UX Engineer

Overview

Stathletes is revolutionizing professional hockey data and analytics for the world’s premier leagues, teams, players, agents, media, sportsbooks and digital platforms. Our mission is to offer the most comprehensive dataset in sports to drive the most accurate and insightful statistical analysis available in the market.

And we're looking for an experienced UX Engineer to join our team! As a key member you will bridge the gap between design and engineering, taking ownership of crafting exceptional user experiences for our software suite that services our internal teams, sports clubs, media and the world's premier hockey leagues.

The Role

As a UX Engineer you'll be responsible for translating design concepts into high-quality, production-ready code while advocating for user-centred design principles throughout the development process. Working closely with our CTO, product, data, and engineering teams, you will prototype interactions, build design systems, and ensure our products deliver intuitive and delightful experiences. You will refine mockups and wireframes, then work with developers to implement them with pixel-perfect precision and smooth interactions. You will have significant influence over our design systems and component libraries as we scale to deliver cutting-edge features and insights in our next phase of growth.

This role also provides an exciting opportunity to shape user experiences for products that integrate cutting-edge AI and machine learning, being part of a team that is defining how the world creates and consumes sports data.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have:

Strong proficiency in modern frontend technologies (React, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3)
Experience building and maintaining design systems and component libraries
Deep understanding of UX principles, accessibility standards (WCAG), and responsive design
Ability to collaborate effectively with designers and translate designs into code
Experience with design tools (Figma, Sketch, etc.) and prototyping
Strong attention to detail with a focus on interactions, animations, and micro-interactions
Familiarity with version control best practices (Git, Github)
Experience with CSS methodologies and modern styling solutions (CSS-in-JS, styled-components, etc.)
A solid foundation in frontend architecture, with strong competencies in component design, performance optimization, and maintainability
A passion for delivering exceptional user experiences and advocating for users throughout the development process
Experience with data visualization libraries (D3.js, Chart.js, etc.) (this is a nice-to-have)
Familiarity with user research and usability testing methodologies (this is a nice-to-have)
Experience with analytics products or data-intensive interfaces (this is a nice-to-have)
Knowledge of sports analytics or related domains (this is a nice-to-have)
A love of hockey, and/or a passion for delivering data products

What We Care About

Allowing you to do your best work. We’re async-first with Slack and keep meetings to a minimum to protect heads-down time.
Productivity. We ruthlessly evaluate requests and opportunities to pursue and ship only meaningful improvements to the business.
Ownership of product, code and process. We hire first liners and let them make decisions independently.
Doing a lot with a little. Simple, creative, effective and stable solves through small teams.

What We Offer

Your choice! The option to work fully remotely, or from our offices in downtown St. Catharines
A comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefit plan for you and your family
An RRSP-contribution program
A budget for setting up your home office
An inviting and dynamic team environment
A supportive environment for career development and educational enrichment
A culture that values innovation
Opportunities for internal growth and development

Applying

We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics, including but not limited to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

This role is open to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and other individuals legally authorized to work in Canada.

One final note: don't be discouraged if you don't meet every single qualification - we encourage you to apply even if you're not a 100% perfect match. We're committed to building a diverse team and are open to considering a range of relevant backgrounds and experiences.

If joining our team feels like the perfect next step in your career, apply today with your resume. Come help us elevate the game you love!