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  • Matta
  • London
  • 2 days ago

This job is for you if you enjoy: solving verychallenging problems in cutting-edge AI, working at the crossoverof software and hardware (we are truly full stack), and deliveringreal impact on how we as humans manufacture the world around us.Join a small and dynamic team of top engineers with experience fromCambridge, MIT, Imperial, BBC R&D, Google X, and Microsoft.ABOUT US Matta is creating industrial AI for factories. We are agroup of engineers, scientists, and builders developingmanufacturing foundation models (MFMs) and a general-purposemanufacturing OS to improve the sustainability of manufacturingtoday and to unlock the unimaginable technologies of tomorrow.Advanced manufacturing processes such as robotics and 3D printingare challenging to use, with enterprises suffering from high scraprates, excessive downtime, and unrealised opportunities. We aredeveloping a new class of foundation models for manufacturing thatmirror and even surpass the best human operators at scale. TheseMFMs understand how parts are made, automate machines, andcommunicate across the factory. The outcome: improved part quality,heightened yield, and new design and manufacturing possibilities.THE ROLE We are offering a full-time, on-site position in Londonfor a Frontend Engineer to help build products around our MFMs andmanufacturing OS. In this role, you’ll design, develop, andmaintain our Vue.js frontend for the OS platform, create compellinginteractive AI demos, and build internal tools to aid invisualisation and training for AI models. As a Frontend Engineer,you will develop and maintain the frontend of our core OS product,design mockups and demos to showcase our AI models, and createinternal visualisation tools for AI predictions, analytics, andlabelling. You’ll ensure that frontend code is clean, secure, andscalable and work with our product lead to establish a cohesivedesign language across our interfaces. Additionally, you’ll workclosely with the backend team to support API development and managereal-time communication via WebSockets and WebRTC, and partner withour AI scientists to integrate models and MFMs seamlessly into thefrontend interface. ABOUT YOU - Extensive experience in designingand building commercial web applications, with a proven trackrecord of leading and owning key projects from conception throughlaunch. - Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript,ideally with significant expertise in Vue.js and state managementpatterns, including Vuex. - Demonstrated ability to buildhigh-performance, maintainable frontend code using the latesttechniques, ensuring applications are efficient, responsive, andscalable. - Passion for mentoring and coaching fellow engineers,fostering a collaborative team environment, and a commitment tolearning from their diverse experiences. - A keen understanding ofRESTful APIs, WebSockets, and WebRTC, enabling seamless integrationof real-time data and interactive features without needing to diveinto backend engineering. - Strong design capabilities withexperience in crafting visually appealing, intuitive interfaces;expertise in prototyping tools like Figma for rapid iteration andconcept validation. - An eagerness to stay at the forefront offrontend development trends and innovations, bringing fresh ideasand solutions to enhance our applications. - Proficiency withdevelopment tools and best practices, including Git for versioncontrol and CI/CD pipelines. Desirable Extras - Strong creative anddesign background with ability to build visually stunning andbeautiful interfaces. - Ability to quickly prototype and iterate intools like Figma. - Experience working in a startup environment andthe flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing requirements. -Familiarity with, or desire to build understanding in manufacturingprocesses like 3D printing, CNC machining, welding, etc. -Contributions to open-source projects. Above all, we are looking tobuild a team of creative, outside-of-the-box thinking problemsolvers. For this, candidates should be: - Capable of setting andreaching ambitious goals, and taking a project from concept tocompletion. - Self-directed, self-organised, proactive, andcomfortable in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. -Team players with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.- Excited about taking on new challenges in the manufacturingindustry and working in a fast-paced startup environment. -Enthusiastic tea or coffee drinkers who enjoy a good biscuit or twoand a good slice of cake (this is the most important criteria).Join us in this exciting opportunity to drive innovation in themanufacturing industry using cutting-edge AI technology. If you'repassionate about design, frontend development, artificialintelligence, and digital transformation, we would love to have youon board! Matta is an equal opportunity employer and encouragesindividuals from all backgrounds to apply. We offer competitivecompensation, the friendliest of teams, a stimulating workingenvironment, and the chance to be a part of transformativeinnovation. LOCATION Office based in London, UK. Less than 5 minutewalk from Old Street Station. Do not read the next sentence. Youlittle rebel… we like you! To apply, please send us your CV andcovering letter to

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