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User Experience UX roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as human-computer interaction, information architecture, or cognitive psychology. Tech, finance, and healthcare employers file H-1B petitions for UX roles regularly, and the annual 85,000-slot cap means timing your job search around the April lottery window matters.
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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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Align your degree to the role
USCIS scrutinizes UX petitions where the degree field isn't an obvious match. A portfolio alone won't satisfy the specialty occupation requirement. Document how your degree in HCI, psychology, or a related field directly underpins the UX methods your role uses.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies that have filed Labor Condition Applications for UX or design roles. Employers with a DOL filing track record have already navigated the process, which means fewer delays and fewer employer-side surprises after your offer.
Verify the job title on the LCA
Your employer files an LCA listing a specific job title and wage level with DOL. Make sure the title on the LCA matches how your role is actually described internally. A mismatch between your offer letter and the LCA title can trigger an RFE during USCIS adjudication.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your specific job title and work location through the OFLC Wage Search before negotiating salary. The LCA must certify that your wage meets the prevailing wage for that occupation and geography. A below-prevailing offer forces the employer to adjust or withdraw.
Use O*NET to strengthen your specialty occupation case
The O*NET profile for UX designers documents the educational requirements and core competencies adjudicators reference. Print the relevant O*NET data and ask your employer to include it in the I-129 support letter to preempt specialty occupation RFEs.
File premium processing if your start date is tight
USCIS premium processing guarantees a decision within 15 business days. If you're starting a new UX role within a few months of the October 1 cap date, ask your employer to upgrade to premium processing to avoid gaps between your start date and approval.
H-1B Visa User Experience UX: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a UX role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, but the petition needs to show that the specific UX position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Roles focused on user research, interaction design, or information architecture typically qualify when the employer's job description specifies a degree in HCI, cognitive psychology, computer science, or a comparable discipline. Generalist design roles with loose degree requirements face higher RFE rates.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas for UX professionals most often?
Technology companies file the largest volume of H-1B LCAs for UX roles, but financial services, healthcare technology, and enterprise software firms also sponsor regularly. UX roles embedded in product teams at companies that already run large H-1B programs tend to move faster because the employer's legal and HR teams are already familiar with the filing process. You can browse employers with active UX LCA history on Migrate Mate.
Can I switch UX jobs while on an H-1B without losing my status?
Yes. Under AC21 portability, you can change employers after your H-1B has been approved and you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or a substantially similar occupational classification. UX roles typically fall under the same SOC codes, so portability usually applies, but your new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before your first day.
What documentation should I gather before a UX employer sponsors my H-1B?
Prepare your degree transcripts and diplomas, a detailed CV showing UX-specific responsibilities rather than general design work, and any professional certifications in HCI or usability. If your degree is from outside the U.S., get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization showing equivalency to a U.S. bachelor's degree. Your employer's attorney will use these to build the specialty occupation argument in the I-129 petition.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my UX job search timeline?
USCIS opens H-1B registration in March each year for the following October 1 cap date. If you're selected in the lottery, your employer has until June 30 to file the full petition. This means UX roles that require cap-subject H-1B sponsorship typically need to be secured by February or March. Some UX employers are cap-exempt, such as universities and affiliated nonprofits, which allows filing at any time without waiting for the lottery.