Staff Front-End Engineer @ Toyota Research Institute

At Toyota Research Institute (TRI), we’re on a mission to improve the quality of human life. We’re developing new tools and capabilities to amplify the human experience. To lead this transformative shift in mobility, we’ve built a world-class team in Energy & Materials, Human-Centered AI, Human Interactive Driving, Large Behavioral Models, and Robotics.

The Team

The Robotics UX team applies user-centered design principles to help shape the robotics strategy at TRI and design robots that support manufacturing teams in their day-to-day work.

The Role

We are seeking a user-centered and detail-oriented Front-End Developer with UX experience to join our Robotics UX team. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of software development experience as well as experience working directly with or on a User Experience (UX) team. In this role, you will collaborate daily with UX designers, UX researchers, robotics engineers, and back-end developers. You will initially focus on building the interface for a brand new mobile manipulation robot, helping to create an intuitive, novel interface that supports manufacturing team members in their daily work.

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

Training or coursework in UX research and design methodologies.
Experience developing interfaces for physical devices or hardware.
Have a background in front-end and back-end problem solving and are comfortable working across the stack.
Experience with front-end performance optimization techniques.
Knowledge of accessibility best practices.
Familiarity with back-end technologies (e.g., Node.js, PHP) is a plus.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $202,400 and $303,600/year for California-based roles; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Note that TRI offers a generous benefits package (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave) and an annual cash bonus structure. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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