As a Frontend/Full-stack Engineer at Sweetspot, you will join a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of LLM usage over disparate and unstructured data sources across United States federal and state governments. You will play a critical role in building and integrating data pipelines that feed directly into a framework built for the aforementioned. More broadly, you will join a team that is highly focused on building a product that bolsters the American economy and provides every business, regardless of size, the tools they need to secure government opportunities.

Please note that this is role is only open to US citizens.

Things You Should Know About Us

We work extensively with industry experts to build software that is useful for our clients. This means frequent customer calls and a constant level of iteration.
Talent density is far more important than team size. We want to hire the absolute best, and are willing to wait to find the right person.
If you're early in your career and/or don't come from a "prestigious" background, don't be afraid to apply - we all went to a state school and don't place a large emphasis on prestige.
We value engineers who can work across the stack. While this role is primarily frontend, you'll have opportunities to contribute to our Python backend.
Our office is in Newport/Jersey City.

What You'll Do

Design and implement performant, real-time chat interfaces
Build and maintain complex document editors using ProseMirror/Tiptap, including custom extensions and collaborative features
Architect state management solutions using Zustand to handle complex application state and real-time updates
Implement efficient data fetching and caching strategies using React Query to optimize application performance
Create accessible, responsive UIs using Radix primitives while maintaining a consistent design system
Optimize rendering performance for large datasets and real-time updates
Write clean, maintainable TypeScript code
Contribute to backend feature development using FastAPI and SQLAlchemy when needed

Requirements

Strong proficiency in TypeScript and modern React
Experience with Next.js, including both client and server-side rendering strategies
Solid understanding of state management patterns and experience with Zustand or similar libraries
Proficiency with React Query or similar data fetching libraries
Experience building accessible UIs using TailwindCSS and component libraries like Radix
Strong knowledge of browser performance optimization techniques
Experience with Git and modern frontend build tools
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Familiarity with Python and SQL best practices
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
US citizen

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with ProseMirror and/or Tiptap, especially building custom extensions
Track record of building performant real-time LLM-based chat applications
Experience with WebSocket integration in React applications
Knowledge of collaborative editing algorithms and operational transformation
Experience with SSR optimization in Next.js
Experience with monitoring and debugging frontend performance issues
Experience with Python, particularly with FastAPI and SQLAlchemy
Understanding of PostgreSQL and database design principles

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth and development within a fast-paced and innovative company.

If you're passionate about building sophisticated frontend applications, have deep expertise in modern React ecosystems, and are interested in contributing to the growth of the American economy, we would love to hear from you. Sweetspot Chat, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

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