Frontend Engineer

Frontend Engineer$170k – $210k • meaningful equityAbout NovigNovig is building America's #1 sports prediction market. Founded by Jacob Fortinsky and Kelechi Ukah, we are the only platform to offer commission-free sports trading. We deliver better pricing, full transparency, and a more efficient market structure for users by eliminating the traditional sportsbook model.Backed by the best - Novig has raised over $100M from some of Silicon Valley’s top investors including Pantera, Forerunner, Lux, NFX, Paul Graham, and Joe Montana.Who we areWe’re here to fix a rigged system where the house always wins and sports fans always lose. Novig is building the future of sports betting. Our mission is to financialize and democratize sports betting - transforming it from a closed, casino-controlled system into a two-sided, fair, efficient market where users have the power.Who you are and why this role will excite youExcited to build and maintain client-side experiences for Novig’s web and mobile applications using React and React NativeTake ownership of critical user interfaces that directly impact usability, performance, and trust across the Novig marketplaceBalance functional and aesthetic design, collaborating closely with Product and Design to deliver intuitive, responsive user experiencesDiagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility issues across web and mobile environmentsCollaborate across the stack, contributing to frontend architecture decisions and integrating with backend services and APIsShip high-impact features that improve user engagement and support Novig’s mission to build the leading sports marketplaceLeverage modern development tools and AI-assisted workflows to improve development velocity and code qualityBring a passion for sports, markets, and technology, with curiosity about complex computer science challengesHold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical fieldPossess 3+ years of professional experience building front-end applicationsHave deep experience with TypeScript, React, and React Native; Node.js and GraphQL experience is a plusCare about writing clean, maintainable code with strong product intuition to translate business needs into technical solutionsCommunicate clearly, solve problems effectively, and thrive both independently and in fast-moving, cross-functional teamsWhy work here, in the words of the people who do“I work with extremely stellar people, I own real systems, and decisions happen fast. No politics, no waiting for needless red tape. If something's broken, I fix it. If I build something good, it ships.”“The people! So smart, thoughtful, fun to work with, passionate about their craft, etc”“I'm having the most fun I've had in my entire career.”If you want responsibility, trust, and the chance to help build the future of sports prediction markets - take your shot, we’d love to connect.Not for everyoneOur work is tied to live sports - that means potential nights, weekends, and pressure included.If you need clear swim lanes, a heavy process, or someone to tell you what to do, this won’t be the right environment.Compensation & benefits$170k – $210k base, benchmarked at top-tier tech companiesMeaningful equity for every employee, regardless of role100% health premiums covered99% dental & vision covered401(k) with 4% company matchHSA + $1,080 annual company contribution$27/day lunch stipend when working from our NYC office$35/day dinner stipend when working from the NYC office after 6:30pmHomebaseUnion Square, NYCIn-person 4 days a week - we like being around each other (don’t worry there are snacks).