General Summary:

The Front-End engineer II is responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining high quality, innovative, and fully performing front-end code for web applications. This role works cross-functionally to ensure the alignment of web design and user experience while optimizing web pages for maximum efficiency, in compliance with coding standards

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of the UI/UX design for our flagship remote control product, setting new standards for what software should feel like
• Apply a keen artistic eye to every design decision, ensuring our UIs are not just functional but visually compelling
• Collaborate closely with product managers and developers to translate complex technical concepts into intuitive, user-friendly interfaces
• Dive into the backend to understand how it fuels the frontend, ensuring a seamless and cohesive user experience
• Experiment boldly with new ideas and technologies to push the boundaries of what's possible in a remote control application
• Tackle the intricacies of frontend state management to create consistent, responsive, and maintainable interfaces
• Continuously iterate on designs based on user feedback, analytics, and your own creative insights

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required:

•  A proven track record of designing and developing user interfaces that delight users and stand up to the rigors of a high-demand, real-time environment
•  A portfolio that showcases exceptional talent in UI design, highlighting your ability to simplify and beautify complex user interactions
•  A broad technical background with a willingness to engage in spirited discussions about the merits of different technologies and design approaches
•  A strong sense of aesthetics and a deep understanding of what makes a user interface intuitive and engaging
•  Proficiency in modern design software and a grasp of frontend technologies that influence design implementation
•  The ability to articulate design choices and advocate for the user experience with passion and persuasive clarity
• A commitment to continuous learning and improvement, with a penchant for staying ahead of the curve on emerging design trends and technologies

Educational/Vocational/Previous Experience Recommendations:

•  5 years of experience in UI/UX design and development
•  Experience with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
•  Experience with Git
•  Experience with C#/.NET (WinForms) and Java (Swing) is a plus

Working Conditions:

• Onsite/Hybrid/Remote depending on location 
• 0-10% travel may be required