Software Developer

Position Summary, Responsibilities and Expectations: You will be at the heart of the iCUE web front-end experience — building the interfaces that allow users to customize their peripherals, create lighting profiles, configure macros, and monitor system performance. Your work will be seen and used by a passionate global community of gamers and hardware enthusiasts. Responsibilities: - Architect and develop modern, responsive web front-end applications for the iCUE platform using current web technologies and best practices. - Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate wire frames and design specifications into interactive web interfaces. - Partner with back-end and firmware engineers to define and consume APIs and data contracts that support device communication and configuration. - Establish and enforce front-end coding standards, patterns, and best practices across the team. - Conduct thorough code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and junior developers. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, cross-browser compatibility issues, and accessibility gaps. - Mentor junior and mid-level front end engineers, fostering a culture of quality and continuous improvement. Essential Skills and Experience: - 3+ years of professional front-end web development experience. - Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, modern JavaScript. - Proficiency in experience with TypeScript in large-scale production applications. - Deep hands-on experience with React, including hooks, context, and component lifecycle management. - Solid understanding of component-based architecture and state management. - Proficiency in Node.js for tooling, build pipelines, middleware, or lightweight back-end services supporting the front end. - Experience consuming and integrating WebSocket interfaces and/or REST API. - Proven track record of writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code (Playwright, or similar). - Familiarity with build tooling ecosystems (Vite) and CI/CD pipelines. - Strong understanding of web performance optimization techniques (lazy loading, code splitting, caching strategies). - Experience with version control using Git and collaborative development workflows (branching strategies, pull requests). - Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Nice to have: - Experience developing web UIs that interface with native desktop applications (Electron, Neutralino, WebSockets, or IPC bridges). - Familiarity with hardware peripheral software, lighting ecosystems, or device configuration interfaces. - Experience with real-time data rendering (e.g., live device status, RGB lighting previews, sensor dashboards).