HCI & UI Research Developer

Autodesk; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design software company in Toronto is seeking an experienced HCI & UI Developer to enhance user experiences on research platforms. You will design interactive components, collaborate closely with research scientists, and ensure robust UI solutions using TypeScript and modern frameworks. Join a culture of innovation and make impactful contributions while enjoying competitive compensation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual cash bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in building robust, scalable, and user-friendly web applications.
• Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript.
• Ability to create fully responsive and adaptive user interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement an interactive canvas for mechanical assembly decomposition.
• Develop core Human-Computer Interaction elements for a fluid user experience.
• Collaborate with research scientists to translate complex concepts into user interfaces.

Skills

UI Development

TypeScript

JavaScript

Modern Web Frameworks

UI/UX Principles

Responsive Design

Problem-Solving

Collaboration

Tools

Next.js

React

Three.js

Python

Job description

Overview

Autodesk Research is seeking a talented and experienced HCI & UI Developer to join our dynamic team. You will play a crucial role in shaping the user experience of our next-generation research platforms. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to foundational UI components that will empower engineers and designers with advanced AI-driven capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Decomposition Canvas Development: Design and implement an intuitive and interactive canvas for mechanical assembly decomposition, enabling users to visually break down complex systems
• HCI for Decomposition: Develop core Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) elements for seamless interaction within the new decomposition canvas, ensuring a fluid and responsive user experience
• Requirements Input UI: Contribute to the UI / UX for capturing requirements, to create a guided and efficient input process
• User Authentication & Project Persistence UI: Implement front-end components for user authentication flows and interfaces for managing per-user project persistence, ensuring a secure and organized user environment
• Interface for Structured Data Editing: Develop initial UI components for editing and interacting with structured data within the new platform context
• Visualizations: Develop controls for simulation output visualization as well as kinematic movement within a 3D CAD modeling context
• Collaborate with Research Scientists: Work closely with research scientists and engineers to translate complex concepts into clear, intuitive, and effective user interfaces
• Iterative Design & Feedback: Participate in iterative design processes, incorporating user feedback and research insights to refine and enhance the UI

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong UI Development Expertise: Proven experience in building robust, scalable, and user-friendly web applications
• TypeScript / JavaScript Proficiency: Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript
• Modern Web Frameworks: Extensive experience with modern front-end frameworks, particularly Next.js / React
• UI / UX Principles: A strong understanding of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) design principles, with an eye for detail and aesthetics
• Responsive Design: Demonstrates ability to create fully responsive and adaptive user interfaces that perform well across various devices and screen sizes
• Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to translate complex technical requirements into intuitive UI solutions
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment, communicating clearly with diverse team members

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with UI libraries or frameworks for data visualization or graph-based interfaces
• Familiarity with CAD software or engineering design workflows
• Experience with Cursor, Copilotkit or similar AI-assisted development tools
• Experience with 3D web graphics libraries (e.g., Three.js) for visualization purposes
• Python (especially for developing LLM agents with LangGraph and its potential interaction with Copilotkit)

About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Diversity & Belonging

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