Sr. UX Engineer

Priority1 strives to go beyond simply offering jobs. We foster careers by creating a great working environment for our team members. We hire talented individuals who will provide the best support and can quickly adapt to the rapidly changing world of logistics. These talented men and women drive our business and we are committed to their success.

Job Title: Senior UX Engineer

Department: IT

Location: Little Rock AR

Reports to: Manager of UX Engineering

About the Role:

Priority1 is modernizing the frontend experience across a large logistics platform used by customers and internal teams. Were looking for a senior UX engineer who can build production React applications contribute heavily to our design system and raise the quality bar for the frontend work we ship.
Youll work within the UX team with product owners and partner with backend teams to turn design into high-quality scalable product experiences.

What youll do

• Build production React and TypeScript single-page applications

• Contribute to our design system patterns

• Create reusable components documentation and practical usage guidance

• Review frontend code and model strong implementation habits

• Partner with backend engineers on API contracts that support the user experience

• Instrument UI behavior and use product analytics to improve shipped work

• Help raise the standard for accessibility responsiveness performance and frontend maintainability

• Other essential functions as needed as well as regular reliable in-person attendance

How youll work

Were looking for someone who can make decisions and move within their scope. You are involved in product discussions and your job is to bring strong judgment to the implementation and make the final experience better.

We value proactive thinking over reactive execution. That means spotting risks early identifying gaps before they become blockers suggesting better patterns and helping the team avoid avoidable churn.

AI-assisted development is part of how we work. We expect you to be comfortable using tools like Github Copilot or similar tools responsibly in day-to-day development.

What were looking for

• 5 years shipping production React and TypeScript applications

• Production experience with TanStack Query and TanStack Router or close equivalents

• Hands-on experience with shadcn Tailwind and BaseUI/Radix-based component patterns

• Significant experience contributing to a production design system

• Strong understanding of component architecture reusable UI patterns accessibility responsive design and frontend maintainability

• Comfort working in Figma

• Experience partnering with backend engineers and reviewing frontend code

• Familiarity with product analytics tools such as PostHog Amplitude or Mixpanel

• Comfort using AI-assisted development tools

• Bonus points if youve helped modernize legacy applications

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary

• Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependents

• Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee

• Vision Insurance

• HSA with Employer Contributions

• Life Insurance

• Short Term Disability

• Long Term Disability

• 401(k) Plan

• Profit Sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation

• Paid Holidays AND PTO

• Cancer Critical Illness and Accident Policies available

Join us in creating impactful and intuitive user experiences. If youre passionate about front-end development and UX design wed love to hear from you!

Job functions require long periods of sitting and working from computer workstation; ability to multi-task problem solve and prioritize daily workload; excellent organization and record keeping skills; comfortable with oral communications primarily on the telephone. Requires extended periods of sitting normal walking bending twisting and stretching. Capability of sight and hearing required. Ability to deal with stressful situations and occasionally working extended hours. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job and duties and responsibilities may change without notice.

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