Frontend Engineer

Are you an experienced Frontend Engineer who thrives on
developing efficient and scalable applications with the end user in mind?
At Speech Processing Solutions, we develop speech recognition and management tools that help professionals in law, healthcare, and beyond work smarter and more efficiently. In this role, you'll join the team behind our flagship product, Philips SpeechLive, and, working closely with our Frontend Lead, help shape its next chapter as we roll out new AI-powered features and ensure intuitive, seamless user experiences.

What You'll Do

• Design develop and deliver robust, efficient, and scalable frontend applications using 3, TypeScript/JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Conduct intensive pull request reviews with a strong understanding of product structure and development rules.
• Communicate daily with external engineers and stakeholders to coordinate work and resolve any impediments.
• Work closely with product managers, engineers and cross-functional teams to translate requirements into high-quality solutions in an agile development environment.
• Manage and oversee the release process, including preparing branches, configuring environments, and taking full ownership of release related activities.

What you bring 

• A strong technical foundation with 4+ years of hands-on experience as a frontend engineer, with a professional background in 3, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3. 
• Knowledge of component-based architecture, state management (Pinia), REST APIs and GraphQL integration, and test automation (unit-, integration-, and end-to-end tests).
• Understanding of socket communication channels, including streaming data, real-time notifications, and chat functionality.
• Strong understanding of cross-platform development and microfrontend architecture.
• Solid system-level knowledge including familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, frontend build tools (Vite), and version control (Git). 
• Experience translating design mockups and UX concepts into responsive, and accessible interfaces, ensuring high performance across browsers and devices.
• Experience with AI-assisted coding/prompt engineering using modern tools such as GitHub Copilot to accelerate development, reduce repetitive work, and focus on innovation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English (additional languages a plus).
• Analytical thinking to break down complex issues and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to take ownership of end-to-end solution development while keeping the bigger picture of project objectives in mind.
• Creative problem-solving and debugging, with a structured approach to minimize technical debt.
• Active listening and constructive participation in team discussions and code reviews. Experience in scrum preferred.
• Strong time management and task estimation to consistently meet deadlines.
• Nice to have:
  • Experience implementing audio chunking, real-time streaming, and low-latency audio transfer using Web Audio API, WebRTC, or WebSocket for speech understanding.
  • Experience with hardware-to-software communication, HID commands, and firmware–software integration.

What we offer:

• In accordance with the collective agreement for the Electrical- and Electronics Industry, the minimum base salary for this role is € 65650 gross per year. The actual compensation package will be tailored to your experience and qualifications 
• Stability with innovation: be part of a recognized global leader in speech management and recognition solutions, sold under the renowned Philips brand 
• A collaborative culture: Experience an inclusive, international team that values Ownership, Talent, and Transparency. We're driven, supportive, and excited to welcome new ideas and people. 
• Continuous learning: a dedicated framework for your development as well as access to Pluralsight and other professional development resources to support your growth 
• Comprehensive perks and benefits including:
  • Flexible working hours 
  • Home-office Days 
  • A company canteen and healthy snacks 
  • employee assistance program 
  • 24th and 31st of December as additional days off
  • 24/7 accident insurance 
  • Pension scheme (opt-in) 
  • Gym membership at Wienerberg City & Country Club 
  • Free on-site parking 
  • Team events and company-wide get-togethers