Lutely is an artist-first, AI-powered music tech platform. We help creators do more with their music by creating new sellable assets from their originals and providing a commission-free marketplace to license and sell their music directly to users and fans.
About the Role
We're looking for a Senior React Developer based in Michigan to join our engineering team. You'll lead the front-end development of rich, responsive tools that power the future of music. This is a chance to help shape a fast-moving, creator-first platform from the ground up.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain advanced front-end features using React.js and other related elements in the tech stack
Develop reusable components and scalable UI systems
Collaborate with design, product, and backend teams to deliver polished, intuitive experiences
Optimize applications for speed, performance, and responsiveness
Requirements
Experienced React.js developer to lead front-end architecture and drive smart, scalable decisions
Similar experience with server technologies, we use NextJS and JestJS
You should be able to describe in detail a product you've delivered or system you've built. Highlighting decisions you've made and what you've learned from it.
Experience and enthusiasm for adjacent technologies for observability, testing, deployment, experimentation, logging, analytics. Part of this role is evaluating and incorporating the right technologies.
Strong communication is a must, spanning design/architecture, strategy, remote team communication, collaborating with technical partners
Leadership experience a plus - TL'ing, managing, mentorship, building culture
Deep understanding of the modern React ecosystem: hooks, performance optimization, state management and scalable component architecture
Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3
Proven experience building responsive, high-performance web applications across modern browsers
Solid grasp of asynchronous data flows and working with RESTful APIs
Comfortable navigating browser quirks, cross-browser compatibility, and responsive design patterns
Proficiency with Git, Figma, and collaborative development workflows (e.g. code reviews, pull requests)
Must be based in Michigan (remote within the state is welcome)
Bonus if you have a passion for music, creator tools, or media tech
Nice to Have
TypeScript and/or Next.js experience
Familiarity with Tailwind CSS
Background in music tech, audio tools, or creator platforms
Experience writing unit and integration tests
What We Offer
Competitive salary ($120K-$150K) and optional equity package based on experience. We're early-stage and want builders who think like owners.
Remote flexibility, as long as you're based in Michigan
Opportunity to help shape a new music tech paradigm