# Front-End Software Engineer

> Raydar · Washington, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-12

**Salary:** USD 135,000–200,000

**Workplace:** on_site

## Description

About the company

Our client is a software company.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Craft and ship browser-based applications that make data-heavy workflows usable, taking work from early concept through release and upkeep. Collaborate with designers, backend engineers and end users to keep complex tools clear and dependable.

What you'll do

\- Build scalable multi-user web applications that include map-based and visual components.

\- Design shared frameworks so several applications can operate together inside one workspace.

\- Create live, multi-user tools and interfaces for exploring and analyzing data.

\- Carry features from concept and prototype through design, release and ongoing maintenance.

\- Own the APIs and data schemas that feed the user interface, working jointly with backend engineers.

\- Talk with users to learn their needs, find product gaps and translate that insight into sound UX choices.

\- Break down hard technical problems and plan incremental delivery.

## Requirements

What we're looking for

\- At least 2 years of professional front-end engineering experience.

\- Strong command of JavaScript, TypeScript and React, plus a clear understanding of how the web platform works.

\- A history of building sophisticated front-end products, such as data-rich interfaces, shared live editing, or visualization and mapping features.

\- Proven independent ownership of features or projects from design through release and upkeep.

\- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering, or comparable grounding in algorithms, performance and system design.

\- Time spent at a large technology company or a demanding startup.

\- Clear written and spoken communication.

\- Comfort collaborating with technical and non-technical colleagues in a fast-moving, CI/CD-driven setting.

\- Must be a U.S. citizen able to obtain a security clearance.

\- Living in the Washington, D.C. area or ready to move there.

Bonus points

\- Prior exposure to, or genuine curiosity about, public-sector or national security technology.

\- Entrepreneurial background, notable open-source work, or active personal projects and community involvement.

## Benefits

Compensation and benefits

\- Base salary: USD 135,000 to 200,000 per year

\- Equity

\- Health, dental and vision coverage

\- Life and disability insurance

\- Retirement plan

\- Flexible time off and paid holidays

\- Paid parental leave

\- Relocation support

\- Commuter benefits

Location and work model

\- Washington, D.C., United States

\- On-site, 4-5 days per week in office

\- Full-time

## Apply

[Apply at Raydar](https://apply.workable.com/raydar/j/626B5669B8/apply)

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