UX Engineer

Reality Defender (YC W22)

UX Engineer developing prototypes and designs for cybersecurity products at Reality Defender. Collaborating with teams and advocating for user-centric design principles.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in UX design and front-end implementation, with a strong focus on building interactive prototypes using React and TypeScript. Advocates for usability and accessibility while collaborating effectively across teams to deliver customer-centric solutions.

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UX DesignFront-End ImplementationReactTypeScriptFigma

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Hard Skills

UX DesignFront-End ImplementationPrototypingInteraction DesignUsabilityAccessibilitySaaS Application DesignUser ResearchUsability TestingMotion Design

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationCross-Functional CollaborationAdaptability in Fast-Paced Environments

Tools & Technologies

FigmaPrototyping ToolsDesign SystemsComponent Libraries

Industry Keywords

Enterprise Software DesignAI Product ExperienceCybersecurity Product Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end UX design and rapid prototyping for new product initiatives, from concept through implementation-ready design
Build interactive, near-production-quality prototypes using React, TypeScript, or similar frameworks to validate ideas before full engineering investment
Partner with Engineering to validate technical feasibility early and reduce handoff friction
Help establish and evolve reusable UI patterns, components, and Reality Defender's broader design system
Advocate for usability, accessibility, and thoughtful interaction design across the platform
Work alongside Product Managers to define customer experiences before development begins
Facilitate cross-team alignment by making complex ideas tangible through prototypes and visual storytelling

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years designing and building modern SaaS applications
Strong portfolio demonstrating both UX design and front-end implementation
Expertise with Figma and modern prototyping tools
Experience building interfaces using React, TypeScript, or similar front-end frameworks
Strong understanding of interaction design, usability, and accessibility
Ability to rapidly move from concept to prototype
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills, and comfort in a fast-moving startup environment
Nice to have: enterprise software design experience, AI or cybersecurity product experience, familiarity with design systems and component libraries, user research/usability testing experience, or motion/interaction animation experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare plans with 100% premium coverage for employees and partial coverage available for dependents
Dental and Vision plans with 100% premium coverage for employees and their dependents
Short/Long-term disability and life insurance plans with 100% premium coverage for employees
FSA/HSA and 401k programs
Equity compensation
20 days of PTO per year
12 weeks of Parental Leave
Learning and Development budget
Monthly wellness benefits
Annual company-sponsored offsite
Daily in-office lunch through UberEats
Commuter benefits
Remote Fridays
Happy Hours and other local events