Senior UX Engineer (Marketing)
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled UX engineers has surged in the remote job market, with companies like Netlify leading the charge. As the digital landscape evolves, professionals with expertise in user experience and front-end development are in high demand. With the rise of remote work, companies are looking for candidates who can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and drive growth through intuitive design. Netlify's commitment to empowering developers and creating seamless user experiences makes this role an exciting opportunity for those passionate about UX engineering. Before applying, candidates should be prepared to showcase their portfolio, highlighting their ability to drive user experience improvements and collaborate with designers, developers, and marketers.
Job Description
About the Role
As a Senior UX Engineer at Netlify, you will play a crucial role in shaping the user experience across the company's marketing site and product app. Your primary focus will be on the marketing site, where you will drive rebrands, campaign pages, landing pages, and site-wide UX improvements to support growth and conversion. You will also collaborate with the Director of UX to evolve Netlify's mission and storytelling, partnering with teams across Product, Brand Design, and Marketing to bring the brand to life.The UX team at Netlify is composed of sharp, motivated, and kind individuals, including product and brand designers, researchers, developers, and technical writers. The team values builders who can roll up their sleeves, own their work, and ship it. As a Senior UX Engineer, you will be working with a range of tools, including Astro, Sanity, Figma, React, and Netlify, to build and improve the marketing site and product app.
What You Will Do
- Own and evolve the marketing site experience, driving rebrands, campaign pages, landing pages, and site-wide UX improvements
- Make UX improvements inside the product app, updating how things look and behave for users
- Collaborate cross-functionally with designers, developers, and stakeholders to define and evolve the user story that bridges brand and product
- Ensure a cohesive, clear, accessible, and effective user experience across Netlify's web and product properties
- Own and evolve the marketing design system, visual strategy, and processes, championing accessibility, quality, and scalable front-end practices
- Actively give and receive feedback, fostering a culture of collaboration, quality, and growth
- Lead and participate in usability testing and iteration efforts in partnership with others
- Navigate multiple work streams effectively, prioritizing, timeboxing, and bringing structure to ambiguous or shifting initiatives
- Maintain public-facing assets, such as sponsored open-source sites and templates, as well as maintaining and driving ownership of internal repositories
What We Are Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in front-end engineering (JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS) within the software industry
- Strong portfolio showcasing attention to detail, refined aesthetics, and strategic thinking
- Proficiency in front-end user experience, with the ability to navigate and contribute across disciplines
- Comfortable collaborating with designers, content writers, and marketers, especially in the presentation layer
- Experience using tools like Figma, GitHub, and codegen tools
- Strong communicator with the ability to articulate rationale, incorporate feedback, and align with cross-functional stakeholders
- Strategic thinker with a human-centered approach to supporting growth campaigns and conversion-focused initiatives
- Enthusiasm for evolving and contributing to design systems, open source, and removing friction for users
- Commitment to accessibility, consistency, and a high standard of craft
Nice to Have
- Experience with Astro, Sanity, and other Netlify tools
- Knowledge of accessibility guidelines and principles
- Familiarity with design systems and front-end architecture
- Experience with usability testing and iteration efforts
Benefits and Perks
- Remote work opportunities with a flexible schedule
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Opportunity to work with a range of tools and technologies
- Professional development and growth opportunities
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Access to sponsored open-source projects and templates
- Maintenance and ownership of internal repositories
How to Stand Out
- Develop a strong portfolio: Showcase your experience in front-end engineering and UX design, highlighting your attention to detail and strategic thinking.
- Familiarize yourself with Netlify's tools: Learn about Astro, Sanity, and other technologies used by the company to improve your chances of success.
- Prepare to collaborate: Be ready to work with designers, content writers, and marketers, and demonstrate your ability to articulate your design decisions and incorporate feedback.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends: Follow the latest developments in UX design, front-end engineering, and accessibility to stay ahead of the curve.
- Highlight your problem-solving skills: Showcase your ability to navigate multiple work streams, prioritize tasks, and bring structure to ambiguous or shifting initiatives.
- Be prepared to discuss your experience with design systems: Share your knowledge of design systems, front-end architecture, and accessibility guidelines to demonstrate your expertise.
- Research the company culture: Learn about Netlify's values and mission to understand the company's expectations and how you can contribute to its goals.
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