Staff Front-End Engineer - Robotics
Description For Staff Front-End Engineer - Robotics
Toyota Research Institute (TRI) is seeking a Staff Front-End Engineer to join their Robotics UX team. This role combines frontend development expertise with UX experience, focusing on building interfaces for mobile manipulation robots. The position requires 8+ years of software development experience and offers a competitive salary range of $202,400 to $303,600 per year.
The successful candidate will work at the intersection of robotics and user experience, developing intuitive interfaces that support manufacturing team members. You'll collaborate daily with UX designers, researchers, robotics engineers, and backend developers, applying user-centered design principles to shape TRI's robotics strategy.
Key responsibilities include developing responsive web applications, working closely with UX/UI designers, contributing to research and usability testing, and ensuring optimal performance and cross-browser compatibility. The role requires expertise in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks, along with experience in UX design tools and methodologies.
TRI offers a comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), paid time off, and an annual bonus structure. The company values diversity and inclusion, fostering an innovative and collaborative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior frontend developer who wants to make an impact in the robotics field while focusing on human-centered design.
Responsibilities For Staff Front-End Engineer - Robotics
- Develop responsive and interactive web applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript
- Work closely with UX/UI designers to apply user-centered design principles and maintain a consistent visual style across projects
- Contribute to research and usability testing activities to gather user feedback and inform design iterations and improvements
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
- Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness
- Write clean, maintainable code and participate in code reviews
- Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in front-end development and UX design
Requirements For Staff Front-End Engineer - Robotics
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Development, UX Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Proven experience as a Front-End Developer, with a strong portfolio showcasing relevant projects
- Fluency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js)
- Experience with UX design tools (e.g., Figma, Adobe Illustrator) and methodologies
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
