Senior Front End AI Engineer

Guild Mortgage Company, closing loans and opening doors since 1960. As a mortgage banking firm, we are dedicated to serving the homeowner/buyer. Our goal is to provide affordable home financing for our customers, utilizing the best terms available while providing a level of professionalism and service unsurpassed in the lending industry.Position SummaryThe Senior Front-End AI Engineer is a hands-on technical leader who shapes the architecture, quality, and user experience of our AI-powered web products. Deep expertise in TypeScript, modern front-end frameworks, and design systems is required, along with a track record of mentoring engineers and collaborating across disciplines. You will translate advanced machine-learning capabilities into intuitive, performant, and accessible interfaces that drive business value at scale.Essential FunctionsLead the technical design and implementation of complex, responsive web applications using TypeScript and frameworks such as React or Next.js.Architect reusable component libraries and design-system integrations that standardize AI interaction patterns (chat, search, data-viz, dashboards).Partner with product, UX, and data-science teams to turn requirements, prototypes, and user research into high-fidelity, production-ready experiences.Guide integration of real-time inference and generative-AI services via REST, GraphQL, and streaming APIs; ensure observability and graceful error handling.Champion performance (Core Web Vitals), accessibility (WCAG 2 AA+), internationalization, and security (OWASP Top 10) across the front-end stack.Establish automated testing strategies (unit, integration, visual regression, e2e) and CI/CD pipelines that enable rapid, reliable releases.Conduct architecture and code reviews, providing actionable feedback and coaching to elevate team craftsmanship.Evaluate emerging front-end and AI technologies; drive proof-of-concepts and adoption of best-in-class tooling.Contribute to roadmap planning, story estimation, and continuous improvement of agile processes; act as scrum technical lead when needed.Mentor junior engineers, fostering a culture of inclusion, learning, and psychological safety.Perform other duties as assigned.QualificationsBachelor's degree in computer science, human-computer interaction, engineering, or related field preferred.Minimum six years' experience in front-end development experience with TypeScript and modern frameworks (React/Next.js, Vue, or Angular), including 2+ years in a senior or lead capacity.Analytical skills, ability to organize and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.Ability to work well independently or within a team.Demonstrated success delivering large-scale, customer-facing applications that integrate AI/ML services (OpenAI, Azure AI, Vertex AI, or custom models).Expert knowledge of UI/UX best practices, responsive and mobile-first design, design-system governance, and accessibility standards.Experience with performance profiling, web security hardening, and DevOps practices (Docker, Kubernetes, cloud-native deployments).Proficiency in data-visualization libraries (D3, Recharts, or similar) and conversational UI frameworks.Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills; able to convey complex technical concepts to executive and non-technical audiences.Proven mentoring and leadership capability within cross-functional agile teams.Excellent verbal and written communication skillsHighly organized and detail-oriented; ability to work in a fast-paced, metrics-driven environment required.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, Wiki, collaborative cloud-based programs, and third-party software applications required.Commitment to companyCustomer Service - Proactive attention to each personIntegrity - Do and say what's rightRespect - Treat others with dignityCollaboration - Listen and work togetherLearning - Seek knowledge and strive for improvementExcellence – Deliver the unexpectedSupervisionJob Scope: Recognized as a developing contributorComplexity: Problems encountered are often complex and may involve significant resource coordination and availability, evaluating and resolving discrepancies with data, analyses, processes, etc. using own expertise and judgmentImpact: Decisions and actions have a major impact on the outcomes of the department, projects, and programs; Has a direct and significant impact on the business and/or operations of major segments of the organizationInteraction/Supervision: Works under broad direction with some latitude for independent actions; guided by professional standards, desired outcomes and unit/project/program specificationsRequirementsPhysical: Work is primarily sedentary; occasionally walks and/or stands.Manual Dexterity: Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.Audio/Visual: Regularly required to accurately perceive, distinguish and interpret information received visually and through audio; e.g., words, numbers and other data broadcasted aloud/viewed on a screen, as well as print and other media.Environmental: Office environment – moderate noise, no substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions.Travel: 5% or lessGuild offers a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and excellent benefits package; including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, LTD and 401(k) with employer match.Guild Mortgage Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Targeted Salary Range: $120,000 - $176,000 annuallyCompensation at Guild is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to local and federal minimum wage requirements, education, level of experience, and applicant’s geographical location.REQ#: SENIO017288Originally posted on Himalayas

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