UB Ocean is an ocean tech start-up, established as an independent foundation and dedicated to unlocking the power of data to protect and restore ocean health. Our mission is to improve ocean decision-making by unlocking the value of data, technology, and collaboration.

We have built a high-performing, cloud-based geospatial Ocean Data Platform that provides scientists, experts, and organizations with seamless access to fit-for-purpose ocean data from both public and private sources. The world’s ocean data — and our Ocean Data Platform — are at the core of everything we do.

Frontend Engineer with strong design skills 

Are you a frontend engineer who enjoys building intuitive user experiences for complex data products? Do you get energy from turning powerful technology into tools that people actually enjoy using?

As a Frontend Engineer, you will play a key role in shaping the user experience of the Ocean Data Platform. ou will work closely with fellow frontend and backend engineers, product teams, and data specialists to build responsive and intuitive interfaces that make ocean data impactful.

We take pride in being a small and non-bureaucratic team that is designed to for speed, ownership, and experimentation. This means that we are looking for engineers that can adapt quickly, can take ownership of outcomes, not just delivered code.

Our team also values engineers with strong curiosity on how to best deliver value to users and customers by leveraging new technologies and patterns using tools/agents/LLMs.  That means taking an interest in the models, how they work, what they’re good at, where their limitations are, and how to make your work more efficient by using them and how to design experiences around them for users.

We strongly encourage all applicants to register and try the Ocean Data Platform. After all, it´s at the heart of this role.

While occasional remote work may be possible, this is predominantly an on-site position at our offices in Fornebu. We value in-person collaboration and presence at the office. This position reports into our Technology team.

What you’ll do

• Iterate quickly on UI as backend APIs and capabilities evolve
• Reduce complexity in data-heavy workflows through clear interface design
• Support and guide frontend engineers in implementing usable, consistent UI patterns
• Deliver features in ODP from concept and prototype to production

What we’re looking for

• Strong portfolio showing interaction design + visual design craft
• Proven ability to build UI in React/Next.js with TypeScript
• Comfort working end-to-end: discovery → design → implementation → iteration
• Taste + pragmatism: you care about pixels and performance
• Curious and comfortable with working on the edge in terms of leveraging modern agentic and LLM workflows

Why HUB Ocean

• Purpose-driven mission with real-world impact
• Minimal bureaucracy and overhead, with a focus on agility and speed and room for experimentation
• Competitive salary and benefits + access to private medical clinic and free staffed gym on site

• HUB Ocean is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that diverse perspectives drive better ideas, stronger collaboration, and greater impact for the ocean.