Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS)

Work Environment

Remote Work, Done Right

Join a team that values results over routine. You’ll have the freedom to work from anywhere while staying connected through efficient asynchronous tools. Daily standups, code reviews, and product planning happen across time zones with minimal friction.

Built-In Support System

Although fully remote, you won’t be working in isolation. Engineers, designers, and product folks collaborate closely and offer thoughtful, constructive feedback. Knowledge sharing and mentorship are integral to our growth.

A Place to Grow

This isn’t a role where you work on tickets. You’ll have the freedom to propose solutions, lead performance sprints, and push for long-term improvements. Our engineering culture encourages exploration and innovation.

Tools and Technologies

Tech Stack Highlights

• Core: JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3
• Frameworks: React, Vue, or Svelte, depending on the project
• Performance: WebPageTest, SpeedCurve, Lighthouse
• Monitoring: Datadog, New Relic, Real User Monitoring tools
• Deployment: GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or CircleCI for automated testing and delivery

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

• 4+ years of professional front-end development with a focus on site performance
• Familiarity with Core Web Vitals and a deep understanding of browser rendering pipelines
• Experience with responsive layouts, asset optimization, and script bundling strategies
• Confident using dev tools to pinpoint and resolve real-world performance issues

Additional Strengths

• Comfortable in remote work settings with strong asynchronous communication habits
• Experience implementing SEO-conscious performance updates
• Knowledge of accessibility principles and how they relate to speed
• Strong written and verbal communication for documenting processes and collaborating across teams

Your Role in the Bigger Picture

Our users expect fast, smooth, and responsive interfaces, and your role will help us deliver just that. Performance isn't just about metrics; it’s about how people experience our platform. You’ll play a pivotal role in keeping our products both powerful and pleasant to use.

Career Pathways

In this role, you’ll build a reputation as a technical leader and performance specialist. Future growth opportunities include Lead Engineer roles or specialization in web infrastructure strategy. You’ll also have the option to contribute to open-source tools or speak at industry events if that aligns with your goals.

What You’ll Get

• Annual salary: $105,919
• Remote-first work culture and flexible hours
• Yearly stipend for courses, certifications, or conferences
• Health coverage (region-specific)
• Budget for home office setup and productivity tools
• Optional team offsites and wellness allowances

Apply Now

This is more than a job; it’s your chance to influence how users feel and interact with technology. If you’re ready to take ownership of performance and want to see your work make a real difference, apply today. Let’s build something fast and beautiful, together.