The Software Engineer develops and modifies information systems, supports complex requirements, analyzes application issues, improves systems performance, and collaborates with team members while following security practices.
JOB DESCRIPTION
RESPONSIBILITIES
Change of Mindset: Lead by example when we adopt new tools or improve processes.
Connectivity: Mentor others and keep communication clear and consistent across the team.
Customer Centricity: Deliver thoughtful, maintainable solutions that meet real customer needs.
Decisiveness: Make timely calls and help others understand the reasoning behind them.
Accountability: Own your work from start to finish and help others stay on track.
QUALIFICATIONS
Role Requirements
Frontend technologies
Backend technologies
This is an onsite role in our Fremont Location.
What we offer:
Learn More:
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com
ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Imagine getting your hands on new technology before it hits the shelves. To dig deep and figure out exactly how it works. That's what we do. We lift the lid and test the boundaries on a huge range of products, from health-monitoring smart watches monitoring to electric vehicles loaded with the latest software. We're always looking for people who are passionate about innovation, embrace change and love new and exciting challenges. Join our team, influence emerging technology and forge a successful career at the center of safety science.
- Develops and modifies information system programs.
- Supports the implementation of moderately complex requirements for multiple platforms, operating systems, and applications.
- Resolves problems by devising or modifying procedures.
- Considers equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results when developing resolutions.
- Supports the identification of system requirements by interviewing users, interviewing and selecting vendors (if applicable), analyzing applications, evaluating existing and proposed systems, and recommending solutions.
- Independently analyzes and isolates application issues and performs problem resolution.
- Monitors progress of software-based projects by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, and recommending actions.
- Improves systems performance by investigating problems, developing specifications, identifying trends in technology, and recommending solutions.
- Works as part of a team.
- Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
- Performs other duties as directed.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Change of Mindset: Lead by example when we adopt new tools or improve processes.
Connectivity: Mentor others and keep communication clear and consistent across the team.
Customer Centricity: Deliver thoughtful, maintainable solutions that meet real customer needs.
Decisiveness: Make timely calls and help others understand the reasoning behind them.
Accountability: Own your work from start to finish and help others stay on track.
QUALIFICATIONS
Role Requirements
- Strong working technical knowledge and/or software development experience.
- Strong working knowledge in software application or specific program language requirements of software work.
- University degree in Computer Science or a related discipline.
- 2+ years of experience in a mid level role, an total of 4 years minimum in software development
- 2+ years minimum of experience in enterprise level JavaScript
- Participation in in-person meetings, collaboration sessions, and team activities is required
- Strong preference for candidates who thrive in a highly collaborative, office-based environment
- This position does not offer relocation support. Candidates must be able to work from Fremont, CA at the time of hire
- This is a full-time onsite role Monday through Friday
Frontend technologies
- HTML
- CSS
- Experience with CSS frameworks. i.e. Tailwind CSS
- JavaScript, TypeScript
- Experience with frontend libraries. i.e. React.js
- Experience with UI frameworks. i.e. antd and shadcn
- Experience with global state management tools. i.e. Redux and React Context API
Backend technologies
- Experience with server side technologies. i.e. Node.js and Python
- Experience with building RESTful APIs and using server side frameworks. i.e. Express.js
- Experience with developing and managing SQL and NoSQL databases. i.e. SQLite, MySQL, MongoDB
This is an onsite role in our Fremont Location.
What we offer:
- Total Rewards: We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career . The estimated salary range for this position is $123,500 to $133,000 and is based on multiple factors, including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, as well as other factors. This position is eligible for annual bonus compensation with a target payout of 10% of the base salary. This position also provides health benefits such as medical, dental and vision; wellness benefits such as mental and financial health; and retirement savings (401K) commensurate with the standard rewards offered in each individual location or country. We also provide full-time employees with paid time off including vacation (15 days), holiday including floating holidays (12 days) and sick time off (72 hours).
Learn More:
Curious? To learn more about us and the work we do, visit UL.com
ABOUT US
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions (NYSE: ULS) transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 110 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Mark serves as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflects an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains, and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Imagine getting your hands on new technology before it hits the shelves. To dig deep and figure out exactly how it works. That's what we do. We lift the lid and test the boundaries on a huge range of products, from health-monitoring smart watches monitoring to electric vehicles loaded with the latest software. We're always looking for people who are passionate about innovation, embrace change and love new and exciting challenges. Join our team, influence emerging technology and forge a successful career at the center of safety science.
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