Principal Frontend AI Engineer
PennyMac, Carrollton, TX, United States
PENNYMAC
Pennymac (NYSE: PFSI) is a specialty financial services firm with a comprehensive mortgage platform and integrated business focused on the production and servicing of U.S. mortgage loans and the management of investments related to the U.S. mortgage market.
At Pennymac, our people are the foundation of our success and at the heart of our dynamic work culture. Together, we work towards a unified goal of helping millions of Americans achieve aspirations of homeownership through the complete mortgage journey.
Job Overview
As a Principal Frontend Engineer on the AI Platform Services team, you will be the architect of the platform's "face" and the guardian of the user experience. While the backend team builds the "brain" (RAG pipelines and autonomous agents), you will build the "Collaborative Canvas"—the interface where human ingenuity meets artificial intelligence.
You will not just be building standard dashboards; you will be engineering complex, AI-native interfaces that rival commercial tools like Cursor and Linear. You will solve unique challenges in Generative UI, real-time state synchronization, and browser-based code editing. You will define how our engineers interact with autonomous agents, moving beyond simple "chatbots" to build a deeply integrated, multi-modal workspace that feels like a natural extension of the person's mind.
This role requires a unique blend of elite frontend engineering, a deep understanding of developer tooling (IDEs, CI/CD interfaces), and a visionary approach to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) in the age of AI.
Why Join Pennymac?
Chart Pennymac’s AI Course: This is a greenfield opportunity to join a foundational team and build a transformative platform from the ground up, with the stability and resources of an industry leader.
Define the AI Interface: This is an opportunity to invent new UI patterns for "Agentic Workflows." You will move beyond static forms to build interfaces that generate themselves based on user intent and AI context.
High-Impact & Visibility: Nexus is a top-priority strategic initiative. Your work will be the primary touchpoint for senior leadership and hundreds of engineers, directly impacting the "Idea-to-Production" velocity of the entire organization.
Solve Unique Problems: You will tackle cutting-edge challenges in Collaborative Editing (CRDTs), Streaming UI, and Visualizing Complex Agent Reasoning—problems that sit at the bleeding edge of modern web development.
Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package, including comprehensive health/dental/vision plans, 401(k) matching, and more.
Career Growth: We are committed to the growth of our team members and provide opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career advancement within a leading FinTech company.
A Typical Day
Who We Are
The Pennymac technology team is building a new division to fundamentally change how we build software. We are creating an AI-powered platform designed to be a force multiplier for our entire Digital Technology Organization. Our mission is to build the next generation of intelligent developer tools that will accelerate our SDLC, automate tasks, and empower our product and engineering teams to deliver industry-leading mortgage technology faster than ever before.
This is a small, tight-knit, and fast-moving team working to rapidly build and deploy new AI tools that directly serve our fellow engineers and product managers. We are looking for a passionate, hands-on technologist to be a foundational member of this team.
The Opportunity
As a Principal Frontend AI Engineer on the AI Platform Services team, you will be the architect of the platform's "face" and the guardian of the user experience. While the backend team builds the "brain" (RAG pipelines and autonomous agents), you will build the "Collaborative Canvas" —the interface where human ingenuity meets artificial intelligence.
You will not just be building standard dashboards; you will be engineering complex, AI-native interfaces that rival commercial tools like Cursor and Linear. You will solve unique challenges in Generative UI , real-time state synchronization, and browser-based code editing. You will define how our engineers interact with autonomous agents, moving beyond simple "chatbots" to build a deeply integrated, multi-modal workspace that feels like a natural extension of the person's mind.
This role requires a unique blend of elite frontend engineering, a deep understanding of developer tooling (IDEs, CI/CD interfaces), and a visionary approach to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) in the age of AI.
Why Join Pennymac?
Chart Pennymac’s AI Course: This is a greenfield opportunity to join a foundational team and build a transformative platform from the ground up, with the stability and resources of an industry leader.
Define the AI Interface: This is an opportunity to invent new UI patterns for "Agentic Workflows." You will move beyond static forms to build interfaces that generate themselves based on user intent and AI context.
High-Impact & Visibility: Nexus is a top-priority strategic initiative. Your work will be the primary touchpoint for senior leadership and hundreds of engineers, directly impacting the "Idea-to-Production" velocity of the entire organization.
Solve Unique Problems: You will tackle cutting-edge challenges in Collaborative Editing (CRDTs) , Streaming UI , and Visualizing Complex Agent Reasoning —problems that sit at the bleeding edge of modern web development.
Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package, including comprehensive health/dental/vision plans, 401(k) matching, and more.
Career Growth: We are committed to the growth of our team members and provide opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career advancement within a leading FinTech company.
What You’ll Bring
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
Architect the Agentic Workspace: Design and build the core frontend architecture for the AI platform using React , TypeScript , and Next.js , ensuring sub-second performance even with heavy data visualization and real-time streams.
Build the "Collaborative Canvas": Engineer a real-time, multi-player workspace where AI agents and humans can co-author artifacts (User Stories, PRDs, Architecture Diagrams). Implement CRDTs (Conflict-Free Replicated Data Types) and WebSocket infrastructures to manage shared state seamlessly without data loss.
Master the "Generative UI": Develop a robust component registry and rendering engine that allows AI agents to dynamically generate interactive UI elements (charts, forms, checklists) on the fly, rather than just outputting text.
Visualize Intelligence: Create intuitive visualizations for the "Unified Context Library," allowing users to see why an AI agent made a decision, trace its sources (Jira, Confluence, GitLab), and inspect its reasoning graph via interactive diagrams.
Partner with the Backend: Collaborate closely with Principal Backend Engineers to define the API contracts (GraphQL, Streaming JSON, Server-Sent Events) that enable the frontend to consume complex agent outputs efficiently.
Developer Experience (DX) Leadership: Work directly with your "customers" (Pennymac engineers and product analysts) to understand their workflows. Translate their friction points into elegant UI solutions that reduce context switching.
Establish Frontend Standards: Take ownership of the frontend DevOps pipeline, testing strategy (E2E/Integration), and architectural standards. Evangelize "AI-Native" design patterns across the broader technology organization.
What We're Looking For (Qualifications)
Must-Haves:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, HCI, or related engineering disciplines, or equivalent professional experience.
Elite Expertise in React & TypeScript: A proven track record (8+ years) of building complex, data-heavy Single Page Applications (SPAs). Deep mastery of React internals, hooks, context, and performance optimization.
Next.js & Server Components: Experience with modern Next.js architectures (App
Why You Should Join
As one of the top mortgage lenders in the country, Pennymac has helped over 4 million lifetime homeowners achieve and sustain their aspirations of home. Our vision is to be the most trusted partner for home. Together, 4,000 Pennymac team members across the country are guided by our core values: to be Accountable, Reliable and Ethical in all that we do. Pennymac is committed to conducting a business that makes positive contributions and promotes long-term sustainable growth and to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported.
Benefits That Bring It Home: Whether you're looking for flexible benefits for today, setting up short-term goals for tomorrow, or planning for long-term success and retirement, Pennymac's benefits have you covered. Some key benefits include:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, illness, and parental leave
Wellness Programs, Employee Recognition Programs, and onsite gyms and cafe style dining (select locations)
Retirement benefits, life insurance, 401k match, and tuition reimbursement
Philanthropy Programs including matching gifts, volunteer grants, charitable grants and corporate sponsorships
To learn more about our benefits visit: https://pennymacnews.page.link/benefits
For residents with state required benefit information, additional information can be found at: https://www.pennymac.com/additional-benefits-information
Compensation: Individual salary may vary based on multiple factors including specific role, geographic location / market data, and skills and experience as defined below:
Lower in range - Building skills and experience in the role
Mid-range - Experience and skills align with proficiency in the role
Higher in range - Experience and skills add value above typical requirements of the role
Some roles may be eligible for performance-based compensation and/or stock-based incentives awarded to employees based on company and individual performance.
Salary
$90,000 - $150,000
Work Model
OFFICE
Pennymac (NYSE: PFSI) is a specialty financial services firm with a comprehensive mortgage platform and integrated business focused on the production and servicing of U.S. mortgage loans and the management of investments related to the U.S. mortgage market.
At Pennymac, our people are the foundation of our success and at the heart of our dynamic work culture. Together, we work towards a unified goal of helping millions of Americans achieve aspirations of homeownership through the complete mortgage journey.
Job Overview
As a Principal Frontend Engineer on the AI Platform Services team, you will be the architect of the platform's "face" and the guardian of the user experience. While the backend team builds the "brain" (RAG pipelines and autonomous agents), you will build the "Collaborative Canvas"—the interface where human ingenuity meets artificial intelligence.
You will not just be building standard dashboards; you will be engineering complex, AI-native interfaces that rival commercial tools like Cursor and Linear. You will solve unique challenges in Generative UI, real-time state synchronization, and browser-based code editing. You will define how our engineers interact with autonomous agents, moving beyond simple "chatbots" to build a deeply integrated, multi-modal workspace that feels like a natural extension of the person's mind.
This role requires a unique blend of elite frontend engineering, a deep understanding of developer tooling (IDEs, CI/CD interfaces), and a visionary approach to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) in the age of AI.
Why Join Pennymac?
Chart Pennymac’s AI Course: This is a greenfield opportunity to join a foundational team and build a transformative platform from the ground up, with the stability and resources of an industry leader.
Define the AI Interface: This is an opportunity to invent new UI patterns for "Agentic Workflows." You will move beyond static forms to build interfaces that generate themselves based on user intent and AI context.
High-Impact & Visibility: Nexus is a top-priority strategic initiative. Your work will be the primary touchpoint for senior leadership and hundreds of engineers, directly impacting the "Idea-to-Production" velocity of the entire organization.
Solve Unique Problems: You will tackle cutting-edge challenges in Collaborative Editing (CRDTs), Streaming UI, and Visualizing Complex Agent Reasoning—problems that sit at the bleeding edge of modern web development.
Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package, including comprehensive health/dental/vision plans, 401(k) matching, and more.
Career Growth: We are committed to the growth of our team members and provide opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career advancement within a leading FinTech company.
A Typical Day
Who We Are
The Pennymac technology team is building a new division to fundamentally change how we build software. We are creating an AI-powered platform designed to be a force multiplier for our entire Digital Technology Organization. Our mission is to build the next generation of intelligent developer tools that will accelerate our SDLC, automate tasks, and empower our product and engineering teams to deliver industry-leading mortgage technology faster than ever before.
This is a small, tight-knit, and fast-moving team working to rapidly build and deploy new AI tools that directly serve our fellow engineers and product managers. We are looking for a passionate, hands-on technologist to be a foundational member of this team.
The Opportunity
As a Principal Frontend AI Engineer on the AI Platform Services team, you will be the architect of the platform's "face" and the guardian of the user experience. While the backend team builds the "brain" (RAG pipelines and autonomous agents), you will build the "Collaborative Canvas" —the interface where human ingenuity meets artificial intelligence.
You will not just be building standard dashboards; you will be engineering complex, AI-native interfaces that rival commercial tools like Cursor and Linear. You will solve unique challenges in Generative UI , real-time state synchronization, and browser-based code editing. You will define how our engineers interact with autonomous agents, moving beyond simple "chatbots" to build a deeply integrated, multi-modal workspace that feels like a natural extension of the person's mind.
This role requires a unique blend of elite frontend engineering, a deep understanding of developer tooling (IDEs, CI/CD interfaces), and a visionary approach to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) in the age of AI.
Why Join Pennymac?
Chart Pennymac’s AI Course: This is a greenfield opportunity to join a foundational team and build a transformative platform from the ground up, with the stability and resources of an industry leader.
Define the AI Interface: This is an opportunity to invent new UI patterns for "Agentic Workflows." You will move beyond static forms to build interfaces that generate themselves based on user intent and AI context.
High-Impact & Visibility: Nexus is a top-priority strategic initiative. Your work will be the primary touchpoint for senior leadership and hundreds of engineers, directly impacting the "Idea-to-Production" velocity of the entire organization.
Solve Unique Problems: You will tackle cutting-edge challenges in Collaborative Editing (CRDTs) , Streaming UI , and Visualizing Complex Agent Reasoning —problems that sit at the bleeding edge of modern web development.
Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package, including comprehensive health/dental/vision plans, 401(k) matching, and more.
Career Growth: We are committed to the growth of our team members and provide opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career advancement within a leading FinTech company.
What You’ll Bring
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
Architect the Agentic Workspace: Design and build the core frontend architecture for the AI platform using React , TypeScript , and Next.js , ensuring sub-second performance even with heavy data visualization and real-time streams.
Build the "Collaborative Canvas": Engineer a real-time, multi-player workspace where AI agents and humans can co-author artifacts (User Stories, PRDs, Architecture Diagrams). Implement CRDTs (Conflict-Free Replicated Data Types) and WebSocket infrastructures to manage shared state seamlessly without data loss.
Master the "Generative UI": Develop a robust component registry and rendering engine that allows AI agents to dynamically generate interactive UI elements (charts, forms, checklists) on the fly, rather than just outputting text.
Visualize Intelligence: Create intuitive visualizations for the "Unified Context Library," allowing users to see why an AI agent made a decision, trace its sources (Jira, Confluence, GitLab), and inspect its reasoning graph via interactive diagrams.
Partner with the Backend: Collaborate closely with Principal Backend Engineers to define the API contracts (GraphQL, Streaming JSON, Server-Sent Events) that enable the frontend to consume complex agent outputs efficiently.
Developer Experience (DX) Leadership: Work directly with your "customers" (Pennymac engineers and product analysts) to understand their workflows. Translate their friction points into elegant UI solutions that reduce context switching.
Establish Frontend Standards: Take ownership of the frontend DevOps pipeline, testing strategy (E2E/Integration), and architectural standards. Evangelize "AI-Native" design patterns across the broader technology organization.
What We're Looking For (Qualifications)
Must-Haves:
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, HCI, or related engineering disciplines, or equivalent professional experience.
Elite Expertise in React & TypeScript: A proven track record (8+ years) of building complex, data-heavy Single Page Applications (SPAs). Deep mastery of React internals, hooks, context, and performance optimization.
Next.js & Server Components: Experience with modern Next.js architectures (App
Why You Should Join
As one of the top mortgage lenders in the country, Pennymac has helped over 4 million lifetime homeowners achieve and sustain their aspirations of home. Our vision is to be the most trusted partner for home. Together, 4,000 Pennymac team members across the country are guided by our core values: to be Accountable, Reliable and Ethical in all that we do. Pennymac is committed to conducting a business that makes positive contributions and promotes long-term sustainable growth and to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported.
Benefits That Bring It Home: Whether you're looking for flexible benefits for today, setting up short-term goals for tomorrow, or planning for long-term success and retirement, Pennymac's benefits have you covered. Some key benefits include:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision
Paid Time Off Programs including vacation, holidays, illness, and parental leave
Wellness Programs, Employee Recognition Programs, and onsite gyms and cafe style dining (select locations)
Retirement benefits, life insurance, 401k match, and tuition reimbursement
Philanthropy Programs including matching gifts, volunteer grants, charitable grants and corporate sponsorships
To learn more about our benefits visit: https://pennymacnews.page.link/benefits
For residents with state required benefit information, additional information can be found at: https://www.pennymac.com/additional-benefits-information
Compensation: Individual salary may vary based on multiple factors including specific role, geographic location / market data, and skills and experience as defined below:
Lower in range - Building skills and experience in the role
Mid-range - Experience and skills align with proficiency in the role
Higher in range - Experience and skills add value above typical requirements of the role
Some roles may be eligible for performance-based compensation and/or stock-based incentives awarded to employees based on company and individual performance.
Salary
$90,000 - $150,000
Work Model
OFFICE