Temporary Collaborative UI Engineer
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JOB TITLE
Temporary Collaborative UI EngineerLOCATION
WorcesterDEPARTMENT NAME
The Business School - JMDIVISION NAME
Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPIJOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The position will support integration of generative AI insights into an intuitive interactive web-based user interface. The role will enable real-time collaborative functionality that connects user input with AI-generated content a core component of the projects broader impact and usability goals.JOB DESCRIPTION
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design and implement real-time multi-user web interface for collaborative interaction
- Integrate dynamic AI-generated content into the user interface using REST APIs
- Build interactive visual components (e.g. pill-shaped tags) that are responsive to user input and AI suggestions
- Ensure seamless communication between frontend and backend systems with attention to responsiveness and usability
- Use canvas or SVG rendering libraries to support drag drop and annotation features in a shared visual space
- Develop client-side logic for tracking user interactions and syncing shared state across sessions
- Collaborate with generative AI team to refine how model outputs are realized and experienced by end users
SKILLS
- Proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript
- Experience with or other modern front-end frameworks
- Familiarity with WebSockets or other real-time interaction tools
- Knowledge of Canvas SVG or libraries like or for interactive rendering
- Comfort styling interfaces using Tailwind CSS or other responsive UI frameworks
- Ability to consume and integrate REST APIs or GraphQL endpoints
- Basic understanding of user experience design and interaction patterns in collaborative tools
EXPERIENCE
- At least one ideally multiple projects involving real-time or collaborative web interfaces
- Prior work integrating backend or AI-generated content into front-end experiences
- Experience building interactive visual elements or custom UI components from scratch
- Familiarity with version control (e.g. Git) and remote asynchronous collaboration workflows
DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS
- Strong communication skills and comfort working in a fully remote team
- Self-driven and proactive able to work independently and manage time effectively
- Open to collaboration with and feedback from researchers designers and AI engineers
- Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality user experiences
- Creative thinker who enjoys experimenting with new forms of interaction and interface design
FLSA STATUS
United States of America (Non-Exempt)WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran statusor disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity collaboration inclusion problem solving innovation high performance and change is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.
Employment Type
Part-Time
