Position descriptionFreedom of the Press Foundation (FPF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting, defending, and empowering public-interest journalism, is hiring a senior UX engineer to implement improvements to our websites Freedom.press, the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, and SecureDrop.org.Reporting to the engineering manager (web and Dangerzone), this position will join a small team of web developers working on high-impact projects like the integration of “Action Center” functionality on the FPF website, deeper integration between our CMS and email newsletters, and improved data visualizations for the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker.ResponsibilitiesDesign, prototype, and implement website components, pages, and templatesDevelop integration code with Python APIs and the Wagtail CMSInform internal needs-finding processes with design ideas and prototypesDevelop internal style guides and front-end development documentationTest our websites for accessibility and usability issues and resolve them consistent with best practicesQualificationsRequiredFive-plus years of experience as a UX engineer, front-end developer, product engineer, or comparable hybrid role at the intersection of development and UX, working as part of a teamPassion for the First Amendment and protecting the press freedom rights of allDeep understanding of HTML, CSS (including responsive design and modern CSS features like grids), and modern JavaScript frameworks like ReactProficiency in building and maintaining component libraries, style guides, or design systems.Experience with apps such as Figma, Sketch, or other UX tools creating user flows, wireframes, or interactive prototypes.Capability in writing and modifying Python classes and methods to support front-end features. You don’t need to be as capable in Python as in front-end technology, but you should be familiar with itPreferredExperience working in Python-based projects (e.g., Django-based CMS code)Familiarity with WCAG guidelines, ARIA attributes, and screen-reader testing toolsExperience conducting (or closely collaborating on) user testing and incorporating feedback into design and codeUnderstanding of front-end performance tools and techniques (e.g., Lighthouse audits, bundle optimization)Working with usThis is a full-time role with a competitive nonprofit salary in the range of $115,000-125,000, depending on experience. This position will preferably be based in FPF’s Brooklyn headquarters; however, strong U.S.-based remote candidates will also be considered. For more information on our full benefits package, please visit our website’s careers page. FPF does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual or reproductive health decisions, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law.How to applyIf you think you’d like to be a part of our team, please submit your résumé and a cover letter (no longer than one page). Portfolios of previous design or engineering work are welcome but not required.After an initial application review, FPF’s hiring process involves a phone screen with HR, an interview with the hiring manager, and an at-home test. For candidates moving to the final stages, an organization-wide panel and a final meeting with our executive director will follow.