Location Philadelphia, PA or remote in the US Must have Skills • Skill 1 – 7Yrs of Exp – Deck.gl, React, • Skill 2 – 7Yrs of Exp – JavaScript, HTML/CSS, • Skill 3 – 5Yrs of Exp – SQL Good To have Skills • Skill 1 – 3 Yrs of Exp – Carto, • Skill 2 – 3 Yrs of Exp – JSON, • Skill 3 – 3 Yrs of Exp – API, • Job Description • We are seeking an experienced Data Visualization Lead to design and build advanced, interactive visualizations that translate complex datasets into compelling insights. • This role demands a deep understanding of React and Deck.gl, along with strong UI/UX sensibilities and a collaborative, leadership-oriented mindset. • You'll lead a small team of developers and work closely with data scientists, engineers, and product managers to shape data-driven user experiences. Key Responsibilities • Design, architect, and develop high-performance, interactive data visualizations using React, Deck.gl, and supporting technologies • Lead a team of visualization engineers, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into effective visual storytelling. • Optimize rendering performance for large-scale geospatial and temporal datasets. • Ensure visualizations are accessible, intuitive, and responsive across devices. • Maintain a scalable visualization codebase, implementing best practices in testing, performance, and maintainability. • Stay current on trends in data visualization and front-end technologies to guide the team's innovation. Required Qualifications • 8+ years of experience in front-end development, with at least 2 years focused on data visualization. • Proficiency in React.js and Deck.gl (including Layers, Views, and integration with Carto). • Strong understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML/CSS, and rendering pipelines (WebGL, Canvas). • Experience with data manipulation libraries (e.g., D3.js, Lodash) and working with APIs or large datasets. • Experience leading engineering projects or small teams. • Excellent communication and visual storytelling skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with design systems, Figma or Storybook. • Background in geographic information systems (GIS) or urban data. • Prior experience in fast-paced agile environment.