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Web Developer
AI | Digital Collectibles | Blockchain
Hybrid
Team 35+ employees
About Us: https://about.virtualness.io/
Virtualness is an authentication, verification and engagement platform for credentials, awards, events, phygital goods and experiences- using AI-powered blockchain. Founded in 2022 by industry leaders Kirthiga Reddy (ex-Meta, ex-SoftBank) and Saurabh Doshi (ex-Meta, ex-Viacom), Virtualness is an end-to-end platform to design authenticated badges using generative AI, mint on blockchain, add rewards and securely distribute to a global audience- in less than a minute. Virtualness brings generative AI and blockchain to the masses. No prior knowledge of blockchain is required.
Virtualness is trusted by leading brands and organizations across the globe. From powering Asian Academy Awards with phygital awards, authenticating TiE50 Startup Winners, being the exclusive blockchain partner for Liga1- the largest Football league in Asia, authenticating Guinness World Record with Women in Cloud, providing blockchain voting for eWOW Global Awards, to delighting fans with exclusive access to icons such as Nuseir Yassin (Nas Daily), Cassandra Bankson, Shira Lazar– Virtualness is helping clients ensure tamper-proof authentication and permanence, enhance customer engagement through AI-led personalized rewards, and provide global accessibility for authentic digital experiences.
Virtualness is backed by blue chip investors including Blockchange Ventures, Polygon Ventures, F7 Ventures, Micron Ventures, Better Ventures, FalconX, Shorooq Partners, Impact Venture Capital, and Oceans Ventures, alongside angels like Carolyn Everson, Randi Zuckerberg, Harsh Jain, Stacy Brown-Philpot, and other influential thought leaders
Job Summary:
Become part of our innovative team as a Frontend Web Engineer Intern and contribute to projects at the forefront of the creator economy, blockchain, AI, and fantasy sports industries. As a Frontend Web Engineer Intern, you will collaborate with our talented team to design, develop, and maintain engaging and user-friendly web interfaces that enhance the user experience. This internship offers an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience in frontend web development while making meaningful contributions to our company’s success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Frontend Development: Design and implement responsive and interactive web interfaces using frameworks such as React, or next.js
- User Interface Design: Work closely with designers to translate design mockups and wireframes into functional and visually appealing frontend components and layouts.
- Cross-Browser Compatibility: Ensure compatibility and consistent rendering of web interfaces across different browsers and devices.
- Performance Optimization: Optimize frontend code and assets for performance, including minimizing load times and maximizing rendering speed.
- Accessibility: Implement accessibility best practices to ensure web interfaces are accessible to users with disabilities and comply with relevant standards and guidelines.
- Integration: Integrate frontend interfaces with backend APIs and services to enable seamless data exchange and functionality.
- Testing and Debugging: Conduct testing of frontend interfaces, identify and resolve issues and bugs, and ensure the reliability and usability of web applications.
- Documentation: Create clear and comprehensive documentation for frontend code, components, and development processes to facilitate collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Skills Required:
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript: Strong understanding of web development fundamentals, including HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript.
- Frontend Frameworks: Experience with frontend frameworks/libraries such as React.js, Next.js, and familiarity with state management tools.
- Responsive Design: Knowledge of responsive web design principles and techniques to create interfaces that adapt to various screen sizes and devices.
- Cross-Browser Compatibility: Understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and techniques to address them.
- User Experience (UX) Design: Basic understanding of UX design principles and usability best practices to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze complex problems, debug issues, and develop effective solutions in a frontend web development context.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure pixel-perfect implementation of design mockups and wireframes.
- Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders, and document technical solutions and decisions.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience with frontend web development, either through personal projects, coursework, or internships.
- Familiarity with version control systems such as Git for collaborative development.
- Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques and tools (e.g., Webpack, Lighthouse).
- Interest or experience in the creator economy, blockchain, AI, or fantasy sports industries.
