Lead Front End Developer

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At Jacobs
, we’re redefining digital delivery with advanced visualization, simulation, and AI‑integrated platforms. As part of the Digital Twin Product Team
, you’ll lead the front‑end development effort for immersive, data‑driven experiences that connect geospatial, asset, and environmental data within Omniverse‑based systems.

You’ll collaborate across disciplines—engineers, 3D artists, AI developers, and system architects—to deliver high‑performance web and real‑time interfaces for clients across environmental, defense, and infrastructure domains.

$/yr - $/yr

• Lead front‑end architecture and development for Omniverse‑integrated applications.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate Figma designs into responsive, performant web interfaces.
• Develop and maintain scalable React/Next.js and WebRTC applications supporting 3D visualization and real‑time interaction.
• Coordinate with backend and connector teams to integrate APIs, data pipelines, and microservices.
• Define front‑end technical standards, code quality practices, and documentation.
• Mentor junior developers and conduct peer reviews.
• Participate in agile sprint planning and cross‑functional collaboration with design, backend, and AI teams.
• Support Dev Ops/Cloud integration for deployment pipelines (AWS/Azure/Kubernetes).

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 5‑8 years of front‑end development experience; 2+ years in a technical lead role.
• Strong proficiency with React, Next.js, Type Script, WebRTC, and modern JavaScript frameworks.
• Experience with real‑time rendering, 3D visualization, or Omniverse‑based applications.
• Proficiency with Figma, component libraries, and design systems.
• Understanding of API integration, RESTful/Graph
  
  QL, and web performance optimization.
• Familiarity with Agile/SCRUM methodologies and Git‑based CI/CD workflows.

• Exposure to NVIDIA Omniverse.
• Experience with Python, C#, or C++ for backend or plugin interoperability.
• Familiarity with cloud‑based infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of digital twin principles, environmental modeling, or data visualization.
• Prior experience in consulting or cross‑functional engineering environment.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave.

Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonuses, and stock.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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Job posted on November 04, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.