About Us:
Automation Anywhere is the leader in Agentic Process Automation (APA), transforming how work gets done with AI-powered automation. Its APA system, built on the industry's first Process Reasoning Engine (PRE) and specialized AI agents, combines process discovery, RPA, end-to-end orchestration, document processing, and analytics-all delivered with enterprise-grade security and governance. Guided by its vision to fuel the future of work, Automation Anywhere helps organizations worldwide boost productivity, accelerate growth, and unleash human potential.
Our opportunity:
Our AI Agent Studio provides a secure, enterprise-ready platform that seamlessly integrates Robotic Process Automation (RPA) with advanced AI technologies. Built natively within the A360 platform, it offers the scalability and resilience enterprises demand. With advancements in Generative AI (GenAI), we're unlocking new potential by enabling semi-autonomous agents to plan, execute tools, and collaborate with humans effectively. As we continue to innovate, we're looking for a passionate UI engineer to join us on this exciting journey.
As a Senior Staff Engineer, you will take the lead in designing and developing all UI-related features for our AI Agent Studio. Leveraging cutting-edge and high-performing technologies, you will drive quality in design, development, and documentation while fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth among the development team. Join us to shape the future of intelligent automation!
Who you'll report to:
This role reports to our Director, Engineering
Location:
Hybrid role with regular onsite workdays in our San Jose, CA office strongly preferred. Other U.S locations may be considered
You will make an impact by being responsible for:
- Design and Development: Developing and maintaining high-quality, scalable, and performance-oriented UI components and features using modern front-end technologies like React. Focusing on consistent delivery of software and systems that move the company towards achieving short and long-term objectives
- Collaboration: Working closely with Product Management, UX, Backend Engineers, SDET and Support organizations to deliver industry-leading features to the market. Translate requirements into technical solutions and seamless user experiences
- Code Quality: Writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code, adhering to best practices in UI development. Conduct code reviews to ensure quality and consistency
- Innovation: Driving the adoption of new tools, frameworks, and methodologies to enhance development efficiency and UI performance
- Scalability and Performance: Optimizing UI components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers
- Accessibility and Standards: Ensuring the UI complies with accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and adheres to company design guidelines
- Mentorship: Providing technical mentorship to junior engineers and share knowledge across teams to foster a culture of learning and improvement
You will be a great fit if you have:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Master's or PhD in Computer Science, AI, or a related field a plus
- 10+ years of front-end/UI development experience, with a strong portfolio of modern web applications
- Expertise in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS, and React, with a deep understanding of modern front-end frameworks and best practices
- Strong understanding of web architecture and performance, including client-server interactions (HTTP), browser internals, and building high-performance, scalable applications
- Experience building responsive, cross-browser, and accessibility-compliant (WCAG) applications across modern browsers (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox)
- Proficiency with modern development tools and workflows, including build tools (e.g., Webpack), testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress), and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience designing scalable front-end architectures, including component libraries, design systems, and state management strategies
- Strong product and engineering judgment, with the ability to balance performance, maintainability, and developer experience
- Experience leveraging AI-powered development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, Cursor) to enhance productivity and code quality
You excel in these key competencies:
- Collaboration and Teamwork - The role requires close interaction with Product Management, UX, Backend Engineers, SDET, and Support teams. Strong collaboration skills are essential for aligning efforts across teams and ensuring seamless execution
- Problem-Solving and Analytical Thinking - Developing scalable, high-performance UI components and optimizing user experiences demand a sharp analytical mindset to address technical challenges and craft innovative solutions
- Communication Skills - The ability to articulate technical concepts effectively and translate requirements into acti