Job Description
Are you a creative technologist passionate about bringing static designs to life through code?
Apex Digital Systems is seeking a visionary Senior 2D Web & Interactive Developer to join our elite engineering team in San Francisco. We are building the next generation of immersive web experiences, blending high-performance coding with artistic fluidity. In this role, you will push the boundaries of the browser, creating seamless 2D animations, interactive data visualizations, and engaging user interfaces.
Why Join Us?
- Work with cutting-edge technologies in a fully remote-first, high-performance culture.
- Competitive compensation and equity package.
- Opportunity to shape the visual future of our flagship product.
If you have an eye for detail and a mastery of vector and canvas rendering, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Architect and develop high-performance 2D interactive web applications using HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
- Implement complex animations and visual effects using Canvas API, SVG, and WebGL.
- Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and mockups into pixel-perfect, fluid interfaces.
- Optimize rendering performance to ensure 60fps animations across all devices and network conditions.
- Maintain and refactor existing codebases to improve scalability and maintainability.
- Conduct code reviews and mentor junior developers on best practices for interactive graphics.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional experience in front-end development with a focus on 2D graphics.
- Expert knowledge of JavaScript, including asynchronous programming and event handling.
- Strong proficiency in 2D animation libraries (e.g., GSAP, Anime.js, Pixi.js) or game engines (e.g., Phaser).
- Deep understanding of vector graphics (SVG) and bitmap manipulation (Canvas).
- Experience with responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.