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Data to Discovery Visualization Software UX Design & Development Engineer

California Institute of Technology
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement
United States, California, Pasadena
Dec 20, 2025
Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community. Job Summary Maintenance and design/development of new features for software for visualizing and supporting analysis of data resulting from various scientific fields (including material properties, climate simulation, fluid dynamics, glacier studies, etc.) on the web. Essential Job Duties Extend and optimize current visualization tool codes, clean up codes to increase compatibility with new data sets and stability. Extend tool capabilities to allow new datasets and reimplement prototypes in P5.js into more web-efficient frameworks. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or Interaction Design. Coding skills in JavaScript with knowledge of React, D3, Three.js, OpenGL Shaders, Unity, Unreal, and Babylon.js libraries, as well as coding practices including use of GitHub and Docker. Familiar with User Centric Design methodologies, as well as experience in Interaction Design. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with visualization tools (like VTK), state container web technologies (like Redux), cloud computing (AWS), cluster computing frameworks (ApacheSpark), hierarchical data formats (HDF5), and databases optimized for computing or volumetric data (MondoDB or OpenVDB). Required Documents Resume Hiring Range $40.00 to $48.25 per hour The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks. EEO Statement We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Caltech is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. To read more Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) go to eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf. Disability Accommodations Caltech complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of a position. If you would like to request an accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please contact Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu. Additionally, if you do not meet the basic qualifications of a role but believe you can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, please reach out to Caltech Recruiting at employment@caltech.edu.