Staff Frontend Software Engineer

Twelve Labs is pioneering the development of cutting-edge multimodal foundation models that comprehend videos like humans. They are seeking a Staff Frontend Engineer to craft the interaction layer of Rodeo, a video-centric creative tool, focusing on creating polished and intuitive user interfaces.

Responsibilities:

• Build fluid, highly polished UIs with React and TypeScript that feel fast and intentional
• Own interaction design implementation — microinteractions, transitions, animations, and motion using Framer Motion, React Spring, or GSAP
• Collaborate closely with the design team on rapid ideation and prototyping of new interaction patterns
• Translate high-fidelity Figma designs into production interfaces with pixel-level accuracy
• Build and maintain a component library and design system that enforces consistency and craft across the product
• Optimize rendering performance for complex canvases, timelines, and media-rich views
• Write reliable unit, integration, and E2E tests for complex interactive UI workflows
• Use AI-assisted development tools thoughtfully to accelerate implementation while maintaining quality
• Work embedded with the design team as a creative partner, not just an implementer
• Prototype interaction concepts quickly to validate design direction before committing to full implementation
• Advocate for and implement the micro-details that elevate product feel — loading states, error handling, empty states, and transitions between views