
About the role
At Retell AI, a rapidly growing voice AI company transforming enterprise customer experience, the Staff Frontend Engineer role is integral to developing their AI-powered contact center platform. The company serves major clients like CVS/Aetna and American Airlines, focusing on intelligent AI agents that handle complex customer interactions. The engineering team is small and high-caliber, emphasizing fast iteration and impactful work on core systems that shape the product and company direction.
The Staff Frontend Engineer will lead frontend projects from concept through production, building responsive interfaces using React, TypeScript, and modern web technologies. They will collaborate closely with product and design teams to simplify complex workflows related to AI voice agent configuration, monitoring, and analytics. Responsibilities include shaping frontend architecture, improving performance and accessibility, mentoring engineers, and partnering with backend teams to design seamless APIs and data flows.
Candidates should have over nine years of software engineering experience with deep frontend expertise, including leadership at a Staff level or equivalent. Strong skills in React, TypeScript, and frontend architecture are essential, along with a passion for usability, accessibility, and performance. The role is based in Redwood City, CA, with full relocation support and visa sponsorship available. Retell AI offers competitive compensation, meaningful equity, and comprehensive benefits, fostering a high-ownership environment with minimal process overhead.