Sr. UI Engineer - Calcite Design System

ESRI
$97,344-$166,608 USD
life insurance, vacation time, paid holidays, 401(k)
United States, California, Redlands
380 New York Street (Show on map)
Jul 01, 2025
Overview Calcite is a design system and developer platform used by product teams and Esri's external partners to craft engaging and consistent user experiences across web mapping applications. We are looking for a Sr. UI Engineer who is fluent in front-end technologies and is proficient in Figma to prototype new components, simplify Calcite workflows for managing shared styles, ensure UI component consistency as well as evangelizing those practices at Esri to help product teams adopt them when possible. Responsibilities Drive UI component consistency between Figma and coded components, while ensuring component compliance with accessibility standards working closely with Calcite accessibility stakeholders, product designers and engineers Increase company adoption of Calcite foundations/shared styles (color, typography, shadows, spacing, etc.) by partnering with multiple teams at Esri to expand Calcite foundations based on common needs of Esri teams Own documentation for Calcite design tokens and drive engagement with Calcite designers and engineers to define processes for design token management and seamless integration between Figma and token repository (GitHub) Create interactive prototypes for new Calcite components, acting as a liaison between Product Design and Engineering teams to help them communicate design handoff faster and more efficiently Implement Calcite components based on design specifications and interactive prototypes Contribute to component documentation, while ensuring usage guidelines consistency between Calcite Design system site and Figma Help expand Calcite beyond supporting web components, partnering with Esri product teams to define Calcite native mobile technology and native mobile Calcite components Foster education and best practices between Esri Design and Engineering communities Maintain Confluence documentation, posting regular updates about ongoing work to provide exceptional communication to Esri's product teams about Calcite Design team's progress on key initiatives and activities Help drive component requirements into actionable design and engineering tasks Participate in design systems conferences, constantly learning about design system innovation practices while applying those into your work Requirements 5+ years of experience delivering products on web and mobile Expert level knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript Proven record of building or/and managing design systems; if you have a portfolio that demonstrates your expertise in Design Systems or relevant projects, please include those in your application - we'd like to see them Expertise in building a mobile-first responsive layout using CSS Experience contributing to open-source projects Excellent knowledge of GitHub and ZenHub Practical knowledge of accessibility and internationalization/localization guidelines Familiarity with custom component APIs, libraries and toolchains (e.g., Stencil) Practical knowledge of application frameworks (such as Angular, Ember, React, Vue) Passion for continuous improvement and advocacy for leveraging innovative Design and Front-end practices Hands-on experience with automated testing (such as Jest, Jasmine, Testing Library) Be naturally curious and passionate about learning new things as well as be driven by personal growth and commitment to the craft Excellent written and verbal communication skills Recommended Qualifications Strong knowledge of Figma with 1+ years contributing to designing, governing, and scaling component libraries and managing tokens Expertise in facilitating workshops and presenting to large audiences Familiar with the following technologies: Stencil, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS framework, Storybook Understanding of native mobile technology #LI-JH4 #LI-Hybrid Total Rewards Esri's competitive total rewards strategy includes industry-leading health and welfare benefits: medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance for employees (and their families), 401(k) and profit-sharing programs, minimum accrual of 80 hours of vacation leave, twelve paid holidays throughout the calendar year, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. Base salary is one component of our total rewards strategy. Compensation decisions and the base range for this role take into account many factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range is $97,344 — $166,608 USD The Company At Esri, diversity is more than just a word on a map. When employees of different experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and cultures come together, we are more innovative and ultimately a better place to work. We believe in having a diverse workforce that is unified under our mission of creating positive global change. We understand that diversity, equity, and inclusion is not a destination but an ongoing process. We are committed to the continuation of learning, growing, and changing our workplace so every employee can contribute to their life's best work. 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