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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