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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 as an User Experience Designer
Document your degree's specialty occupation alignment
USCIS scrutinizes UX roles because the field draws from multiple disciplines. Pull your transcripts and map coursework in human-computer interaction, cognitive psychology, or information architecture directly to your job duties before any employer files your petition.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Use Migrate Mate to filter UX Designer roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for design occupations. This confirms the company has sponsored H-1B workers before and understands the DOL certification process.
Verify your role's prevailing wage tier early
UX Designer wages span four DOL wage levels depending on seniority and complexity. Run your job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiations so you know which tier applies and whether the offered salary meets the LCA requirement.
Flag portfolio work that proves specialty occupation
Consular officers and USCIS adjudicators sometimes challenge UX as a non-specialty field. Include project briefs, usability study documentation, or design system specifications in your employer's RFE response file to demonstrate the role demands theoretical and technical expertise.
Confirm E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
If you're on OPT STEM extension and transitioning to H-1B, your employer must be E-Verify enrolled throughout your cap-gap period. Ask the recruiter to confirm enrollment status before you sign, since losing that status mid-cap-gap can interrupt your work authorization.
Use O*NET to strengthen your specialty occupation argument
The O*NET profile for User Experience Designers lists the specific knowledge domains and education requirements USCIS references when evaluating specialty occupation. Reference this profile in your employer's petition support letter to anchor the role in the regulatory standard.
H-1B Visa User Experience Designer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a User Experience Designer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, UX Designer roles generally qualify as specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as human-computer interaction, cognitive psychology, information science, or graphic design. USCIS looks at whether the role normally requires that theoretical and practical application of a body of specialized knowledge. Roles that accept any degree regardless of field can draw RFEs, so the job description must tie duties to a specific discipline.
Which degree fields support an H-1B petition for a UX Designer position?
USCIS accepts degrees in human-computer interaction, cognitive psychology, information architecture, computer science with a UX focus, graphic design, and closely related fields. A degree in a different discipline can still work if your coursework aligns with the specific UX duties in the petition. Employers often include an expert opinion letter mapping your degree to the job when the connection isn't immediately obvious from the transcript alone.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas for UX Designer roles?
Search Migrate Mate to browse User Experience Designer positions filtered by employers with verified H-1B filing history for design and research occupations. Many companies hire UX talent but haven't built internal processes for H-1B sponsorship, so targeting those with prior LCA filings for similar roles reduces the risk of an employer backing out during the petition stage.
What happens to my H-1B status if I'm redesignated from a UX Designer to a Product Designer role mid-employment?
A significant change in job duties, title, or work location can constitute a material change requiring an amended H-1B petition. If your employer redesignates your role and the core responsibilities shift substantially, USCIS expects an amended petition filed before the change takes effect. Minor title updates without duty changes typically don't trigger this requirement, but your employer's immigration counsel should assess whether an amendment is needed.
Can UX Designer roles at startups or smaller employers qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
Yes, employer size doesn't determine H-1B eligibility. Startups and small companies can sponsor H-1B workers as long as they can demonstrate a legitimate employer-employee relationship and the financial ability to pay the prevailing wage. Smaller employers sometimes face additional USCIS scrutiny around ability to pay, so they may need to provide audited financials or bank statements alongside the petition. The DOL prevailing wage obligation applies equally regardless of company size.