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As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary
The Staff UX Engineer is responsible for defining and advancing the UX Engineering strategy across the Waters Software portfolio. This role leads the development of scalable frontend architecture, reusable component libraries, and enterprise design systems that enable consistent, intuitive user experiences across a diverse suite of medical instrument software products.
Partnering with Human Factors Engineering, Product Management, Architecture, and Agile development teams, the Staff UX Engineer transforms user insights into shared UX frameworks and implementation standards that improve usability, accelerate development, and support long-term product portfolio alignment.
Responsibilities:
- Define and drive the UX Engineering strategy across the Waters Software portfolio, delivering consistent, scalable, and user-centered experiences across products.
- Serve as the technical authority for frontend architecture, UX implementation, and Design System governance.
- Lead the vision, development, adoption, and continuous evolution of a shared enterprise Design System and Storybook component ecosystem.
- Establish standards for component architecture, interaction patterns, accessibility, design tokens, theming, branding, and visual consistency.
- Architect, develop, and maintain reusable UI frameworks and components using Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS/SCSS, and Angular Material.
- Define and govern frontend engineering best practices, including coding standards, documentation, API consistency, component lifecycle management, and architecture review processes.
- Drive quality-focused development practices through automated testing, visual regression testing, accessibility validation, usability verification, and continuous quality monitoring.
- Establish scalable CI/CD, versioning, release management, and dependency governance practices for shared frontend assets and Design System components.
- Partner with Human Factors Engineering, Product Management, Architects, and Agile teams to translate user research and workflow insights into reusable UX solutions and development standards.
- Enable Scrum teams to accelerate software delivery through reusable design assets, implementation guidance, reference architectures, and shared engineering frameworks.
- Collaborate with Technical Leads and Architects to define frontend technology strategies, roadmaps, and long-term platform direction.
- Conduct architecture, design, and implementation reviews to ensure usability, performance, accessibility, maintainability, and consistency across the software portfolio.
- Monitor Design System adoption, platform health, and usage metrics to drive continuous improvement and maximize business impact.
- Mentor and coach frontend engineers and UX practitioners, fostering engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Quality Management System (QMS), regulatory, and accessibility requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related technical discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering, frontend development, UX Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience leading frontend engineering initiatives across multiple products, teams, or platforms.
- Proven experience designing, implementing, and governing enterprise-scale Design Systems and reusable component libraries.
- Strong expertise in modern frontend technologies, including Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS/SCSS, and Angular Material.
- Hands-on experience developing and maintaining component libraries using Storybook or similar design system platforms.
- Strong understanding of frontend architecture, component-based design, state management, performance optimization, and modern web application development.
- Experience establishing engineering standards and best practices for reusable, scalable, and maintainable frontend solutions.
- Proficiency with Git-based development workflows, source control, code review processes, and CI/CD practices.
- Experience working within Agile and Scrum software development environments.
- Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction and collaborate effectively with Product Management, UX, Human Factors Engineering, Architecture, and Software Development teams.
- Willing and able to commute or travel onsite when needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing software for regulated industries, including medical devices, life sciences, healthcare, or other compliance-driven environments.
- Experience partnering with Human Factors Engineering, UX Research, or User Experience teams to translate user insights into product and platform solutions.
- Strong knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices, including WCAG compliance.
- Experience implementing and managing Design Tokens, Design System tooling, and design-to-development workflows.
- Hands-on experience with modern frontend testing frameworks, including component, accessibility, visual regression, and end-to-end testing.
- Experience contributing to platform engineering, developer enablement, or shared technology initiatives that improve engineering efficiency and consistency.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted software development, UX design tools, and emerging technologies that enhance product development and user experience.
- Experience scaling Design Systems and frontend platforms across multiple products, teams, or business units.
- Knowledge of modern UX architecture patterns, design governance models, and enterprise frontend platform strategies.
WHY JOIN US?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION
USA OR Ashland - FlowJo
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS
USA CA - Milpitas 135, USA CA - San Diego (BDB)
WORK SHIFT
At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."
Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.
Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.
SALARY RANGE INFORMATION
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
INTRODUCTION
As a result of the combination of the BD Biosciences and Diagnostic Solutions business with Waters Corporation (NYSE: WAT), by applying to this role, you will be applying for a position with Waters. Waters is a global leader in life sciences, dedicated to accelerating the benefits of pioneering science through analytical technologies, informatics, and service. With a focus on regulated, high-volume testing environments, Waters’ innovative portfolio harnesses deep scientific expertise across biology, chemistry, and physics. Waters collaborates with analytical laboratories around the world to advance the release of effective, high-quality medicines, assure the safety of food and water, and drive better patient outcomes by detecting diseases earlier, managing routine infections, and combatting growing antibiotic resistance. Through a shared culture of relentless innovation, Waters’ passionate team of approximately 16,000 colleagues partner with customers to turn scientific challenges into breakthroughs that improve lives worldwide.
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary
The Staff UX Engineer is responsible for defining and advancing the UX Engineering strategy across the Waters Software portfolio. This role leads the development of scalable frontend architecture, reusable component libraries, and enterprise design systems that enable consistent, intuitive user experiences across a diverse suite of medical instrument software products.
Partnering with Human Factors Engineering, Product Management, Architecture, and Agile development teams, the Staff UX Engineer transforms user insights into shared UX frameworks and implementation standards that improve usability, accelerate development, and support long-term product portfolio alignment.
Responsibilities:
- Define and drive the UX Engineering strategy across the Waters Software portfolio, delivering consistent, scalable, and user-centered experiences across products.
- Serve as the technical authority for frontend architecture, UX implementation, and Design System governance.
- Lead the vision, development, adoption, and continuous evolution of a shared enterprise Design System and Storybook component ecosystem.
- Establish standards for component architecture, interaction patterns, accessibility, design tokens, theming, branding, and visual consistency.
- Architect, develop, and maintain reusable UI frameworks and components using Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS/SCSS, and Angular Material.
- Define and govern frontend engineering best practices, including coding standards, documentation, API consistency, component lifecycle management, and architecture review processes.
- Drive quality-focused development practices through automated testing, visual regression testing, accessibility validation, usability verification, and continuous quality monitoring.
- Establish scalable CI/CD, versioning, release management, and dependency governance practices for shared frontend assets and Design System components.
- Partner with Human Factors Engineering, Product Management, Architects, and Agile teams to translate user research and workflow insights into reusable UX solutions and development standards.
- Enable Scrum teams to accelerate software delivery through reusable design assets, implementation guidance, reference architectures, and shared engineering frameworks.
- Collaborate with Technical Leads and Architects to define frontend technology strategies, roadmaps, and long-term platform direction.
- Conduct architecture, design, and implementation reviews to ensure usability, performance, accessibility, maintainability, and consistency across the software portfolio.
- Monitor Design System adoption, platform health, and usage metrics to drive continuous improvement and maximize business impact.
- Mentor and coach frontend engineers and UX practitioners, fostering engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Quality Management System (QMS), regulatory, and accessibility requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related technical discipline.
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering, frontend development, UX Engineering, or a closely related field.
- Demonstrated experience leading frontend engineering initiatives across multiple products, teams, or platforms.
- Proven experience designing, implementing, and governing enterprise-scale Design Systems and reusable component libraries.
- Strong expertise in modern frontend technologies, including Angular, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS/SCSS, and Angular Material.
- Hands-on experience developing and maintaining component libraries using Storybook or similar design system platforms.
- Strong understanding of frontend architecture, component-based design, state management, performance optimization, and modern web application development.
- Experience establishing engineering standards and best practices for reusable, scalable, and maintainable frontend solutions.
- Proficiency with Git-based development workflows, source control, code review processes, and CI/CD practices.
- Experience working within Agile and Scrum software development environments.
- Demonstrated ability to influence technical direction and collaborate effectively with Product Management, UX, Human Factors Engineering, Architecture, and Software Development teams.
- Willing and able to commute or travel onsite when needed.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience developing software for regulated industries, including medical devices, life sciences, healthcare, or other compliance-driven environments.
- Experience partnering with Human Factors Engineering, UX Research, or User Experience teams to translate user insights into product and platform solutions.
- Strong knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices, including WCAG compliance.
- Experience implementing and managing Design Tokens, Design System tooling, and design-to-development workflows.
- Hands-on experience with modern frontend testing frameworks, including component, accessibility, visual regression, and end-to-end testing.
- Experience contributing to platform engineering, developer enablement, or shared technology initiatives that improve engineering efficiency and consistency.
- Familiarity with AI-assisted software development, UX design tools, and emerging technologies that enhance product development and user experience.
- Experience scaling Design Systems and frontend platforms across multiple products, teams, or business units.
- Knowledge of modern UX architecture patterns, design governance models, and enterprise frontend platform strategies.
WHY JOIN US?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
PRIMARY WORK LOCATION
USA OR Ashland - FlowJo
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS
USA CA - Milpitas 135, USA CA - San Diego (BDB)
WORK SHIFT
At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You."
Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.
Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.
SALARY RANGE INFORMATION
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in User Experience Design
Verify your portfolio meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires your role to demand a specific degree, not just any bachelor's. Frame your portfolio around systems-level UX work, not general design tasks. Research briefs, information architecture deliverables, and usability testing documentation reinforce the specialty occupation argument.
Use O*NET to anchor your job description
Pull the official occupation profile from O*NET before negotiations begin. Employers unfamiliar with H-1B filings often write vague job descriptions that invite Requests for Evidence. Aligning your title and duties to the O*NET definition strengthens the LCA and I-129 petition.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter UX roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for design-related positions. Past filings indicate the company has internal H-1B infrastructure, reducing the risk of an employer backing out mid-process.
Negotiate the offer before LCA certification begins
Once your employer submits the LCA to DOL, the offered wage is locked in for the certification period. Salary discussions become far harder after that point. Confirm the title, wage level, and work location in writing before your employer initiates the DOL filing.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting a STEM-adjacent offer
If you're transitioning from OPT and targeting roles at companies that hire UX researchers under a STEM designation, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled. Non-enrolled employers can't support a STEM OPT extension, which affects your timeline leading into the H-1B lottery.
Document remote and hybrid work locations in the LCA
DOL requires a separate LCA for each worksite where you'll spend significant time. If your UX role is hybrid across two metro areas, your employer needs to list both. Missing a worksite is a common compliance gap that can trigger DOL audits after filing.
H-1B Visa User Experience Design: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a UX design role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the job posting and employer requirements specify a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field such as human-computer interaction, cognitive psychology, or design. Generalist roles that accept any bachelor's degree are more vulnerable to USCIS Requests for Evidence. Tying the role to a specific academic discipline through the offer letter and job description strengthens the petition significantly.
How do I find UX employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate filters UX design roles by employers with verified Labor Condition Application filing history, so you can see which companies have actually sponsored H-1B workers for design positions rather than relying on self-reported sponsorship claims in job postings. LCA data from DOL is public and updated regularly, making it a reliable indicator of a company's sponsorship track record.
What wage level should I expect an employer to offer on my LCA?
Employers must pay at least the prevailing wage for your occupation, location, and experience level, as determined by the DOL. Most mid-level UX roles fall at wage levels two or three on the OFLC Wage Search scale. Filing at an artificially low wage level increases the risk of a DOL audit and can complicate your ability to switch employers later under H-1B portability rules.
Can I change jobs after my H-1B is approved for a UX role?
Yes, under H-1B portability rules you can start working for a new employer once they file an H-1B transfer petition, without waiting for USCIS approval, provided your original H-1B was approved and your new role is in the same or a substantially similar specialty occupation. For UX professionals, moving between product design, UX research, and UX strategy roles typically satisfies this standard.
Does UX contract or freelance work affect my H-1B eligibility?
H-1B status requires a bona fide employer-employee relationship, which means your sponsoring employer must control your work, not just the end client. UX professionals placed at client sites through staffing firms are common in this category. USCIS scrutinizes third-party placement arrangements closely, so confirm that your employer sets your schedule, reviews your deliverables, and can terminate the engagement directly.