Senior UX Engineer

Summary

Join Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) as a Senior UX Engineer and contribute to protecting press freedom. You will work on high-impact projects improving websites like Freedom.press, the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, and SecureDrop.org. Responsibilities include designing, prototyping, and implementing website components, integrating with Python APIs and the Wagtail CMS, and ensuring accessibility and usability. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in UX engineering or a related field, a passion for the First Amendment, and proficiency in HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript frameworks. The position offers a competitive salary ($115,000-125,000) and may be based in Brooklyn or remotely within the U.S. FPF is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Five-plus years of experience as a UX engineer, front-end developer, product engineer, or comparable hybrid role at the intersection of development and UX, working as part of a team
• Passion for the First Amendment and protecting the press freedom rights of all
• Deep understanding of HTML, CSS (including responsive design and modern CSS features like grids), and modern JavaScript frameworks like React
• Proficiency in building and maintaining component libraries, style guides, or design systems
• Experience with apps such as Figma, Sketch, or other UX tools creating user flows, wireframes, or interactive prototypes
• Capability in writing and modifying Python classes and methods to support front-end features. You don’t need to be as capable in Python as in front-end technology, but you should be familiar with it

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and implement website components, pages, and templates
• Develop integration code with Python APIs and the Wagtail CMS
• Inform internal needs-finding processes with design ideas and prototypes
• Develop internal style guides and front-end development documentation
• Test our websites for accessibility and usability issues and resolve them consistent with best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Python-based projects (e.g., Django-based CMS code)
• Familiarity with WCAG guidelines, ARIA attributes, and screen-reader testing tools
• Experience conducting (or closely collaborating on) user testing and incorporating feedback into design and code
• Understanding of front-end performance tools and techniques (e.g., Lighthouse audits, bundle optimization)

Benefits

• This is a full-time role with a competitive nonprofit salary in the range of $115,000-125,000, depending on experience
• This position will preferably be based in FPF’s Brooklyn headquarters; however, strong U.S.-based remote candidates will also be considered