Toyota Research Institute
Staff Front-End Engineer - Robotics
Toyota Research Institute, Los Altos, California, United States, 94024
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.
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.