Senior UX Engineer

ABOUT US

For more than 65 years, Simpson Strong-Tie has focused on creating structural products that help people build safer and stronger homes and buildings. Considered a leader in structural systems research, testing and innovation, Simpson Strong-Tie is one of the largest suppliers of structural building products in the world where we value all members and the creativity that individuals can bring to the workplace.
As one of subsidiaries of Simpson Strong-Tie group, Simpson Strong-Tie Vietnam is a 100% foreign invested company from the US and established in 2012 to provide No-Equal Engineering Services not only in constructions engineering, mechanical engineering but also software solutions. We work as a team, grow together with quality and customer-focused mindset, collaborative spirit in order to achieve the organizational goals.

BE A MAKER

At Simpson Strong-Tie, we've built a workplace where people are connected and engaged in creative thinking from day one throughout their careers.
When you think of the best a family has to offer — support, collaboration and respect — that's what we value at Simpson Strong-Tie. When there's a win, we'll cheer you on. When there's a snag, coworkers step in to help you out. Working on solutions together is just the way we do things here, and that creates an atmosphere that often feels like home.
At Simpson Strong-Tie, you'll find talented, passionate, dedicated, humble and genuinely kind people who are all connected by our shared mission — to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.
It's this mission and our strong people-focused values that have made Simpson Strong-Tie a unique place to work for more than 60 years — a place where you can connect, create and build your career. We invite you to learn more about our culture and why our employees are our most loyal customers.

       

YOU 

You want to be a key member of a strong team of creators who take pride in their work and support one another. As a Senior UX Engineer, you will be responsible for collaborating with the team to build a variety of Simpson Strong-Tie digital products, leveraging your valuable skills and competence, and contributing to the growth of the organization. You’ll focus on delivering intuitive, efficient, and innovative solutions that address business needs, helping drive progress forward. Your impact will be recognized, and if career growth is important to you, we not only know how to support your development—we're passionate about it: https://youtu.be/PUqzuWryYcU 

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING 

Front-end Development 

• Develop, test, and maintain performant, scalable code using React/Next.js and TypeScript.  

• Build reusable, modular components and libraries that power Simpson Strong-Tie's digital products.  

• Ensure applications are responsive, fast, accessible, and well-tested across devices and browsers. 

UX & Design Collaboration 

• Partner with designers early — contribute to design decisions and propose interaction patterns rather than only consuming Figma artifacts.  

• Build and maintain the design system and component library as the shared source of truth between design and engineering.  

• Advocate for accessibility (WCAG), usability, and consistent interaction patterns across products. 

Architecture & Performance 

• Lead the design of complex front-end applications, ensuring scalability and performance.  

• Collaborate with backend engineers on integration via REST APIs and WebSockets.  

• Optimize performance using techniques like lazy loading, code splitting, and tools like Lighthouse and Chrome DevTools. 

AI-Augmented Development 

• Leverage AI coding assistants (Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot, or similar) to accelerate development while maintaining code quality.  

• Prototype AI-powered features and integrate AI APIs (Anthropic, OpenAI, Azure OpenAI) where they add product value.  

• Critically evaluate AI output — knowing when to trust, verify, or override. 

Collaboration & Mentorship 

• Partner with product managers, designers, and backend engineers across multiple product teams.  

• Mentor Interns, Engineers, and Associate Senior Engineers — including how to work effectively with AI tools.  

• Lead code reviews, establish coding standards, and drive continuous improvement. 

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too: 

• 5+ years of front-end-focused software development experience  

• Strong proficiency in React and Next.js; experience with Angular or Lightning Web Components is a plus. 

• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, HTML, and SCSS/SASS/CSS  

• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and WebSockets  

• Experience with modern build tools (Webpack, Vite, ESLint, Prettier) and Git  

• Proficient with Jira and Confluence  

• Strong proficiency with Figma and design system thinking  

• Experience building and maintaining component libraries using atomic design and design tokens  

• Solid grasp of accessibility (WCAG) and an eye for visual detail  

• Comfortable translating designer intent and user feedback into thoughtful implementation  

• Demonstrated daily use of AI coding tools, with concrete examples of how they've changed how you work  

• Comfort with prompt engineering, context management, and critically evaluating AI output  

• Curiosity about emerging AI capabilities and interest in integrating AI APIs into products  

• Fluent English communication skills (both verbal and written)  

• Excellent organizational and communication skills  

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodology  

• Familiarity with state management patterns and libraries  

• Familiarity with web security principles and front-end vulnerabilities (e.g., XSS, CSRF)  

• Helpful if some experience with SVG frameworks: D3, Highcharts, Recharts  

• Helpful if some experience with web rendering engines like BabylonJS or Three.js  

• Exposure to cloud-based architectures like Azure 

HERE IS WHAT WE OFFER 

• Attractive salary with 100% SHUI applied salary during probation 

• 13th month salary, Performance Bonus, Salary review annually 

• Opportunity to be on site in the USA 

• Chance to collaborate and work with our global stakeholders 

• We provide employee training & development to enhance skills set and competencies 

• Internal training: Udemy, Pluralsight, and other online training course; TechTalk sharing within Software Development Division  

• External training: Leadership, English, Soft Skills, ….  

• Premium health care program for you + one of your beloved ones, Annual medical check-up 

• 14 vacation days + 1 Christmas day per year 

• Benefits for special holidays (Birthday, Marriage, Women’s Day, Tet Holidays, Mid-Autumn, New born babies, International Children ‘s Day…) 

• Social Activities, Sports Clubs and Team-building events such as Company trip, Year-End party,… are carried out on a regular basis 

• Young, friendly, quality and result oriented working environment under team-work spirit 

• Modern working conditions and entertainment facilities at office with snacks, tea and coffee all the time 

• Compliance fully to Vietnam Labor Code 

HOW TO APPLY 

If you are interested in joining our team, please send us your English CV and Application Letter to [email protected] 

Company: Simpson Strong-Tie Vietnam Company Limited