UI Engineering Lead

MeltPlan | Planning Engine for the Built Environment

MeltPlan is building the “planning engine” for the $14 Tn construction industry, an AI system designed specifically to optimize decisions before construction begins. While design software optimizes use and aesthetics and construction software optimizes execution and control, MeltPlan is building the missing layer - software that optimizes decisions and tradeoffs upstream, before scope is locked, procurement begins, and change orders become inevitable. MeltPlan’s long-term goal is to help teams make construction “boring” by making planning more intense: surfacing constraints and tradeoffs early, aligning stakeholders before plans are frozen, and reducing the need for late-stage redlines, rework, and change orders.

MeltPlan is founded by operators who have built at scale. Kanav previously co-founded Innovaccer, a $3Bn health-tech company focused on making US healthcare more affordable and accessible. He’s now applying that systems-level thinking to construction.He’s joined by Tanmaya Kala, former Project Executive at DPR Construction, who led large commercial, healthcare, and life sciences projects. We combine deep tech scale with real construction execution.

What This Role Really Is

We are hiring a UI Engineering Lead with minimum 10 years of work exp,to drive frontend architecture scalable UI systems, and user experience across internal and external applications. The role involves building modern web applications using React, TypeScript, Next.js, Vite, and TailwindCSS, while leading reusable component development and microfrontend architecture using Module Federation. You will work closely with product and engineering teams, integrate Firebase services, and ensure frontend quality through Playwright and Vitest testing frameworks. The ideal candidate should have strong expertise in frontend engineering, scalable design systems, and modern UI architecture.

What You’ll Do

• Build and maintain scalable frontend applications using React, TypeScript, and Next.js
• Develop modern UI systems using TailwindCSS and reusable component patterns
• Work on microfrontend architecture using Module Federation
• Collaborate with product and design teams to deliver intuitive user experiences
• Integrate frontend applications with Firebase services
• Improve application performance, accessibility, and responsiveness
• Build and maintain frontend testing pipelines using Playwright and Vitest
• Participate in architecture discussions and frontend best practices
• Create reusable shared libraries and scalable frontend modules
• Optimize frontend developer experience and application maintainability
• Work closely with backend and platform teams for seamless integrations
• Contribute to code reviews, technical documentation, and engineering standards

What We’re Looking For

• Strong experience with React and TypeScript
• Hands-on experience with Next.js
• Experience building scalable frontend architectures
• Strong understanding of Microfrontend architecture and Module Federation
• Experience with Vite ecosystem
• Strong understanding of TailwindCSS and modern UI systems
• Experience integrating applications with Firebase
• Strong knowledge of frontend performance optimization
• Experience writing automated frontend tests using Playwright and Vitest
• Strong understanding of responsive design and accessibility
• Familiarity with component-driven development
• Experience working in fast-paced product environments
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
• Good communication and collaboration skills

Bonus if you’ve worked in early-stage startups or B2B SaaS.

Why MeltPlan

• Massive industry, real-world impact
• High ownership from day one
• Small team, zero bureaucracy
• Competitive comp + meaningful equity

How to Apply

Send us:

• Your GitHub
• Links to products you’ve shipped
• A short note on something you built that you’re proud of

We value builders. Show us what you’ve made.