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UI/UX Engineer

UI/UX Engineer

CompanyFlagship Pioneering
LocationCambridge, MA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelJunior, Mid Level

Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience in front-end development, UX, or Design with JavaScript, React, or similar frameworks.
  • Experience working with Retool or similar tools and frameworks.
  • Strong UX and design intuition, with an ability to create intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces.
  • Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
  • Experience working with RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services.
  • Understanding of git best practices.
  • Acute listening skills and patience to deeply understand user challenges.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and team-first mentality.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
  • Energetic self-starter and independent thinker, with strong attention to detail.
  • Eager to work with highly skilled and dynamic teams in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, and technical setting.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and support internal tools and dashboards using Retool.
  • Gather feedback from users and iterate on UI/UX improvements.
  • Work closely with product managers and software engineers to build efficient and user-friendly internal applications.
  • Design custom Retool components to meet specific needs and pair with software engineers to implement them.
  • Ensure a high level of usability, accessibility, and responsiveness in all UI components.
  • Participate in the entire software development life cycle, focusing on designing, implementing, and maintaining front-end tools.
  • Document and help support best practices to foster a collaborative development culture.
  • Write clear, concise documentation for both engineers and end users.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with JavaScript, TypeScript, or Python.
  • Experience with SQL and database design for optimizing queries.
  • Background in data visualization and dashboard design.
  • Previous experience in a fast-paced startup or SaaS environment.