What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Front-End Engineer position at Toyota Research Institute?
Job Title: Front-End Developer - Robotics UX
About Us
We're on a mission to improve the quality of human life at Toyota Research Institute (TRI). Our team focuses on transformative shifts in mobility, with 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 shape the robotics strategy at TRI and design robots that support manufacturing teams in their day-to-day work.
The Role
We're seeking a detail-oriented Front-End Developer with UX experience to join our Robotics UX team. You'll collaborate daily with UX designers, UX researchers, robotics engineers, and back-end developers.
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.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Training or coursework in UX research and design methodologies.
- 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.
About TRI
TRI is fueled by a diverse and inclusive community of people with unique backgrounds, education, and life experiences. We believe diversity makes us stronger and are proud to provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all.
