Product Design Engineer Jobs in New Jersey

Who We Are Looking For:

This opportunity is ideal for individuals interested in contributing to our team as a Product Design Engineer (AVP) within State Street’s Global Technology Services organization. Our technology function, Global Technology Services (GTS), is vital to State Street and is the key enabler for our business to deliver data and insights to our clients. We’re driving the company’s digital transformation and expanding business capabilities using industry best practices and advanced technologies. The ideal candidate leads with integrity, embraces creativity, and invests in personal growth. This role requires a collaborative mindset, a passion for innovation, and the ability to inspire others.

What You Will Do:

In this role, you will perform the following day-to-day activities:

• Translate Figma designs into responsive, interactive UI components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Build and maintain scalable front-end applications using React (and optionally Angular or Vue.js).
• Collaborate with designers and back-end developers to ensure seamless integration and user experience.
• Prioritize accessibility and usability by adhering to WCAG/EAA guidelines.
• Contribute to the State Street Design System and component library.
• Participate in testing, debugging, and iterative improvements of UI features.
• Stay current with emerging front-end technologies and design trends.
• Familiarity with TypeScript and modern build tools (Webpack, Vite)
• Ability to optimize performance for data-heavy applications.
• Strong communication skills and ownership mindset in cross-functional teams.
• Bonus: Exposure to financial services interfaces and workflows.

In this role, you will have:

• Engagement in meaningful daily work: You'll take ownership of specific tasks and projects, gaining hands-on experience and building confidence through real contributions.
• A supportive learning environment: You'll exercise your judgment in a guided setting, with mentorship and supervision to help you grow.
• Focused skill development: This role is designed to help you deepen your expertise in a specific area.
• Clear structure and expectations: You'll work within well-defined parameters, giving you the clarity and focus to succeed.
• Independent contributions: You'll have the opportunity to make an impact through your individual contributions while collaborating with a supportive team.
• Focus on growth: While there are no people management responsibilities with this role, it is a great stepping stone for future leadership opportunities.
• A collaborative team culture: You'll build strong working relationships with your peers and supervisor, gaining valuable experience in a professional environment.

Education and Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates should be:

• 3-6 years of experience
• Enthusiastic about building a long-term career in a dynamic, technology-driven organization
• Effective communicators with the ability to collaborate in a team-oriented environment
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous learning and improvement
• Motivated by real-world problem solving and eager to contribute innovative ideas

Certification nice to haves:

• Google Front-End Web Developer Certification
• Codecademy Front-End Development Libraries Certification
• W3C Front-End Web Developer Certification

Core Competencies:

Candidates should exhibit working knowledge of the following key skills and proficiencies:

• React.js
• Web Development
• Proactive Problem Solving
• Creativity
• Action-Oriented
• Analytical Thinking
• Communication

Nice to have skills:

• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Agile Methodology
• GitHub

Salary Range:

$100,000 - $167,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

State Street is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability.