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Motion Recruitment

Principal Frontend Engineer

Motion Recruitment, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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We’re building the next generation of software tools that accelerate scientific discovery. Our platform powers mission-critical workflows in areas like drug discovery, genomics, and lab automation — helping scientists move faster, collaborate smarter, and uncover insights that improve human health.

We’re looking for a

Principal Frontend Engineer

to craft beautiful, performant web interfaces that make complex biological data and workflows intuitive and actionable. If you’re passionate about great UI/UX, love clean code, and want to make a real-world impact in biotech, we’d love to talk.

What You’ll Do Build and maintain complex, high-performance UIs using

React

and

TypeScript Collaborate with scientists, designers, and backend engineers to deliver intuitive, data-driven interfaces Integrate and optimize communication with our

GraphQL APIs

and

Node.js

services Translate complex biological and research workflows into clean, usable interfaces Champion frontend best practices, performance optimization, and accessibility Help shape our design system and engineering standards as we scale Mentor junior engineers and lead by example in code quality and collaboration

What We’re Looking For

8+ years of experience in frontend development, ideally in data-rich environments Deep experience with

React

and

TypeScript Strong knowledge of

GraphQL

and working with component-based architectures Experience collaborating on cross-functional teams with backend engineers and product/design Comfort working in or alongside

Node.js

codebases A passion for clean, testable, maintainable code Bonus: Interest or experience in scientific or data visualization (e.g., Plotly, D3)

Nice to Have

Experience with frameworks like

Next.js

or SSR applications Familiarity with

biotech, genomics, or healthcare

data domains Experience working with design systems or building internal tools A growth mindset and eagerness to learn about the science behind our platform

Why Join Us

Be part of a mission-driven team using software to drive progress in science and medicine Competitive compensation with equity in a growing company Remote flexibility, flexible hours, and a collaborative, values-driven culture Work with world-class scientists, engineers, and innovators Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and wellness benefits Ongoing opportunities to learn from biotech leaders and make a real impact

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