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# UI Engineer

- **Company:** Horizontal Talent
- **Location:** Sacramento, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $228,800.0 - $322,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), A/B Testing, Automation of Tests, Unit Testing, Design of User Interfaces, TypeScript, Web Applications, ReactJS, Graphql, Servicenow
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/59758460-ui-engineer

## About the Role

* 6+ years of experience building and shipping software with JavaScript, TypeScript, React, GraphQL, or server-driven UI approaches.
 * Strong experience using unit tests and automation tools to verify quality and support releases.
 * Ability to write maintainable, well-documented code for modern web applications.
 * Comfort working in a collaborative environment with cross-functional partners.
 * Strong communication skills and a willingness to seek feedback and different perspectives.
 * Thoughtful decision-making with the ability to avoid unnecessary complexity.
 * Commitment to helping others grow and contributing to an inclusive, supportive team culture.

Preferred Skills

 * Experience with TV, mobile, or full-stack environments.
 * Exposure to accessibility best practices and performance-minded UI development.
 * Interest in UX, consumer behavior, or business strategy as it relates to product development.
 * Familiarity with feature experimentation or A/B testing workflows.

Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive workplace where people with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can do their best work. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential to innovation, collaboration, and long-term success.

## Description

Join a fast-paced team building modern user experiences for web and connected TV platforms, with opportunities to expand into additional devices over time. This role is ideal for a collaborative UI engineer who enjoys creating polished, accessible, and high-performing products using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and GraphQL.
Responsibilities

 * Partner with design, product, backend engineering, and data science teams to build engaging user experiences.
 * Develop and enhance product features and experimentation work using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and GraphQL.
 * Build maintainable web and TV client applications with clear documentation and thoughtful implementation.
 * Create automated tests, including unit coverage and end-to-end UI validation, to support quality and reliability.
 * Contribute to a high-performance environment by sharing ideas, collaborating openly, and taking ownership of your work.
 * Apply a practical, user-focused approach to problem-solving while balancing tradeoffs and long-term maintainability.


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