Job Description
JOB TITLE Temporary Collaborative UI Engineer
LOCATION Worcester
DEPARTMENT NAME The Business School - JM
DIVISION NAME Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI
JOB 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 project's 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 React.js, Vue.js, or other modern front-end frameworks
- Familiarity with WebSockets, Socket.IO, or other real-time interaction tools
- Knowledge of Canvas, SVG, or libraries like Fabric.js or Konva.js 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 status, or 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 making. It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination. To apply, visit: About WPI WPI is a vibrant, active, and diverse community of extraordinary students, world-renowned faculty, and state of the art research facilities. At WPI, we have competitive and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, long-term care, retirement, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, work-life balance and much more.
Diversity & Inclusion at WPI WPI is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected; a place where every student, faculty and staff member can be themselves, so that they can study, live, and work comfortably, to reach their full potential, and make meaningful contributions in order to meet departmental and institutional goals. WPI thrives on innovative practice and welcomes diverse perspectives, insight, and people from diverse lived experiences, to enhance the community environment and propel the institution to the next level in a competitive, global marketplace.
Job Tags
Temporary work, Part time, Flexible hours,