Senior UI/UX Engineer

Design the tools developers rely on - Help turn complex technology into intuitive, high‑quality user experiences!

About the job

In this role, you will take ownership of the overall UI and UX quality of nRF Connect for Desktop and the nRF Connect VS Code Extension—products used daily by developers around the world. You will design clear, consistent, and intuitive interfaces that support real developer workflows, turning complex technical functionality into simple, easy‑to‑understand user experiences. Working closely with engineers, product owners, and cross‑functional teams, you will shape user flows, explain design decisions, and support high‑quality implementation within technical constraints. You will play a key role in keeping design work structured, transparent, and easy to collaborate on across teams, ensuring a coherent and scalable user experience as the products evolve. This is a great opportunity for a senior UI/UX engineer who enjoys working closely with technology, takes strong ownership, and wants to have a visible impact on widely used developer tools.

Key responsibilities

• Own the overall UI and UX quality of nRF Connect for Desktop and nRF Connect for VS Code Extension.
• Design clear, consistent, and easy-to-use interfaces, including layouts, components, and basic interactions that support everyday developer tasks.
• Turn complex workflows into simple and easy-to-understand user flows across different functional areas.
• Work with engineers and product owners to understand needs, clarify open questions, and make reasonable design decisions within technical limits.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, clearly explain design ideas, and support developers during implementation.
• Help keep design work structured, transparent, and easy to collaborate on across teams.

Key Qualifications

• Experience designing software user interfaces.
• Experience working with design tools such as Figma or similar and maintaining shared design assets.
• Knowledge of frontend development fundamentals, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with an understanding of responsive layouts and modern browser behavior.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Personal Skills

As a senior UI/UX engineer, you think holistically about the product, integrating information architecture, design patterns, edge cases, and technical constraints to deliver clear, intuitive user experiences. You communicate design decisions with confidence, collaborate closely with engineers, product owners, and cross‑functional teams, and help turn complex requirements into practical, high‑quality solutions.

You take strong ownership of your work, keeping design structured, transparent, and easy to build from, so teams can move fast without losing consistency or quality. You are comfortable navigating both business and technical discussions, using design to align perspectives. An interest in technical products, embedded systems, or AI tools is a plus, along with a genuine motivation to grow and deepen your UX expertise.

Working for Nordic

Working at Nordic, you will be inspired and supported to develop yourself. Our teams enjoy a professional and informal working environment. We value and encourage the continuous development of skills and expertise to the highest levels. We are proud of our Norwegian heritage, our highly skilled international workforce, and our world-leading innovation.

We offer a variety of tasks and projects, and the possibility to work alongside some of the world’s most renowned experts within their field. We encourage our employees to question the established and innovate while expecting professionalism, commitment, and the will to learn.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with short- and long-term incentive plan
• Flexible working hours
• Medical insurance
• Family-friendly policies, insurances, and benefits

Practical details

• Location: Trondheim, Norway

Please note that this position might be subject to a background check.