Product Engineer

About us!

Speckle is a dynamic and growing software company revolutionizing the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. We provide an open-source data platform that enables seamless collaboration and data exchange across multiple design and construction software applications. Our innovative approach empowers AEC professionals to work together efficiently, breaking down barriers and fostering creativity.

The team

We are a group of extremely motivated individuals, constantly pushing the boundaries of technology to drive innovation and make a lasting impact on the industry.

We embrace the unique opportunities that come with working in a distributed team, valuing flexibility, inclusivity, and open-mindedness. We actively support and uplift one another, leveraging our collective strengths to overcome challenges and deliver high-quality solutions.

We get together at company retreats multiple times a year to have fun and bond. We also meet virtually on a regular basis and never fail to have a laugh!.

You will be working in Speckle's Web Squad as a Product Engineer to combine the role of application developer with that of UI/UX specialist.
In this role, you will be researching, designing, and implementing new features for Speckle, as well as rethinking existing functionality.

Your responsibilities

• You create prototypes and test them, run experiments, and understand their results
• You take care of user research to wireframing and making prototypes to visualize the layout and structure of the new features or redesigned functionality
• You release MVPs to gather user feedback and validate assumptions
• You pay special attention to integrating the 3D viewer seamlessly with the application e.g. consider factors like loading times, model rendering, navigation controls, and collaboration features to provide an immersive and user-friendly experience
• You strive for both good-looking and intuitive designs with a strong focus on visual aesthetics, such as layout and typography, while ensuring that the overall user experience remains clear and intuitive.
• You work closely with our Product Designer and with developers and have a shared understanding of the design intent

Your profile

• You bring strong knowledge in design- and prototyping
• You convert a design into a pixel-perfect & functioning frontend application using modern technologies & approaches
• You have experience in creating responsive designs that work equally well on devices of all sizes and capabilities
• You value a strong desire to delight through accessible interactions centred around a person’s needs
• You have experience with Figma and building frontends with Vue.js and Tailwind
• You are a strong team player who can collaborate effectively within a distributed team
• You have strong communication skills and can clearly articulate your ideas, designs and suggestions

Ideally, you show:

• Experience in designing intuitive UIs for data heavy applications
• Awareness of performant frontend- and web development principles & concepts
• Any experience with the following: automated UI test development, maintaining a design system, utility-first CSS frameworks (e.g. Tailwind), ThreeJS, TypeScript, Nuxt.js.

Why us?

• We are fully remote: you are able to work from anywhere
• You will receive 30 days of paid leave & additional time off at years'end
• You receive an annual budget of 2k GBP to spend on L&D, Health & Self-care and anything to create your ultimate working environment for yourself
• We will bring you on unique and exciting company retreats twice a year
• IRL-Grant: We cover any travel, and accommodation expenses in case you would like to visit and work with any of your co-workers
• You will receive a budget for your hardware of choice
• You will receive attractive stock options
• Join our daily rituals, there's a rotating chairperson-ship that has full control over the proceedings
• Open Source & Community: The Greater Good! Last, but not least: doing open source is a unique adventure. We work in the open, constantly engaging with our community and users from across backgrounds, domains, and cultures.

We celebrate our truly diverse and inclusive company culture and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you.