Senior Software Engineer–Windows AI Full-time

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Responsibilities (Text Only)

– UX Development: Design and implement high-quality user interfaces using React, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.
– AI Integration: Collaborate with AI engineers to integrate intelligent features into the UI, enhancing functionality and user interaction.
– Consumer Services: Develop and optimize consumer-facing applications, focusing on performance, usability, and accessibility.
– Design Collaboration: Work closely with designers to translate design concepts into functional user interfaces, maintaining consistency and visual appeal.
– Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, following best practices and industry standards.
– Performance Optimization: Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring the application runs smoothly across various devices and platforms.
– Testing and Debugging: Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure the reliability and robustness of the application.
– Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a collaborative and innovative development environment.

Qualifications (Text Only)

Required Qualifications
– Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
– OR equivalent experience.

– Minimum of 4+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on UX development.
– Technical Skills:
– Proficient in React and JavaScript/TypeScript.
– Strong understanding of modern web technologies (HTML5, CSS3).
– Experience with front-end build tools and workflows (Webpack, Babel, npm/yarn).

– Design SKills:
– Solid design sensibilities with experience in creating visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.
– Ability to work closely with designers to translate design concepts into functional applications

– Consumer Service Experience: Proven track record of developing consumer-facing applications, with a deep understanding of user behavior and needs.
– Problem-Solving: Solid analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges.
– Communication: Effective communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications

– Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
– OR related technical field AND 8+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript,
– OR Python
– OR Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 6+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
– OR equivalent experience.

– 5+ years of experience in software development, with a solid track record of implementing and shipping high-quality services
– Experience with AI and machine learning technologies.
– Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.
– Familiarity with Windows development environments.

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