Manager, Frontend Engineering

The Wonderful Company•Los Angeles, CA

6h•$150,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Wonderful Company is a company committed to offering high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands such as Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, FIJI Water, and POM Wonderful. We foster a collaborative workforce that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit and openness to change. The Frontend Engineering Manager provides technical and managerial leadership to the frontend engineering team. This role is responsible for driving the technical roadmap, overseeing the development and execution of frontend projects, ensuring code quality and performance, and fostering a culture of collaboration and growth within the team. This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in frontend development, with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
Experience with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
Contributions to open-source projects.
Familiarity with AI frameworks for UI development (e.g., V0, Agentic coding tools).
Experience with Agentic Development workflows (using AI to drive end-to-end feature implementation).
Proven track record of successfully managing and mentoring engineering teams.
Proven experience building and optimizing frontend applications for ecommerce platforms.
Deep understanding of modern frontend frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Svelte, Astro)
Experience with headless architectures and how data flows through large systems.
Strong expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and related technologies.
Proven experience integrating and working with REST and GraphQL APIs.
Proven experience with Spec-Driven Development (SDD) and writing detailed technical requirements for both human and AI consumption.
Proven experience integrating with AI models and tools to enhance application functionality.
Experience with responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and web accessibility standards, including WCAG 2.1 and ADA compliance.
Familiarity with frontend build tools and workflows (e.g., Rollup, Babel, CI/CD).
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of frontend engineers, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.
Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and best practices.
Recruit, hire, and onboard new frontend engineers.
Conduct performance reviews, identify training needs, and support the professional development of team members.
Define and implement the technical vision and roadmap for frontend development, aligning with overall business objectives and product strategy.
Champion Spec-Driven Development methodologies, utilizing AI agents to accelerate code generation from detailed technical specifications.
Integrate Agentic AI workflows into the SDLC to automate ticket writing, test generation, and documentation updates.
Oversee the architecture, design, and implementation of frontend systems and applications.
Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and provide guidance on frontend implementation.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to improve development efficiency and product quality.
Translate business requirements into comprehensive technical specifications and actionable engineering tickets.
Act as the primary technical point of contact for client assistance, troubleshooting, and requirements gathering.
Oversee the development and execution of complex frontend projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, data analytics, and backend engineers to gather requirements, define scope, and deliver optimal solutions.
Participate in code reviews, provide technical guidance, and ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.
Document, design, diagram and demo on features, builds and milestones to executives, clients and peers, both technical and non-technical.
Establish and maintain high standards for code quality, performance, and accessibility.
Lead the development and maintenance of automated test suites (e.g., Cypress, Playwright), ensuring self-healing and AI-assisted testing capabilities.
Implement robust testing strategies and processes to ensure the delivery of bug-free, secure, and user-friendly web applications.
Monitor and analyze application performance, identifying and addressing areas for improvement.
Promote a strong focus on user experience, ensuring our applications are intuitive, engaging, and accessible to all users.

Benefits

Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including:
24/7 online physician consultations
virtual mental health resources
life coaching
engaging employee community groups
cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
library of on-demand fitness videos
Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units.
Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses.
Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward.
Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace.
Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities.