University of Florida

AI UX Developer

University of Florida$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience (high school diploma and 6 years)
  • 2 years of relevant experience for degree holders; vocational training substitutes equivalent experience
  • Proficient in modern front-end frameworks like React and Node.js/Express
  • Strong understanding of UX processes and usability testing
  • Experience with AI/ML API integration and workflows
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience with design tools such as Figma and Sketch.

Responsibilities

  • Lead software development lifecycle for web and mobile applications
  • Design and implement AI-driven UI components and reusable libraries
  • Conduct UX design work, including gathering requirements and creating prototypes
  • Collaborate with engineers to embed AI models into user experiences
  • Perform code reviews and mentor junior developers
  • Troubleshoot production issues and support deployment pipelines
  • Maintain documentation for all deliverables.

Benefits

  • Health insurance options
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Flexible work hours within a staff structure
Full Job Description
AI UX Developer

Job no: 540617
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Computer Science, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence
Department:14800000 - IT-APPS DEVELOP & INTEGRATION

Classification Title:
IT Application Developer III

Classification Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience.

Job Description:
UF Information Technology (UFIT) is currently seeking an intermediate-level AI UX Developer to join Applications, Development & Integrations (ADI), a unit within UFIT.

The AI UX Developer role blends full-stack application development, AI-driven feature integration, and user-centered design to deliver innovative web and mobile experiences for the university community. The incumbent will work closely with product, engineering, and UX teams to translate business needs into high-quality, accessible digital solutions.

Some key responsibilities and characteristics of this position are:

  • Lead or contribute to the end-to-end software development lifecycle for enterprise-grade web and cross-platform mobile applications, translating requirements into technical designs and estimates
  • Design and implement AI-enabled UI components, building reusable libraries and integrating with backend APIs (REST, GraphQL, gRPC, WebSocket)
  • Conduct UX design work: gather requirements, create user flows, wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes using tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD, ensuring compliance with UF's design system and WCAG 2.1 AA standards
  • Collaborate with data, AI, and platform engineers to embed AI models into the user experience and to prototype novel interactions
  • Perform code reviews, mentor junior developers and interns, and provide technical guidance on best practices, security, and accessibility
  • Troubleshoot production issues, support deployment pipelines (CI/CD), and maintain documentation for all deliverables


Expected Salary:
$110,000 - $130,000; commensurate based on education and experience

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and six years of experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience, but does not negate the minimum degree requirement(s).

Preferred:
The ideal candidate will possess the following education, experience, and skills:

  • Proficiency with modern front-end frameworks (React, React Native, Node.js/Express) and UI technologies (HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript/TypeScript)
  • Strong grasp of UX processes, including user-centered design, usability testing, and rapid prototyping
  • Experience integrating AI/ML services via APIs and an understanding of AI-driven product workflows
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; ability to work in an agile, multi-disciplinary environment
  • Experience with design tools (Figma, Sketch, Balsamiq) and prototyping of interactive flows.
  • Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.2), version control (Git), and agile project management tools.
  • Prior work in higher-education or large-scale enterprise settings is a plus.


Special Instructions to Applicants:
Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position

This is not a remote work position and is located in Gainesville, FL.

A Level 2 Criminal Background Screening is required.

Applicants are required to submit the following with their application:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • List of professional references with contact information (Minimum of 3 with one from a previous or current supervisor)

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 16 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 30 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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About University of Florida

The University of Florida (UF) is a public land-grant research university in Gainesville, Florida. It is a senior member of the State University System of Florida and traces its origins to 1853 and has operated continuously on its Gainesville campus since September 1906. The University of Florida is one of sixty-two elected member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU), the association of preeminent North American research universities, and the only AAU member university in Florida. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities ? Very high research activity".
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