Frontend Developer at Digg

Job Description

Digg is building a human-first community network. The revived platform aims to use the very best of technology, including AI, to bring humanity back to the internet by fostering the spirit of discovery and genuine community that made the early web a fun and exciting place to be.

The Role

We’re seeking an experienced Front-End Developer to join our team and take ownership of critical user-facing features. You’ll work primarily on web development using NextJS, with potential involvement in our Expo-based mobile interfaces. This means you will be involved in nearly every user facing feature we develop as we implement the next generation of Social Media, prioritizing humanity at the core.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain high-quality, responsive web interfaces using TypeScript, NextJS, and React
Implement UI components following our shared design system using Tailwind CSS
Collaborate with designers to implement detailed Figma designs with precision
Contribute to our shared component libraries, design tokens, and icon systems
Use GraphQL with React-Query for efficient data fetching and state management
Write clean, maintainable code following our BiomeJS linting and formatting standards
Participate in our CI/CD workflows via GitHub Actions

Technical Requirements

Strong experience with TypeScript, React, and NextJS in production environments
Proficiency with Tailwind CSS and component-based design systems
Experience working with GraphQL APIs and data fetching libraries like React-Query
Understanding of modern frontend build tools and workflows
Comfortable with GitHub Actions and continuous integration processes
Experience implementing designs from Figma with high fidelity
Ability to work with shared code packages across web and mobile platforms

Nice to Have

Experience with Expo and React Native for mobile development
Knowledge of AI/ML integration in frontend applications
Previous work on content moderation interfaces or community platforms
Contributions to open-source projects or design systems
Experience working on larger scale products (>300k monthly active users)

What We Value

Problem-solving mindset: You’re excited by technical challenges and finding elegant solutions
Ownership mentality: You take responsibility for your work and its impact on the product
Collaborative approach: You thrive when working with others and can clearly explain technical concepts
Resilience and adaptability: You navigate ambiguity well and learn quickly from setbacks
Pragmatic decision-making: You balance theoretical best practices with practical implementation needs
Commitment to reliability: You understand the importance of building dependable systems

What we offer

Opportunity to make a significant impact within a fast growing start-up
Collaborative, low-ego culture
Competitive compensation package
Remote- or hybrid-friendly work environment
Los Angeles office
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
Flexible PTO
401k matching
11 annual paid holidays

Benefits found in job post

Vision insurance
401(k)