Frontend Engineer, UX

Frontend Engineer, UX

Location: Remote (Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain)

Job Type: Full-time

About Chainlink Labs:

Chainlink Labs is the primary contributing developer of Chainlink, the decentralized computing platform powering the verifiable web. Chainlink is the industry-standard platform for providing access to real-world data, off-chain computation, and secure cross-chain interoperability across any blockchain. Chainlink Labs collaborates with some of the world’s largest financial institutions like Swift, DTCC, and ANZ, and with top Web3 teams such as Aave, Compound, GMX, Maker, and Synthetix. In 2023, Chainlink Labs was ranked in Newsweek’s 100 Most Loved Workplaces in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

About The Role:

Chainlink Labs is looking for a UX Design Engineer with a passion for building polished, innovative user interfaces and design systems. You will collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and product managers to create solutions that are visually stunning and technically sound. This role requires someone who combines strong design skills with front-end engineering abilities to deliver high-quality user experiences.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate: Work closely with cross-functional teams to conceptualize and implement new features from ideation to release.
• Build UI Components: Develop reusable UI components and design patterns, ensuring consistency across products.
• Shape Design Systems: Contribute to and help shape a robust design system, ensuring shared components and proper documentation.
• Rapid Prototyping: Prototype new features and interactions (e.g., AI-driven components or web3 interactions) to validate ideas and inform the product roadmap.
• Maintain Quality: Ensure high standards for performance, accessibility, and cross-browser/cross-device compatibility.
• Clean Code: Maintain clean, efficient code using Git, and stay up-to-date with emerging front-end and design technologies.

Must Have:

• React & TypeScript: Proven experience developing production-grade applications.
• ShadCN JS Framework & Tailwind CSS: Solid understanding of utility-first styling and component-driven development.
• Storybook: Proficiency in creating, documenting, and testing UI components.
• Attention to Detail: Strong eye for design details, interaction nuances, and visual consistency.
• Git: Comfortable with version control and collaborative workflows.

Should Have:

• 5+ Years of Experience: Significant experience in front-end or design engineering.
• Next.js: Familiarity with server-side rendering, dynamic routes, and the Next.js ecosystem.
• Interest in Web3/Blockchain/Crypto: Curiosity or previous exposure to decentralized technologies.
• Rapid Prototyping Skills: Ability to quickly spin up interactive demos, especially for AI-driven or experimental features.
• Figma Basics: Experience collaborating in design tools and providing feedback.
• Systems Thinking: Experience building or contributing to design systems in a product environment.

Nice to Have:

• Web3 Libraries: Knowledge of Wagmi, Ethers, Viem, and other popular web3 libraries and tooling.
• Webflow: Familiarity with building and maintaining visually rich marketing or documentation sites.

About You:

• You value iteration and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• You are a systems thinker, able to understand how small design decisions impact the bigger picture.
• You communicate effectively with designers, product managers, and engineers to arrive at the best solutions.
• You have a strong sense of ownership and are comfortable advocating for best practices and quality.
• You’re excited by emerging trends in AI, web3, and web technologies.

Additional Details:

• This is a remote-based position.
• Work Hours: You are expected to overlap some working hours with Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Commitment to Equal Opportunity:

Chainlink Labs is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need when applying for a role or during the recruitment process, please contact them via the provided form.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with front-end development and UX design experience, especially if you have an interest in blockchain technologies like Web3. If you're interested in working with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced and collaborative environment, this could be a great fit! Let me know if you need help with the application process or tailoring your resume for this position.