Senior Frontend Engineer - Bengaluru

Build high-performance web experiences at upGrad using Next.js, React and TypeScript, with strong ownership of web performance, scalability and the end-to-end user journey. Company Details upGrad is a South Asia-focused higher EdTech platform using technology, industry partnerships and expert-led learning to help learners achieve career outcomes. upGrad Requirements - 3–5 years of software engineering experience with strong frontend and web fundamentals. - Strong hands-on experience with Next.js, React, TypeScript and JavaScript. - Strong understanding of browser fundamentals, rendering, networking, caching and web performance. - Practical experience with Core Web Vitals including LCP, INP, CLS and TTFB. - Experience with SSR, SSG, CSR, hydration and modern Next.js rendering and caching patterns. - Experience using RUM, browser profiling, Lighthouse and observability tools. - Understanding of CDNs, cloud, caching, deployments, APIs and server-side or edge execution. - Ability to reason about performance, scalability, maintainability, reliability and cost. - Strong engineering judgement with a preference for simple, maintainable solutions. - Ability to use AI effectively for coding, debugging, profiling, testing and exploration while owning engineering decisions. - Currently based in Bengaluru Responsibilities - Build and evolve web applications using Next.js, TypeScript and JavaScript. - Own and continuously improve web performance and Core Web Vitals. - Diagnose performance bottlenecks using profiling, Lighthouse, RUM and observability tools. - Understand and optimise the complete request journey from CDN and caching to server rendering, APIs, browser execution and user experience. - Build reusable frontend foundations and patterns that scale across products and teams. - Evaluate technical trade-offs using first-principles thinking. - Reduce unnecessary dependencies, JavaScript, expensive rendering and avoidable complexity. - Collaborate with backend, infrastructure, design and product teams when required. - Ship, measure, learn and continuously improve the product experience. - Use AI as an engineering tool while validating its output and maintaining ownership of technical decisions. Job Details Bengaluru — Work from Office Interview Process - Recruiter Screening - Technical Assessment - Frontend Technical Interview - Hiring Manager Interview - Final Interview Important Note ClanX is a recruitment partner, helping upGrad hire Frontend Engineer.