Lead Front End Developer
Listed on 2025-12-02
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IT/Tech
UI/UX Design, Web Developer, Systems Engineer, Cloud Computing
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At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
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.
Key Responsibilities- 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.
Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well‑being. Your security. Your future. 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. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.
The base salary range for this position is $ to $. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
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.
Job posted on November 04, 2025. This position will be open for at least 3 days.
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