University of Maryland

Software Engineer (FrontEnd) -Faculty Specialist

University of Maryland • $90K — $110K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 2+ years of professional experience with TypeScript and JavaScript in a React environment
  • Strong understanding of HTML/CSS, including responsive design and accessibility
  • Experience using Axios or similar for backend connectors
  • Collaborative mindset focused on delivering user-centered features

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams to design and implement web interfaces for core product experiences
  • Build and maintain reusable, component-based UIs with React and TypeScript
  • Contribute to code reviews and frontend architecture discussions
  • Take ownership of core UI systems ensuring performance and accessibility
  • Work across the stack integrating frontend with backend services as needed
  • Partner with design teams to enhance user experience and interaction patterns
  • Refine the codebase to manage technical debt and improve reliability

Benefits

  • Flexible working schedule with remote options available
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools for development
  • Support for ongoing learning and staying current with industry best practices
  • Diverse and inclusive work culture that encourages varied perspectives
  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects that benefit the community and save lives
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
When you join our team, you will work to define, document, and test a wide variety of transportation data analytics and operations applications. You will learn new skills and stay current with industry best practices and emerging technologies.

Frontend Role Overview
We're looking for a frontend engineer who's passionate about building fast, intuitive, and visually engaging web applications. You'll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to craft user experiences that feel seamless and perform beautifully at scale.

What You'll Do
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement modern web interfaces that drive core product experiences.
Build and maintain reusable, component-based UIs using React-style frameworks and TypeScript.
Contribute to code reviews, architecture discussions, and overall frontend best practices with an eye for performance and maintainability.
Take ownership of core UI systems and ensure they remain performant, accessible, and easy to extend.
Work across the stack when needed-integrating with backend services (e.g. Axios-based connectors) and helping design efficient APIs.
Partner with the design team to develop intuitive, legible UX and interaction patterns that enhance user experience.
Continuously refine the codebase to reduce technical debt and improve reliability.

What You'll Bring
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a relevant field.
2+ years professional experience with TypeScript and JavaScript, particularly in a React-style component architecture.
Strong understanding of HTML/CSS, including responsive design, layout systems, specificity, and accessibility.
Hands-on experience working with Axios or similar backend connectors, and an understanding of how frontends interact with APIs.
A collaborative mindset with a passion for shipping well-crafted, user-centered features.

Bonus Points
Experience with browser APIs and frontend performance profiling/optimization.
Familiarity with unit testing, API design, and maintaining large-scale UI systems.
A track record of leading technical initiatives or mentoring other engineers.
Contributions to internal frameworks or tooling that improved developer efficiency or product reliability.

Physical Demands: Sedentary work performed in an office environment. Regularly required to communicate and exchange information and to use technology/devices. Position can be 100% remote (US based only)

Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials:
  • CV/Resume
  • References upon request
  • LinkedIn profile link
  • Link to repository (GitHub or similar) to show work


Best Consideration Date: 09/30/26

Posting Close Date: 10/17/2026

Open Until Filled: YES

Financial Disclosure Required
No

For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department
ENGR-Civil-Center for Advanced Transportation Technology

Worker Sub-Type
Faculty Regular

Salary Range
$90,000-$110,000

Benefits Summary

For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link.

About University of Maryland

The University of Maryland is a public research university in College Park, Maryland. Founded in 1856, it is the flagship institution of the University System of Maryland. The university offers 127 undergraduate majors and 112 graduate programs, and is classified among 'R1: Doctoral Universities ? Very high research activity'. The university has a strong focus on research, with more than $1 billion in annual research expenditures. It is also known for its athletic programs, particularly its basketball team, the Maryland Terrapins.
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