Job Description

***This position is on W2****

Job Title: UX Engineer

Location: San Jose (Hybrid)

Duration: 5 months on W2

Pay Rate: $40 to $50 hrs. on W2

Job Description:

Client is a global leader in cloud software and a pioneer in hyper-converged infrastructure solutions. We're committed to making computing invisible anywhere, serving companies worldwide with our unified platform for managing applications across private, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments., We embrace a design-first philosophy that brings consumer-grade experiences and web-scale engineering together, creating exceptional user experiences similar to those of industry leaders like Apple and Tesla.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a User Experience Engineer (UXE) contractor to drive innovative user experiences across our portfolio and join our design team. This role uniquely positions you at the intersection of design and technology, where you'll blend technical expertise with user experience principles to create intuitive, delightful interactions that enhance our products.

Core Responsibilities

Design Audit resolution

• Identify the nature of the issue and categorize the resolution effort

• Help resolve large quantities of issues in a timely manner with the help of our more senior engineers.

Design Implementation & Prototyping

• Translate design concepts into user flows, wireframes, mockups, and functional prototypes

• Create and iterate on rapid prototypes, from micro-interactions to complete workflows

• Build and maintain platforms for showcasing prototypes both internally and to customers

• Implement responsive, accessible, and performant UIs with careful attention to design fidelity

• Optimize application performance and scalability while maintaining design integrity

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Serve as a liaison between Design and Engineering teams

• Participate in fit and finish reviews to ensure seamless communication

• Work closely with UX/UI Designers and researchers to validate design concept

• Educate engineering teams about Design System best practices and accessibility standards

Required Qualification

• 3+ years of UI/Front End development experience

• Expert knowledge of modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3

• Strong experience with React or similar modern JavaScript frameworks

• Proficiency with CSS preprocessors (Sass, Less, Stylus)

• Demonstrated experience with Git and package managers (NPM/Yarn)

• Strong understanding of UX/UI design principles and accessibility standards

• Working knowledge of design tools (Figma, Sketch, Illustrator)

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and communication skills

• Portfolio demonstrating both technical proficiency and design sensibility

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with advanced layout techniques (CSS Grid, Flexbox)

• Proficiency with data visualization libraries (D3.js)

• Knowledge of React ecosystem (Hooks, Redux, Router)

• Experience with modern build tools (Webpack) and CI/CD pipelines

• Expertise in animations (CSS, SVG, Lottie)

• Background in unit testing and visual regression testing

• Understanding of backend technologies and RESTful APIs

• Experience with cloud databases and serverless architectures

Educational Background

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Design, or related field, or equivalent practical

experience. We value diverse educational backgrounds that demonstrate both technical

capability and design thinking

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