Code and Theory
digital creative agency
Engineer,Front-end
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.
“Engineer, Front-end at Code and Theory. Skills: React, Next. js, TypeScript, AI-native development. Build frontend applications. Ship frontend applications”
What You'll Achieve.
raise consistency; raise development velocity; improve engineering velocity; improve reliability
Industry & Context.
problem-solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
React, Next. js (App Router), TypeScript, responsive design, accessibility (a11y), frontend performance, scalable UI architecture, headless CMS platforms, backend APIs, frontend tooling, Git workflows, testing practices, CI/CD pipelines, analytics, SEO, performance optimization, AI-enabled tools
Nice to Have
Radix UI, shadcn/ui, Tailwind, Vercel, AWS, Azure, GCP, D3, Highcharts
What You'll Do.
Build frontend applications
Ship frontend applications
Develop user experiences
Translate design concepts
Create reusable components
Prototype new features
Iterate on user experiences
Participate in code reviews
Advance AI development practices
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with Engineering teams; Work with Product teams; Work with Design teams; Collaborate with client partners
Communication Scope
communication
Full Job Description
Code and Theory is seeking a Front-End Engineer to help build AI-native digital platforms and user experiences powering enterprise marketing workflows. Working closely with Engineering, Product, and Design teams, you’ll develop modern, performant, and scalable frontend applications that balance thoughtful user experience with technical excellence across web and AI-enabled systems. The Machine, Stagwell’s AI orchestration platform, is an AI-first, AI-native, AI-always engineering team. Agentic workflows power how we collaborate across the development lifecycle. Every engineer here is expected to engage and advance the state of the art in the practice of AI-native software development. WHAT YOU'LL DO Build and ship frontend applications and user experiences that power AI-native digital platforms Translate design concepts and wireframes into polished, production-ready interfaces Partner with Product, Design, and Engineering to deliver high-quality digital experiences end to end Create reusable components and patterns that raise consistency and development velocity across the team Prototype and iterate quickly on new features and user experiences Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and the team's engineering practices Help advance how the team builds with AI across the development lifecycle WHAT YOU'LL NEED Strong, demonstrated experience building production frontend applications with React, Next.js (App Router), and TypeScript Proficiency with modern component libraries and UI systems such as Radix UI, shadcn/ui, Tailwind, or similar frameworks Solid grounding in responsive design, accessibility (a11y), frontend performance, and scalable UI architecture Experience integrating frontend applications with headless CMS platforms and backend APIs Familiarity with frontend tooling, Git workflows, testing practices, and CI/CD pipelines, plus analytics, SEO, and performance optimization Strong attention to detail and design sensibility, paired with strong commu
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