UX Engineer IV

Applied Materials

. Translate UX research insights, interaction designs, and visual specifications into performant, scalable front-end implementations .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeAustin • Arizona • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $156,000 - $214,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Front-End Development, particularly with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and React, while effectively collaborating with UX designers to create scalable, user-centered design systems. Proven ability to lead teams, mentor developers, and optimize applications for performance and accessibility.

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Front-End DevelopmentDesign SystemsHTML5, CSS3, JavaScriptReact FrameworkUX/UI Collaboration

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Hard Skills

HTML5CSS3JavaScriptReactFigmaDesign SystemsComponent LibrariesUsability TestingAPIsNode.js

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCollaborationMentoringCoachingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Figma Dev ModeDesign TokensAgile MethodologiesPrototyping ToolsAI-Assisted Development

Industry Keywords

Human-Computer InteractionEnterprise Software DevelopmentHigh-Tech IndustriesUsabilityInformation Architecture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularJavaScriptNode.jsPythonReactVue.js

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Translate UX research insights, interaction designs, and visual specifications into performant, scalable front-end implementations
Develop and maintain reusable UI components aligned with design-system and UI-kit standards
Contribute to full-stack development and integrate front-end experiences with backend services
Optimize applications for usability, WCAG accessibility compliance, responsiveness, and performance
Govern design-system implementation across products and platforms
Enforce standards for typography, colors, spacing, tokens, and component usage
Partner with UX designers to evolve design systems and convert design artifacts into coded components and documentation
Establish design-to-code workflows using Figma Dev Mode, design tokens, and component libraries
Lead and mentor UI developers in design-thinking and user-centered practices
Provide UX and technical guidance, conduct design and code reviews, and develop training materials and workshops
Bridge UX Design, Product Management, and Engineering teams
Champion empathy mapping, journey mapping, iterative prototyping, user interviews, usability testing, and continuous user validation
Build high-fidelity prototypes and interactive proof-of-concepts using React, Angular, Vue, or Native Mobile frameworks
Collaborate with Product Managers, backend engineers, and stakeholders on UX strategy, APIs, architecture, rationale, constraints, and implementation
Establish front-end quality, testing, maintainability, and inclusive-design standards
Evaluate emerging technologies and improve UX/UI engineering workflows and product quality
Drive design-system adoption, reduce UI defects and inconsistencies, accelerate design-to-code turnaround, and improve usability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Design, or related field
8+ years of experience in front-end or full-stack development with strong UX/UI collaboration
Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and React or similar frameworks
Understanding of UX design principles, including interaction design, usability, and information architecture
Experience with design systems, component libraries, and design tokens
Proficiency translating design tools such as Figma into production code
Experience collaborating in cross-functional agile teams
Experience leading full-stack front-end design and coding activities in enterprise software development preferred
Familiarity with enterprise-scale applications or complex system design in semiconductor or equivalent high-tech industries preferred
Background building or scaling design systems in large organizations preferred
Knowledge of backend technologies and APIs such as Node.js and Python preferred
Experience with AI-assisted development or design-to-code tooling preferred
Ability to operate across UX design and UI development domains
Ability to guide UI developers and engineers through coaching, training, and example-setting
Ability to align UX and engineering efforts with product and business goals
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Supportive work culture encouraging learning, development, and career growth
Comprehensive benefits package
Potential eligibility for bonus compensation
Potential eligibility for stock award program
Travel up to 10% of the time
Equal Opportunity Employer
Accessibility assistance during the application process