Jacobs · 16 hours ago
Lead Front End Developer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expJacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for cities and environments. They are seeking a Lead Front End Developer to lead the front-end development for immersive, data-driven experiences that integrate geospatial, asset, and environmental data within Omniverse-based systems.
Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate
Responsibilities
Lead front-end architecture and development for Omniverse-integrated applications
Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate Figma designs into responsive, performant web interfaces
Develop and maintain scalable React/Next.js and WebRTC applications supporting 3D visualization and real-time interaction
Coordinate with backend and connector teams to integrate APIs, data pipelines, and microservices
Define front-end technical standards, code quality practices, and documentation
Mentor junior developers and conduct peer reviews
Participate in agile sprint planning and cross-functional collaboration with design, backend, and AI teams
Support DevOps/Cloud integration for deployment pipelines (AWS/Azure/Kubernetes)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
5 - 8 years of front-end development experience; 2+ years in a technical lead role
Strong proficiency with React, Next.js, TypeScript, WebRTC, and modern JavaScript frameworks
Experience with real-time rendering, 3D visualization, or Omniverse-based applications
Proficiency with Figma, component libraries, and design systems
Understanding of API integration, RESTful/GraphQL, and web performance optimization
Familiarity with Agile/SCRUM methodologies and Git-based CI/CD workflows
Preferred
Exposure to NVIDIA Omniverse
Experience with Python, C#, or C++ for backend or plugin interoperability
Familiarity with cloud-based infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes)
Understanding of digital twin principles, environmental modeling, or data visualization
Prior experience in consulting or cross-functional engineering environment
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
The ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
Seven paid holidays
One floating holiday
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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