UI/UX Engineer

About Zaden Technologies, Inc.

Join Zaden Technologies on our mission to simplify the delivery and improve the utility of software products for our customers. At Zaden, we believe that our employees are our greatest assets. We hire the right candidates with the right skill sets who fit our culture of customer obsession, innovation, and continuous learning. We are our customer’s biggest advocate and we are looking for like-minded individuals who encompass these same ideals. It is important to us to offer you competitive pay and comprehensive benefits with opportunities that match your life and propel your career!

We are seeking an experienced L2 and L3 UI/UX Engineers to join our innovative team at Zaden Technologies. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing intuitive, user-centered interfaces. You will work closely with our development teams to create products that require minimal training and feel "natural" to use, directly supporting our mission to automate a smarter future through exceptional user experiences.

Role Responsibilities:

• Design and prototype user interfaces for complex DevSecOps and cloud computing platforms
• Conduct user research and usability testing to inform design decisions
• Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using industry-standard tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, and stakeholders
• Develop and maintain design systems and style guides to ensure consistency across products
• Optimize user workflows for defense and space systems applications
• Translate complex technical requirements into intuitive user experiences
• Participate in agile development processes and design reviews
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to design team best practices

Required Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain a security clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field or equivilent experience
• 3-5 years of experience in UI/UX design with a focus on enterprise or technical applications
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies
• Experience with responsive web design and mobile-first design approaches
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript fundamentals
• Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and data analysis
• Strong portfolio demonstrating complex problem-solving and design thinking
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Living within commuting distance to San Antonio, TX
• Active security clearance
• Experience designing for DevSecOps, cloud computing, or enterprise software platforms
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) and inclusive design practices
• Experience with design systems and component libraries
• Familiarity with containerization and cloud-native application interfaces
• Background in defense, aerospace, or government contracting
• Experience with rapid prototyping and iterative design processes
• Understanding of machine learning and AI-driven interfaces
• Advanced degree in Design, HCI, or related field

What We Offer:

• Robust startup environment with a variety of projects to work on
• Growth paths and endless opportunities to learn and develop
• Paid holidays
• Employer contributions toward 401k
• Performance-based bonus and profit-sharing
• 50% coverage of health insurance for employees and their dependents

Zaden Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by emailing us at people@zadentech.com.

To all recruitment agencies: Zaden Technologies does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our people team email or Zaden employees. Zaden is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.