As the first dedicated UX Engineer, you will bridge the gap between design and engineering for a high-growth startup. You will own the component library, optimize front-end performance, and shape micro-frontend architecture. This is a high-impact role where you will define the visual language and technical standards for a category-defining product.
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Senior UX Engineer at VC-backed integration platform
Are you a master of UI polish and performance engineering? This well-funded London startup is looking for its first UX Engineer to own the design system and shape the future of their integration gateway. If you thrive on building high-performance React applications and want to influence the visual language of an enterprise-scale product, this is the perfect opportunity to make your mark.
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Location
London, United Kingdom
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
VC-backed enterprise integration platform
What you will do
- Build and maintain a reusable component library and design system using React and TypeScript.
- Optimize front-end performance by monitoring Core Web Vitals and managing bundle size budgets.
- Collaborate with product and design to prototype and validate interactive proofs-of-concept rapidly.
Who this is a fit for
- 4+ years of professional front-end experience with a focus on UI/UX detail and polish.
- Expert-level proficiency in React, TypeScript, and modern CSS frameworks like Tailwind.
- Strong understanding of performance engineering, including bundle analysis and code-splitting patterns.
Why this role is remarkable
- Act as the in-house authority on taste and polish for a global developer-facing platform.
- Join a fast-growing team backed by top-tier VCs and industry leaders in the SaaS space.
- Enjoy a high-ownership environment with equity participation and a generous home office allowance.
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