UI / UX Developer

As the UI/UX Developer, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Work closely with researchers to understand their project objectives, data, and visualization needs.


• Design and develop visually engaging and informative representations of research data and findings, using various visualization techniques and tools.


• Create wireframes, mock-ups, and interactive prototypes to effectively communicate design ideas and concepts.


• Collaborate with researchers and other team members to iterate on designs, incorporating feedback to improve the overall user experience and visual appeal.


• Implement responsive and accessible user interfaces using modern web development technologies.


• Optimize visualizations for performance, ensuring they load quickly and run smoothly on various devices and platforms.
  
  We welcome applications from engineers who have a solution focused mindset combined with an analytical approach and problem-solving skills. During the interview process you'll be able to demonstrate your ability of UI/UX design and front-end development and will show an understanding of writing code in a production environment. Additionally, it's likely that you'll have:


• A strong portfolio showcasing your design and development skills in creating engaging and informative visualizations,


• Prior experience and can demonstrate previous experience on projects encompassing research visualization or data visualization,


• Proficiency in modern web development technologies, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript and related frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, D3.js)


• Experience with design tools, such as Figma,


• A keen eye for detail and a passion for creating visually engaging and informative experiences
  
  Founded by mathematicians and cyber defense experts in 2013, Darktrace is a global leader in cyber security AI, delivering complete AI-powered solutions in its mission to free the world of cyber disruption. We protect more than 8,400 customers from the world's most complex threats, including ransomware, cloud, and SaaS attacks.


Our roots lie deep in innovation. The Darktrace AI Research Centre based in Cambridge, UK, has conducted research establishing new thresholds in cyber security, with technology innovations backed by over 130 patents and pending applications. The company's European R&D center is located in The Hague, Netherlands.

Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, Darktrace has more than 2,400 employees located globally. Customers include public sector agencies, education institutions, media, organizations supplying critical infrastructure, and businesses of all sizes worldwide.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast-growing company, named one of TIME magazine's "Most Influential Companies" for 2021 and one of Fast Company's "Most Innovative AI Companies" in 2022. For more information on our cutting-edge technology, visit darktrace.com.

You will join the dedicated R&D teams in Cambridge that create and improve the products behind the company's rapid growth. Our software engineers work on a wide variety of projects and with a diverse toolset.

Darktrace is seeking a talented and creative UI/UX Developer with a strong background in research visualization to join our team. As a UI/UX Developer, you will collaborate with our researchers, working on AI and HPC projects, to create visually stunning and informative representations of their work. This role requires both a deep understanding of user experience design principles and the technical skills to bring these designs to life.

This is a hybrid role, and the expectation would be to work a minimum of 2 days a week in the Cambridge office.

'To find out more about our world-class products and wider business, please consult our website www.darktrace.com'


• 23 days holiday + all public holidays. Increasing to 25 days after 2 years of service.


• Additional day off for your birthday.


• Private medical insurance.


• Life insurance.


• Pension - 4% employer contribution.


• Enhanced family leave.


• Confidential employee Support.


• Cycle to work scheme


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