NODA AI
UI Engineer
Austin
No sponsorshipDetected 208 days ago
JavaScriptTypeScriptReactVue.jsAngularWebSocketsData VisualizationCybersecurityDesign SystemsAccessibilityProduct StrategyMIL-STDRoboticsSensorsUnityUnreal EngineCollaboration
About the role
- Your work will focus on creating WebGL-based visualizations, optimizing real-time data rendering for massive sensor feeds, and implementing gaming-inspired UI interactions like RTS-style controls, minimaps, and context-sensitive interfaces.
- This role requires deep expertise in browser-based 3D graphics, performance optimization, and creating interfaces that remain responsive under extreme data loads.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement WebGL-based 3D visualizations for real-time autonomous vehicle coordination and mission planning interfaces
- Build high-performance data visualization systems using Deck.gl http://Deck.gl to render millions of sensor data points, telemetry streams, and geospatial information
- Create gaming-inspired UI interactions including RTS-style vehicle selection, minimap systems, context-sensitive controls, and real-time asset tracking displays
- Optimize rendering performance for browser-based applications handling continuous streams of sensor data, video feeds, and telemetry from autonomous vehicle fleets
- Implement WebAssembly modules for performance-critical calculations and real-time data processing in gaming-style interfaces
- Develop interactive 2D/3D mapping systems with real-time overlays for mission planning, route visualization, and operational area displays
- Build responsive, touch-capable interfaces that function across desktop and tablet form factors for field deployment scenarios
- Create data visualization pipelines that transform raw autonomous system telemetry into actionable operator insights and mission-critical displays
- Implement custom WebGL shaders for specialized military sensor data visualization and real-time geographic information display
- Collaborate with backend engineers to optimize data streaming protocols and minimize latency for real-time command and control operations
Requirements
- 4+ years of professional frontend development experience with emphasis on data visualization and high-performance web applications
- Expert-level proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular)
- Strong experience with WebGL programming, 3D graphics libraries (Three.js, Babylon.js), and GPU-based rendering optimization
- Proficiency with Deck.gl http://Deck.gl or similar large-scale data visualization frameworks for rendering massive datasets
- Experience with real-time data streaming and WebSocket-based applications for live data visualization
- Knowledge of WebAssembly integration for performance-critical frontend calculations and data processing
- Experience with canvas-based rendering, animation systems, and performance optimization techniques for data-intensive applications
- U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance
Nice to have
- Experience with gaming industry UI development or game engine frontend systems (Unity, WebGL, Unreal Engine web deployment)
- Background in military command and control interfaces, situational awareness displays, or defense visualization systems
- Knowledge of geospatial visualization libraries (Mapbox GL, Cesium, Leaflet) and real-time mapping applications
- Experience with computer graphics programming, shader development, and advanced
- WebGL techniques
- Familiarity with autonomous vehicle data formats, sensor fusion visualization, and robotics middleware (ROS2)
- Understanding of performance profiling tools, memory management, and optimization techniques for browser-based 3D applications
- Experience with touch and gesture-based interfaces for tablet and mobile deployment scenarios
Skills
- Systems thinker; operator empathy; bias for reliability and clear visual affordances
- Visual systems thinker able to translate complex autonomous system data into intuitive, actionable operator interfaces
- Performance optimization specialist with a deep understanding of browser rendering pipelines and GPU utilization
- Collaborative mindset comfortable working with autonomous systems engineers, backend developers, and field operations teams
- Creative problem solver able to adapt gaming and visualization techniques to mission-critical command and control applications
- Quality-focused commitment to thorough testing, performance monitoring, and interface reliability in operational environments
- Strong collaboration with backend/platform/autonomy/field ops; crisp writing and RCAs
- Hybrid work environment
- Competitive pay
- Flexible time off
- Generous PTO policy
- Federal holidays
Benefits
- Generous health, dental, and vision benefits
- Principal Visualization Architect - Define the multi-domain operator experience across air/sea/land; set the vision for 2D/3D visualization, simulation-to-field parity, and safety-critical UX; influence product strategy
Company info
- NODA is a veteran-owned, venture-backed technology company that is transforming how unmanned systems collaborate in complex, mission-critical environments.
Equal opportunity
- We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
- All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance
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