UX Software Engineer

What You Will Do

• Contribute to engineering teams (code development, code reviews, task understanding and refinement, process improvement, etc.) across projects that range in scope and complexity
• Work with Principal Investigators to understand and prioritize technical requirements and track them effectively in GitLab
• Understand and apply the entire software development lifecycle (requirements management, development, merge requests, sing, deployment) to projects
• Develop responsive user-facing applications, whether that be with JavaScript, Unity, or other relevant frameworks
• Participate in daily stand-ups and sprint planning sessions to communicate progress, identify blockers, and collaborate with cross-functional team members in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Document technical implementations and API specifications using tools like Docusaurus and Markdown to support knowledge sharing and maintain clear communication with team members and stakeholders

The Technologies We Use

• API/Data Services: HTTP, GraphQL, REST, Swagger, ActiveMQ, gRPC, WebSockets
• Back-end: NodeJS, Python, C#, Java SpringCloud/Virtualization: Kubernetes, Docker, AWS EC2, VM Ware
• Databases: Neo4j, Postgres, MongoDB, ElasticSearch, Redis, MySQL
• Development workflow: Webpack, grunt, gulp, npm, yarn, gradle
• Documentation: Sphinx, Docusaurus, JS Doc
• Front-end: React, modern Javascript (es6, require, etc.), HTML5, CSS3, Unity/C#, Unreal
• Issue Tracking: GitLab, JIRA
• Operating Systems: Windows, Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu), OSX
• Testing: Jasmine, Mocha, Jest, TapeJS, Protractor, NUnit, Storybook
• Version Control/CI-CD: GitLab
• Web Mapping APIs: Cesium, GeoJson, Leaflet
• XR Hardware: Oculus Quest, Hololens, HTC Vive or other Steam VR HMDs

What You Need

• Ability to work in a Hybrid (60%, 3x days per week) onsite capacity in Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience
• 2+ years of professional UX software development experience, with exposure to the full software development lifecycle
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience preferred. Senior level engineering candidates will also be considered
• Willingness to occasionally travel to support customer briefings and integration/s events

Why Charles River?

• Competitive compensation plus bonus and retirement contribution
• Athletic facilities and amenities
• Flexible work schedule
• Public transportation access
• Employee ownership since 2012
• Access to cutting-edge research and development
• Accessible by public transportation
• Flexible work schedule
• Substantial total rewards, as listed below