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 passionate about building polished, innovative user interfaces and design systems. You will collaborate with designers, engineers, and product managers to create visually stunning and technically sound solutions. This role requires a combination of strong design skills and front-end engineering abilities to deliver high-quality user experiences. What You Will Do: Collaborate: Work 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 with shared components and documentation. Rapid Prototyping: Prototype new features and interactions (e.g., AI-driven components or web3 interactions) to validate ideas and inform the product roadmap. Clean Code: Maintain efficient code using Git, and stay updated with emerging front-end and design technologies. Must Have: ShadCN JS Framework & Tailwind CSS: Strong understanding of utility-first styling and component-driven development. Storybook: Experience in creating, documenting, and testing UI components. Attention to Detail: Keen eye for design details, interaction nuances, and visual consistency. Git: Proficiency with version control and collaborative workflows. Should Have: 5+ Years of Experience: Significant front-end or design engineering experience. 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 create interactive demos, especially for AI-driven or experimental features. Figma Basics: Experience in collaborating within design tools and providing feedback. Systems Thinking: Experience in 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. Webflow: Familiarity with building and maintaining visually rich marketing or documentation sites. About You: You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and value iteration. You are a systems thinker , understanding how small design decisions impact the bigger picture. You communicate effectively with designers, product managers , and engineers . You possess a strong sense of ownership and advocate for best practices and quality. You are excited about emerging trends in AI , web3 , and web technologies . This is a remote-based position . Work Hours: Overlap with Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours expected. Commitment to Equal Opportunity: Chainlink Labs is an equal opportunity employer . All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. For accommodations during the application process, contact them via the provided form. This role is ideal for someone with front-end development and UX design experience, especially with an interest in blockchain technologies like Web3 . If you're interested in working with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this could be a great fit Let me know if you need assistance with your application or resume tailoring. #J-18808-Ljbffr