Principal Frontend Engineer

Global leader in enterprise conversations, powering nearly a billion conversational interactions monthly through Conversational Cloud platform.
Frontend
Principal Software Engineer
Hybrid
8+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · AI

Description For Principal Frontend Engineer

LivePerson, the NASDAQ-listed global leader in enterprise conversations, is seeking a Principal Frontend Engineer to join their Workspaces Tribe within the Conversational Cloud Core organization. This role is crucial as it impacts the experiences of hundreds of thousands of agents and managers globally, powering 99% of visual customer interactions across their product suite.

The position combines technical leadership with hands-on development, focusing on creating cutting-edge frontend solutions that transform customer interactions. You'll be working on systems that handle billions of messages and conversations, requiring expertise in both performance optimization and scalability. The role involves modernizing the tech stack, leading cloud migration efforts, and implementing best practices for system reliability.

As a Principal Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing highly performant frontend applications, architecting new features using modern technologies, and optimizing visual workflows. You'll play a key role in modernizing the frontend tech stack and leading operational excellence initiatives. The position requires deep expertise in frontend development, particularly with React and modern JavaScript/TypeScript, along with strong architectural design skills.

The company offers an attractive benefits package, including generous time off, pension contributions, educational support, and flexible working arrangements. Based in Germany with offices in Mannheim and Berlin, LivePerson provides a hybrid work environment with a strong focus on work-life balance and professional development. The role offers the opportunity to work with leading brands like HSBC and Chipotle, contributing to a platform that processes nearly a billion conversational interactions monthly.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned frontend engineer looking to make a significant impact in a company that's at the forefront of conversational AI and enterprise communications. The role combines technical challenges with leadership opportunities, offering the chance to shape the future of customer interactions while working with a globally distributed team.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Principal Frontend Engineer

  • Design and implement highly performant, user-friendly frontend applications
  • Architect and develop new features using modern frontend technologies
  • Optimize visual workflows across products
  • Modernize frontend tech stack
  • Lead operational excellence initiatives
  • Mentor and support engineers with technical guidance
  • Review code and drive best practices in development

Requirements For Principal Frontend Engineer

React
TypeScript
JavaScript
  • Deep expertise in frontend development with React, Angular, or Vue.js
  • Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS, and HTML
  • Frontend architecture design experience
  • Proficiency with CI/CD pipelines and build tools
  • Experience in frontend microservices architecture
  • Several years of Staff or Principal Engineer experience
  • Advanced English proficiency
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field (preferred)
  • Must be authorized to work in Germany

Benefits For Principal Frontend Engineer

Education Budget
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
  • 33 days personal time off (28 vacation + 5 care days)
  • Additional pension scheme with 20% company contribution
  • ESPP and annual bonus
  • Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per year
  • Internet and Mobile reimbursement
  • Flexible work hours and location
  • Modern equipment (MacBook Pro)
  • Volunteering Days
  • Monthly connection pizza day
  • Great Place to Work award winner

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