Sr. Staff UX/UI Engineer - AI-Powered Design Systems

We are seeking a UX/UI engineer to design and develop user interfaces for AI-native applications, ensuring accessibility and usability.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype user interfaces that make complex AI capabilities accessible and intuitive for users
• Create design systems and component libraries that standardize AI interaction patterns across products
• Conduct user research to understand how people interact with AI features and iterate based on behavioral insights
• Design conversational interfaces, prompt builders, and feedback mechanisms for AI-powered features
• Develop information architecture for applications incorporating semantic search, recommendations, and AI-generated content
• Create responsive, accessible designs that meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards and Section 508 compliance
• Transform designs into production-ready code using modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue, Angular)
• Build reusable UI components that elegantly handle AI states
• Implement real-time interfaces for AI features including chat interfaces, live previews, and progressive disclosure
• Develop interactive visualizations for AI model outputs, confidence scores, and decision explanations
• Create smooth animations and micro-interactions that provide feedback during AI processing
• Leverage AI design tools (Figma AI, Framer AI, Galileo AI) to accelerate design iteration and prototyping
• Use AI coding assistants to rapidly implement and test design variations
• Design and implement A/B testing frameworks for AI feature adoption and usability
• Create intuitive controls for AI parameters (temperature, context, model selection) accessible to non-technical users
• Develop patterns for graceful degradation when AI services are unavailable
• Design transparency features that help users understand AI decision-making
• Partner with AI/ML engineers to understand technical constraints and possibilities
• Work with product managers to define AI feature requirements and success metrics
• Collaborate with content strategists to develop AI interaction copy and guidelines
• Conduct design reviews focusing on AI-human interaction patterns
• Document design decisions, AI interaction patterns, and component usage guidelines
• Mentor team members on designing for AI-augmented experiences

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines
• 3+ years of experience as a UX designer, UI engineer, product designer, or front-end engineer
• 2+ years of using design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD
• 2+ years of experience implementing designs in production using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript
• Experience with modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular)
• Portfolio demonstrating shipped products with thoughtful user experiences
• Experience designing and implementing responsive, mobile-first interfaces
• Understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design principles
• Experience with version control systems (Git)

Key Skills

• Design Tools: Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Principle, ProtoPie
• AI Design Tools: Figma AI features, Framer AI, Galileo AI, Magician, Uizard
• Frontend: React/Next.js, Vue.js, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS
• Component Libraries: Storybook, Bit, Material-UI, Ant Design, Shadcn/ui
• Animation: Framer Motion, GSAP, Lottie, CSS animations, React Spring
• Visualization: D3.js, Chart.js, Recharts, Three.js for 3D interfaces
• Development Tools: VS Code, GitHub Copilot, Chrome DevTools, Figma Dev Mode
• Testing: Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright, accessibility testing tools
• Collaboration: Figma, FigJam, Miro, Linear, Slack