Senior UI Engineer at Hugging Face

Position Title: Senior UI Engineer – Remote (International)

Place: Paris, France

Job Description:

Hugging Face is dedicated to advancing the field of Machine Learning and promoting its accessibility. In the process, we also play a role in the advancement of technology for the common good.

Our team has created the most rapidly expanding, open-source collection of pre-trained models globally. It boasts over 500K+ models and has garnered 250K+ stars on GitHub. Currently, 15,000+ companies have implemented HF technology in their production systems, including prominent AI corporations like Google, Elastic, Salesforce, Algolia, and Grammarly.

Role Description

In the role of a Senior UI Engineer, you will collaborate with our Product team to take charge of the product and guarantee its success in the market. Your responsibilities will include conceptualizing and developing new features for the HuggingFace Hub (hf.co) and other potentially innovative products.

It is not mandatory to possess coding skills, however, you will play a role in developing products related to “Developer tools” and machine learning. Therefore, having a broad perspective is crucial.

At our company, it is important to us that every team member is engaged in meaningful projects that align with their interests. Therefore, you will play a crucial role in determining your responsibilities and daily tasks. Depending on your preferences, you may have the opportunity to work on various tasks such as creating new apps or pages to broaden the reach of our Hub, contributing to the creation of blog posts, videos, presentations, and demonstrations, and influencing the development of a widely used product by a global audience of thousands.

Necessities

Personal Information

Possessing a Computer Science degree and over 5 years of experience in UI design.
Showing a keen interest in Machine Learning.
Proficient in popular UX software such as Figma and Sketch.
Capable of collaborating with team members to comprehend detailed requirements and create comprehensive user experiences that align with team objectives and vision.
Extensive expertise in utilizing UX design best practices to develop solutions, coupled with a deep understanding of mobile-first and responsive design.
Efficiently and intelligently iterating designs and solutions.
Utilizing company-level goals to assist teams in various product areas in delivering exceptional design experiences.
Fluent in English.

Advantages

Additional information on Hugging Face

Our efforts are focused on creating a culture that prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusivity. Our goal is to deliberately foster an environment where all individuals are treated with respect and support, regardless of their background. We believe that this is crucial in building a strong company and community.

Hugging Face is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

At our company, development is highly valued. Our team consists of highly intelligent individuals within our industry. We have a strong focus on making an impact and are constantly pushing ourselves to improve and evolve. We also offer all employees the opportunity to attend relevant conferences, receive training, and further their education with reimbursement provided.

At our company, the well-being of our employees is a top priority. To support their work-life balance, we provide flexible schedules and the ability to work remotely. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision coverage for both employees and their family members. We also understand the importance of family and offer parental leave as well as flexible paid time off.

We offer our employees support regardless of their location. Although we do have physical offices in both NYC and Paris, our team is highly dispersed and all remote employees are welcome to visit our locations. In case it is necessary, we will also provide the necessary equipment for your workstation to ensure your success.

As a company, we aim for our team members to also have a stake in the company’s success. This is why all our employees receive company stocks as part of their overall compensation. If we achieve our goal of becoming a leading platform in the field of machine learning and artificial intelligence, every individual will benefit from the potential growth.

FAQs

What does a Senior UI Engineer do?

A Senior UI Engineer is responsible for building and optimizing the user interface of a product. You’ll work with designers to translate mockups into code, choose UI frameworks and libraries, ensure cross-browser compatibility, and keep up with web standards. It’s a role that blends both technical and creative skills.

What qualifications are required for this role?

To be a strong candidate for a Senior UI Engineer position, you should have:

5+ years of experience building user interfaces for web applications
Expertise with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Familiarity with UI frameworks like React, Angular or Vue.js
A keen eye for design and user experience
The ability to translate mockups and wireframes into code
Strong communication skills to work with designers and product managers

What is the interview process like?

The interview process typically involves:

An initial phone screen with a recruiter to review your background and experience.
A technical phone interview with an engineering manager to assess your technical abilities and problem-solving skills. You’ll be asked about your experience with UI frameworks, web standards, cross-browser compatibility issues, etc.
An on-site interview where you’ll meet with 4-6 engineers and UX designers. You’ll be asked technical questions, collaborate on a UI coding challenge, review UI mockups and discuss how you’d implement them, and talk through your experience building key features or products.
For the final stage, you may be asked to complete a design or frontend project to demonstrate your abilities. The in-house team will then review your work and determine if there’s a mutual fit.