Software Engineer (Boston)

Sasaki Associates•Boston, MA

13d•$80,000 - $105,000

About The Position

About Sasaki Sasaki is an interdisciplinary design firm at the intersection of architecture, planning, urban design, landscape architecture, and digital products. Sasaki Strategies, an in-house team of designers, analysts, and software developers, is looking for a Software Engineer to help strengthen Sasaki s design and planning practice through innovative uses of technology and human-centered thinking. Our team is a collaborative, cross-disciplinary group dedicated to building digital products, prototyping new solutions, and partnering directly with design teams to make data and technology integral to the creative process. We build digital tools that connect design, data, and decision-making, helping visualize complex information and enabling better, more informed choices. Our work spans web applications, data visualization, and interactive platforms that bring design strategy to life. Learn more about Sasaki Strategies and the kinds of solutions you ll be helping create at sasaki.com/practice/expertise/data-design-tools . Overview The Sasaki Strategies team fuses analytics, design, and technical expertise to innovate in planning, built and natural environment design through data-informed impact. We are seeking a Software Engineer to help bridge Sasaki s creative design practice with the development of technology that brings data and ideas to life. This role sits within a collaborative, cross-disciplinary team dedicated to creating intuitive digital tools and platforms that visualize, communicate, and empower impactful decision-making across planning, design, and the built environment. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience and a strong track record of using code to creatively solve problems. We are looking for someone who thrives at the intersection of prototyping and building for scale. A versatile thinker and maker who can envision, design, prototype, and deliver. You should feel comfortable moving between early-stage concepts and production environments, collaborating with designers and analysts, and contributing to tools that advance how Sasaki plans and designs for people and the environment.

Requirements

Be comfortable handling ambiguity and finding solutions in a creative and fast-moving environment
2-3 years of professional experience as a software engineer or front-end developer
Familiarity with Git and version control
Knowledge of HTML DOM, CSS/SCSS, and responsive design principles
Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and demonstrated ability to write clear, maintainable code
Experience developing with React (or similar frameworks) and understanding of asynchronous code execution
Ability to translate design files or prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Framer) into high-fidelity implementations
A collaborative, problem-solving mindset and comfort working in a multidisciplinary team
Curiosity to learn new frameworks, tools, and ideas quickly and to question the status quo

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with a state management system such as MobX or Redux
Experience with TypeScript, C# or other type-safe languages
Comfort working with the Google Cloud Platform such as Firebase, and integrating third-party APIs
Experience with data visualization or geospatial libraries D3.js, Mapbox, Deck.gl
Interest in design systems, accessibility, and identifying repeatable use cases
Curiosity about how emerging AI technologies can enhance workflows, decision-making, and design tools
Exposure to machine learning, natural language processing, or creative tools in this space

Responsibilities

Collaborate with design and UX teams to achieve high-quality, intuitive, and delightful user experiences
Develop and implement applications using in-house and third-party platforms
Write clean, modular, and maintainable code that supports reusable design-system components
Work closely with product and data teams to connect visual interfaces with real-world datasets and APIs
Participate in code reviews, peer feedback, and Agile sprint planning
Lead and maintain our design system
Support prototyping and R&D initiatives that explore new tools, workflows, or technologies to advance design practice

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