Redpanda
Senior UI/UX Engineer
Redpanda
$186k - $230k
US, Canada, UK (Remote)
React
TypeScript

Senior UI/UX Engineer

Overview

Redpanda is building the streaming data platform for developers, evolving streaming beyond the Apache Kafka protocol into a unified engine of record.

Job Description

Redpanda is a company focused on building a streaming data platform for developers, funded by premier investors including GV and Lightspeed. They are working on evolving streaming data beyond the Apache Kafka protocol into a unified engine of record.

Responsibilities

  • - Build high-quality, maintainable front-end features using React and TypeScript
  • - Collaborate with design and product teams to translate wireframes and prototypes into accurate UI
  • - Champion consistency in UI behavior, accessibility, and responsive design
  • - Contribute to and evolve our component libraries and design systems
  • - Identify and resolve UI/UX issues with a keen eye for visual and interaction detail
  • - Advocate for users by raising concerns about usability, performance, or technical debt
  • - Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance through code reviews and knowledge sharing
  • - Communicate design trade-offs, implementation options, and technical constraints to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Required Skills

  • - 5+ years of experience developing complex web applications with React and TypeScript
  • - A strong design sensibility — you sweat the details in layout, motion, spacing, and polish
  • - Deep understanding of modern front-end principles including component architecture, state management, and accessibility
  • - Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Vitest, React Testing Library) and performance optimization strategies
  • - Experience collaborating with design teams and contributing to scalable design systems
  • - Proven ability to clearly articulate technical and visual ideas in writing and conversation
  • - Ability to work independently and own features from conception to deployment

Benefits

  • - Remote-first company
  • - Competitive salary
  • - Opportunity to work with a global team
  • - Culture based on trust, transparency, communication, and kindness

About the company

The Kafka-compatible streaming data platform built for data-intensive applications. Connect anything with 260 connectors, process in real time with built-in transformations, and optimize costs with tiered storage.


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