As a Web Performance Engineer on v0, you will focus on performance engineering, front-end architecture, and user experience. You’ll work with React, Next.js, and Vercel’s edge infrastructure to ensure that the websites and applications generated by v0 are performant, scalable, and delightful.

• You will be responsible for creating performance patterns and infrastructure that guarantee fast load times, smooth interactions, and exceptional UX across devices and regions .
• What You Will Do:
• Architect and implement high-performing frontend systems using React and Next.js.
• Ensure a world-class user experience through thoughtful UI/UX engineering, accessibility, and maintainability.
• Build frameworks and tooling to evaluate and improve performance (Lighthouse, Real User Monitoring, Core Web Vitals).
• Work closely with design, product engineering, and AI teams to ensure generated output meets high quality and performance standards.
• Optimize performance for speed, scalability, and reliability across the entire stack.
• About You:
• You have at least 5+ years of relevant experience
• Strong experience building and optimizing React/Next.js applications.
• Deep understanding of web performance fundamentals (Core Web Vitals, caching, hydration strategies, edge rendering).
• Passionate about user experience, design systems, and creating intuitive interfaces.
• You care deeply about quality and are excited to work at the intersection of AI + frontend + performance .

• Competitive compensation package, including equity.
• Inclusive Healthcare Package.
• Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
• Flexible Time Off.
• We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.

The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $224,000 - $336,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.

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