Frontend engineer

This job is for you if you enjoy: solving very challenging problems in cutting-edge AI, working at the crossover of software and hardware (we are truly full stack), and delivering real impact on how we as humans manufacture the world around us.

Join a small and dynamic team of top engineers with experience from Cambridge, MIT, Imperial, BBC R&D, Google X, and Microsoft.

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About Us

Matta is creating industrial AI for factories. We are a group of engineers, scientists, and builders developing manufacturing foundation models (MFMs) and a general-purpose manufacturing OS to improve the sustainability of manufacturing today and to unlock the unimaginable technologies of tomorrow.

Advanced manufacturing processes such as robotics and 3D printing are challenging to use, with enterprises suffering from high scrap rates, excessive downtime, and unrealised opportunities. We are developing a new class of foundation models for manufacturing that mirror and even surpass the best human operators at scale. These MFMs understand how parts are made, automate machines, and communicate across the factory. The outcome: improved part quality, heightened yield, and new design and manufacturing possibilities.

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The Role

We are offering a full-time, on-site position in London for a Frontend Engineer to help build products around our MFMs and manufacturing OS. In this role, you’ll design, develop, and maintain our Vue.js frontend for the OS platform, create compelling interactive AI demos, and build internal tools to aid in visualisation and training for AI models.

As a Frontend Engineer, you will develop and maintain the frontend of our core OS product, design mockups and demos to showcase our AI models, and create internal visualisation tools for AI predictions, analytics, and labelling. You’ll ensure that frontend code is clean, secure, and scalable and work with our product lead to establish a cohesive design language across our interfaces. Additionally, you’ll work closely with the backend team to support API development and manage real-time communication via WebSockets and WebRTC, and partner with our AI scientists to integrate models and MFMs seamlessly into the frontend interface.

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Qualifications

• Extensive experience in designing and building commercial web applications, with a proven track record of leading and owning key projects from conception through launch.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript, ideally with significant expertise in Vue.js and state management patterns, including Vuex.
• Demonstrated ability to build high-performance, maintainable frontend code using the latest techniques, ensuring applications are efficient, responsive, and scalable.
• Passion for mentoring and coaching fellow engineers, fostering a collaborative team environment, and a commitment to learning from their diverse experiences.
• A keen understanding of RESTful APIs, WebSockets, and WebRTC, enabling seamless integration of real-time data and interactive features without needing to dive into backend engineering.
• Strong design capabilities with experience in crafting visually appealing, intuitive interfaces; expertise in prototyping tools like Figma for rapid iteration and concept validation.
• An eagerness to stay at the forefront of frontend development trends and innovations, bringing fresh ideas and solutions to enhance our applications.
• Proficiency with development tools and best practices, including Git for version control and CI/CD pipelines.

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Desirable Extras

• Strong creative and design background with ability to build visually stunning and beautiful interfaces.
• Ability to quickly prototype and iterate in tools like Figma.
• Experience working in a startup environment and the flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing requirements.
• Familiarity with, or desire to build understanding in manufacturing processes like 3D printing, CNC machining, welding, etc.
• Contributions to open-source projects.

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Above all, we are looking to build a team of creative, outside-of-the-box thinking problem solvers. For this, candidates should be:

• Capable of setting and reaching ambitious goals, and taking a project from concept to completion.
• Self-directed, self-organised, proactive, and comfortable in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment.
• Team players with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excited about taking on new challenges in the manufacturing industry and working in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Enthusiastic tea or coffee drinkers who enjoy a good biscuit or two and a good slice of cake (this is the most important criteria).

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Join us in this exciting opportunity to drive innovation in the manufacturing industry using cutting-edge AI technology. If you're passionate about backend development, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation, we would love to have you on board!

Matta is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. We offer competitive compensation, the friendliest of teams, a stimulating working environment, and the chance to be a part of transformative innovation.

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Location

Office based in London, UK. Less than 5 minute walk from Old Street Station.

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You little rebel… we like you! To apply, please send us your CV and covering letter to careers@matta.ai