Senior UX Engineer

Crane Worldwide Logistics • Houston, TX

36d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves owning the architecture and delivery of significant front-end systems and the design system they draw on. The Senior UX Engineer will lead decisions on interaction patterns, component architecture, accessibility, and front-end performance. They will set and uphold UX and front-end engineering standards across the team, partnering with design and product as a peer to often drive the UX direction for their area. Additionally, this role includes mentoring UX Engineer I and II teammates and providing high-signal reviews of code and experience. The position also requires reaching across the stack to deliver complete features and unblock the team.

Requirements

• Deep front-end expertise—mastery of React and HTMX, HTML, CSS, and TailwindCSS—plus strong, demonstrable UX and visual-design skill.
• Proven ownership of front-end architecture and design systems, plus full-stack fluency (minimal APIs in C#/F#).
• Strong judgment on UX trade-offs and the ability to align engineers, designers, and product.
• Bachelor's degree Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of relevant front-end / UX engineering experience.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time, ongoing basis without the need for current or future employer sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Sets the bar for user experience and front-end quality across a product area.
• Thinks Analytically: weighs the costs, benefits, risks and chances for success when making a decision.
• Is Proactive: takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.
• Focuses on Performance: holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Collaborates: builds partnerships internally and externally to meet shared objectives.
• Influences: gains support for ideas and proposals through clear, audience-aware communication.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture and delivery of significant front-end systems and the design system they draw on.
• Lead decisions on interaction patterns, component architecture, accessibility, and front-end performance.
• Set and uphold UX and front-end engineering standards across the team.
• Partner with design and product as a peer, often driving the UX direction for your area.
• Mentor UX Engineer I and II teammates and provide high-signal reviews of code and experience.
• Reach across the stack to deliver complete features and unblock the team.

Benefits

• Quarterly Incentive Plan
• 136 hours of Paid Time Off which equals 17 days for the year, that can be used for Sick Time or for Personal Use
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement for education related to your job
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Recognition and Rewards Program
• Paid Volunteer Time to support a cause that is close to your heart and contributes to our communities
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Incentives that can go up to $100 per year for completing challenges, in addition to a discount on contribution rates

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior