Remote Senior UX Engineer at Freedom of the Press Foundation

Senior UX Engineer

Posted 3 days ago

At Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF), we build secure communications tools used by many of the world’s top investigative news organizations. We teach journalists how to keep themselves and their sources safe in the digital age. We monitor and document virtually every press freedom violation in the U.S. And we engage in advocacy to defend the public’s right to know. In defense of democracy, we protect press freedom.

“A cantankerous press, an obstinate press, a ubiquitous press must be suffered by those in authority in order to preserve the even greater values of freedom of expression and the right of the people to know.” — Judge Murray Gurfein, Pentagon Papers case, June 19, 1971

FPF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization founded in 2012.

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Position description

Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting, defending, and empowering public-interest journalism, is hiring a senior UX engineer to implement improvements to our websites Freedom.press, the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, and SecureDrop.org.

Reporting to the engineering manager (web and Dangerzone), this position will join a small team of web developers working on high-impact projects like the integration of “Action Center” functionality on the FPF website, deeper integration between our CMS and email newsletters, and improved data visualizations for the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker.

Responsibilities

Design, prototype, and implement website components, pages, and templates
Develop integration code with Python APIs and the Wagtail CMS
Inform internal needs-finding processes with design ideas and prototypes
Develop internal style guides and front-end development documentation
Test our websites for accessibility and usability issues and resolve them consistent with best practices

Qualifications

Required

Five-plus years of experience as a UX engineer, front-end developer, product engineer, or comparable hybrid role at the intersection of development and UX, working as part of a team
Passion for the First Amendment and protecting the press freedom rights of all
Deep understanding of HTML, CSS (including responsive design and modern CSS features like grids), and modern JavaScript frameworks like React
Proficiency in building and maintaining component libraries, style guides, or design systems.
Experience with apps such as Figma, Sketch, or other UX tools creating user flows, wireframes, or interactive prototypes.
Capability in writing and modifying Python classes and methods to support front-end features. You don’t need to be as capable in Python as in front-end technology, but you should be familiar with it

Preferred

Experience working in Python-based projects (e.g., Django-based CMS code)
Familiarity with WCAG guidelines, ARIA attributes, and screen-reader testing tools
Experience conducting (or closely collaborating on) user testing and incorporating feedback into design and code
Understanding of front-end performance tools and techniques (e.g., Lighthouse audits, bundle optimization)

Working with us

This is a full-time role with a competitive nonprofit salary in the range of $115,000-125,000, depending on experience. This position will preferably be based in FPF’s Brooklyn headquarters; however, strong U.S.-based remote candidates will also be considered. For more information on our full benefits package, please visit our website’s careers page.

FPF does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual or reproductive health decisions, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law.

How to apply

If you think you’d like to be a part of our team, please submit your résumé and a cover letter (no longer than one page). Portfolios of previous design or engineering work are welcome but not required.

After an initial application review, FPF’s hiring process involves a phone screen with HR, an interview with the hiring manager, and an at-home test. For candidates moving to the final stages, an organization-wide panel and a final meeting with our executive director will follow.