Junior UI Engineer
Kognitos is on the hunt for a Junior UI Engineer to join our fast-paced, innovative team. If you graduated from a top-tier CS program, have a couple of solid internships under your belt, and you’re passionate about crafting clean, user-friendly interfaces, this is your chance to grow alongside seasoned pros!
Key Responsibilities
Collaborate with senior engineers and designers to turn mockups into pixel-perfect, responsive UI components
Help implement end-to-end UI features that delight users and align with our design system
Write clear, maintainable JavaScript/TypeScript code under guidance, optimizing for performance and scalability
Participate in code reviews—both giving and receiving feedback—to continuously level up your skills
Troubleshoot UI bugs, cross-browser inconsistencies, and accessibility issues
Stay curious about emerging UI patterns, libraries, and best practices; share your findings with the team
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or related) from a top-tier university
1–3 years of hands-on UI development experience (including internships at well-known tech companies such as Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, etc.)
Familiarity with React (or another modern framework like Vue.js or Angular)
Solid grasp of JavaScript/TypeScript fundamentals
Comfortable with HTML5, CSS3 (Flexbox/Grid) and responsive design principles
Basic understanding of cross-browser compatibility and web accessibility standards
Experience using Git (branching, pull requests, merges)
Strong communication skills and a growth-mindset attitude
A portfolio or code samples that demonstrate your UI chops (school projects, open-source contributions, hackathon builds, etc.)
What We Offer
Competitive entry-level salary and benefits package
Flexible hours and remote-friendly culture
A mentorship-driven environment where you’ll learn from senior engineers
Budget for conferences, courses, and tools to help you level up
A creative, inclusive culture that celebrates fresh ideas and initiative