UI Engineer

• Partner with other designers and developers to design and build the system, which includes our design tokens, component library, and design system site.
• Serve as a bridge between design and development teams.
• Advocate for design in the enterprise; both internally at SAS, and externally via our Medium publication and other web presences.
• Collaborate with Product Management to validate desired functionality.
• Interactively test the system using low and/or high-fidelity prototypes.
• Leverage user data and research, both quantitative and qualitative, to make decisions (surveys, usability tests, feedback from support).
• See the world and our products through the eyes of our users and design to meet their mental models.

• You’re curious, passionate, authentic, and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Graphic Design, UX/UI Design; or in a related design or front-end related field.
• 5+ years of experience designing and developing user interfaces and prototypes using UCD methodologies.
• Experience with JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

The nice to haves

• Experience developing complex design systems.
• JS libraries/frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue.
• Scripting languages (Python or Ruby preferred).
• Designing responsive user interfaces across different devices (web, mouse/touch, mobile).
• The workflow includes testing and documentation.
• Visual design skills, strong interest/knowledge of typography.
• Designing with accessibility and localization in mind.
• Mobile user interface design (Apple HIG, Google Material).
• Portfolio examples of compelling web/app experiences.

Other knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Understanding and appreciation of component-use and UI consistency standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work well with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Solid organizational skills.
• Ability to actively and enthusiastically collaborate with members across teams.
• Ability to balance business, design, and technical constraints.