Front End Software Engineer
About the Role
We're looking for a Front End Engineer to help shape how Pika feels. You'll own meaningful parts of our product UI — building interfaces that are fast, polished, and delightful to use. This role is ideal for someone who cares deeply about quality: the micro-interactions, the performance, the craft that separates good products from great ones.
What You'll Do
• Build and own core UI surfaces across Pika's web products
• Write clean, maintainable code that serves as the foundation for how we build UI going forward
• Collaborate closely with design to translate concepts into polished, performant interfaces
• Optimize for performance — fast initial loads, smooth interactions, minimal bundle sizes
• Identify ways to make the product better and drive them forward
What We're Looking For
• Strong TypeScript and React skills, with a focus on well-structured, reusable component architecture
• Deep understanding of how to organize and scale React codebases — clean abstractions, thoughtful patterns, maintainable systems
• Experience implementing smooth, performant animations (CSS, Motion, GSAP, or similar)
• A strong sense of craft — the polish and refinement that elevates good products to great ones
• Familiarity with Next.js, Tailwind, and modern frontend tooling
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment where you own projects end-to-end
• Clear communication and ability to collaborate across design and engineering
Nice to Have
• Based in or around Palo Alto, CA
• Background in design or strong design sensibility
About Pika
At Pika, we're crafting a future where video creation is seamless, intuitive, and universally accessible. Our vision is set on a world where videos transcend entertainment, serving as a canvas for everyone's unique expression. Harnessing AI's transformative power, we aim to dismantle the technical barriers that have traditionally made video production an exclusive field.
We're a small, focused team of highly curious builders who value efficiency, collaboration, and creative ambition. We move quickly, care deeply about craft, and believe great technology is built by people who take ownership and think long-term.
Our headquarters is based in Palo Alto, CA, and we work on-site 5 days a week.