Senior UX Engineer

📋 Description

• Take the lead in designing and developing user-friendly, high-performance interfaces for interactive map-based systems.

• Design scalable frontend systems to handle complex geospatial and real-time data flows.

• Create dynamic visualizations using advanced technologies like WebGL and frameworks such as Deck.gl and Three.js.

• Drive key frontend architectural decisions and establish best practices for engineering and UX teams.

• Collaborate closely with designers and researchers to transform user insights into seamless and functional user experiences.

• Utilize usability testing, heuristic reviews, and iterative prototyping to enhance product functionality.

• Optimize rendering performance and user interaction for large datasets and 3D environments.

• Advocate for accessibility, responsive design, and consistent user experiences across different platforms.

• Provide mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers on modern frontend patterns and UX principles.

• Contribute to the enhancement of our design system and shared UI component library.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in frontend development and UX engineering, showcasing growth and leadership.

• Expertise in React and its ecosystem, including Hooks, Context API, and Redux.

• Successful track record in designing and building map-based applications using tools like Mapbox, Leaflet, or OpenLayers.

• Strong understanding of frontend state management, data architecture, and real-time data handling.

• Proficiency in optimizing performance for large-scale data-intensive applications.

• Demonstrated ability to lead UX strategy within engineering teams.

• Experience collaborating with product and design teams to shape feature roadmaps and user journeys.

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and live data visualization techniques.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills.

• U.S. citizenship is a requirement due to project specifications.

• Preferred experience in 3D geospatial visualization, GIS tools, and WebGL shader development.

• Proficiency in TypeScript and strongly typed UI development environments is a plus.

• Knowledge of WebAssembly, multithreaded rendering, and performance-optimized web workflows is preferred.

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, frontend testing frameworks, and performance monitoring tools is a plus.

• Previous exposure to defense, aerospace, or real-time simulation environments is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• 100% Employer-paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for you and your family

• Participation in the company's 401k program

• Unlimited PTO policy with a required minimum of 2 weeks

• Equity Package

• Work/Home Office Stipend

• Global Entry Reimbursement

• 16-Week Paid Parental Leave

• Monthly Health and Wellness Stipend