Lead Front End Developer

  • San Diego, CA
  • Posted 37 days ago | Updated 7 days ago

Overview

On Site
USD 160,000.00 - 180,000.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Manufacturing
Geospatial Analysis
UI
User Experience
Interfaces
Microservices
Documentation
Mentorship
Sprint
Artificial Intelligence
DevOps
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Frontend Development
IT Management
React.js
JavaScript
TypeScript
JavaScript Frameworks
Real-time
3D Computer Graphics
Visualization
API
RESTful
GraphQL
Web Performance Optimization
Agile
Scrum
Git
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Workflow
Python
C#
C++
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Docker
Kubernetes
Modeling
Data Visualization
Life Insurance
Training
Collaboration
Recruiting

Job Details

Market

Advanced Manufacturing

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 DevOps/Cloud integration for deployment pipelines (AWS/Azure/Kubernetes).

Here's what you'll need

  • 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, TypeScript, 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/GraphQL, and web performance optimization.
  • Familiarity with Agile/SCRUM methodologies and Git-based CI/CD workflows.

Preferred:
  • 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.

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

160,000.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

180,000.00

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 $160,000.00 to $180,000.00. 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.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we're keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country

Atlanta

Georgia

United States

Dallas

Texas

United States

San Diego

California

United States
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