UX Frontend Engineer

Empowering enterprises to keep the planet habitable for all, Terrascope aspires to be the easiest carbon measurement and decarbonization platform for companies in the land, nature, and net-zero economy sectors.

Terrascope is a leading decarbonisation software platform designed specifically for the Land, Nature (LAN), and the Net-Zero Economy (NZE). As the easiest-to-use platform for these sectors, our comprehensive solution blends deep industry expertise with advanced climate science, data science, and machine learning. Terrascope enables companies to effectively manage emissions across their supply chains.

Our integrated platform offers solutions for Product and Corporate Carbon Footprinting, addressing Scope 3 and land-based emissions, SBTi FLAG & GHG Protocol LSR reporting, and supporting enterprise decarbonisation goals.

Publicly launched in June 2022, Terrascope works with customers across sectors, from agriculture, food & beverages, manufacturing, retail and luxury, to transportation, real estate, and TMT.

Terrascope is globally headquartered in Singapore and operates in major markets across APAC, North America, and EMEA. Terrascope is a partner of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s ESG Impact Hub, a CDP Gold Accredited software provider, has been independently assured by Ernst & Young, and a signatory of The Climate Pledge to achieve Net Zero by 2040.

We are looking for a UX Front-end Engineer who will sit at the intersection of user experience design and front-end development, working to bridge the gap between designers and developers. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to build intuitive, user-centered interfaces and ensure a seamless interaction experience across products. Your role involves both design thinking and the technical ability to implement those designs. This role will report into the Director of Engineering and will be crucial in shaping the future of climate-tech SaaS products.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Front-End Development: Develop, implement, and maintain the React front-end architecture of the Terrascope Platform, ensuring intuitiveness, usability, accessibility, and responsiveness across devices
• Prototyping: Build interactive prototypes for user testing and internal feedback using front-end technologies or prototyping tools
• Usability Testing & Iteration: Participate in and support usability testing efforts, gathering feedback, analyzing results, and iterating on designs to improve the user experience
• Collaborate with UI/UX Designers: Work closely with the design team to convert wireframes, mockups, and prototypes into interactive, high-fidelity user interfaces using react front-end technologies
• Performance Optimization: Ensure that user interfaces are performant, accessible, and scalable, following web standards and best practices
• User-Centered Design: Apply UX principles such as usability, accessibility, and interaction design to enhance user experience in all aspects of product design and implementation
• Design Systems: Help in the creation and maintenance of Terrascope design systems, ensuring consistency and scalability across products
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Act as the liaison between design and engineering teams, facilitating the smooth integration of design into development
• Documentation: Provide clear documentation for UI components, patterns, and code to support future development efforts
  
  
  

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role (UX Engineer, Front-End Engineer, Interaction Designer)
• Proficient in front-end development technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, TypeScript, Angular, or Vue.js
• Experience working with different API frameworks such as REST API and GraphQL
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git
• Strong understanding of UX principles, usability testing, and design systems
• Experience with prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and how to implement accessible interfaces
• Strong communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and translate design vision into functional products
• Experience working in lean teams, developing and learning as we go
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and communicating technical concepts to internal & external stakeholders
• Enjoy working in a diverse, dynamic, collaborative, transparent environment where everyone's ideas and opinions are equally valued
• Prior experience in startups and working with remote teams
• Comfortable with change and ambiguity
  
  
  

Even better if you are:

• An entrepreneurial problem solver comfortable in managing risk and ambiguity
• A self-starter with a growth-mindset and proactiveness in working independently to drive toward results
  
  
  

We're committed to creating an inclusive environment for our strong and diverse team. We value diversity and foster a community where everyone can be their authentic self.