Job Description SummaryWe are seeking an innovative UX/UI Engineer who has mastered the integration of AI tools into the modern design and development workflow. This role requires someone who views AI not as a replacement for design thinking but as a powerful accelerator for creating exceptional user experiences. You'll be at the intersection of design and engineering, building sophisticated interfaces that seamlessly incorporate AI-powered features while maintaining the human-centered design principles that define great products.
The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience crafting user experiences and interfaces, with proven expertise in both design and front-end implementation. You will shape how users interact with AI-native applications, designing intuitive interfaces for complex AI features while ensuring accessibility, usability, and delight. This is an opportunity to define the future of human-AI interaction at scale.
As a GE Vernova accelerator, GE Vernova Advanced Research is driving strategy and leading research & development efforts to execute on the business's mission to help power the energy transition. We forge the collaborations and help invent the technologies required to electrify and decarbonize for a zero-carbon future.
Representing virtually every major scientific and engineering discipline, our researchers are collaborating with GE Vernova's businesses, the U.S. government, and more than 420 entities at the forefront of technology to execute on 150+ energy-focused projects. Collectively, these research programs and initiatives aim to solve near term technical challenges, deliver next generation product advances, and drive long term breakthrough innovation to enable more affordable, reliable, sustainable, and secure energy.
About the team
Our Design & Product team is pioneering the future of human-AI interaction, creating experiences that make advanced AI capabilities accessible to thousands of users. We believe that AI should augment human capability, not complicate it, and that great design is essential to achieving this vision.
Our culture emphasizes rapid prototyping, user feedback, and continuous iteration. We host regular design critiques and AI-UX workshops. Team members have access to cutting-edge AI tools and dedicated time for experimentation and learning.
Job DescriptionAs a UX/UI Engineer, you will bridge design and engineering to create AI-enhanced user experiences that are both powerful and approachable.
Design & User Experience:- Design and prototype user interfaces that make complex AI capabilities accessible and intuitive for users
- Create design systems and component libraries that standardize AI interaction patterns across products
- Conduct user research to understand how people interact with AI features and iterate based on behavioral insights
- Design conversational interfaces, prompt builders, and feedback mechanisms for AI-powered features
- Develop information architecture for applications incorporating semantic search, recommendations, and AI-generated content
- Create responsive, accessible designs that meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards and Section 508 compliance
Implementation & Development:- Transform designs into production-ready code using modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue, Angular)
- Build reusable UI components that elegantly handle AI states (loading, streaming responses, error handling)
- Implement real-time interfaces for AI features including chat interfaces, live previews, and progressive disclosure
- Develop interactive visualizations for AI model outputs, confidence scores, and decision explanations
- Create smooth animations and micro-interactions that provide feedback during AI processing
AI Integration & Innovation:- Leverage AI design tools (Figma AI, Framer AI, Galileo AI) to accelerate design iteration and prototyping
- Use AI coding assistants to rapidly implement and test design variations
- Design and implement A/B testing frameworks for AI feature adoption and usability
- Create intuitive controls for AI parameters (temperature, context, model selection) accessible to non-technical users
- Develop patterns for graceful degradation when AI services are unavailable
- Design transparency features that help users understand AI decision-making
Collaboration & Process:- Partner with AI/ML engineers to understand technical constraints and possibilities
- Work with product managers to define AI feature requirements and success metrics
- Collaborate with content strategists to develop AI interaction copy and guidelines
- Conduct design reviews focusing on AI-human interaction patterns
- Document design decisions, AI interaction patterns, and component usage guidelines
- Mentor team members on designing for AI-augmented experiences
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Master's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related disciplines
- 3+ years of experience as a UX designer, UI engineer, product designer, or front-end engineer similar role
- 2+ years of using design tools like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD to create interactive prototypes and design systems
- 2+ years of experience implementing designs in production using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript
- Experience with modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular) and state management
- Portfolio demonstrating shipped products with thoughtful user experiences and polished interfaces
- Experience designing and implementing responsive, mobile-first interfaces
- Understanding of accessibility standards and inclusive design principles
- Experience with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows
- Must be willing to work out of an office located in Niskayuna, NY.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals at the Bachelor's level for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
- Must be 18 years or older.
- You must submit your application for employment on the careers page at to be considered.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- 8+ years of combined experience in UX/UI design and front-end development
- Experience designing interfaces for AI-powered features (chatbots, recommendation systems, search, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with AI design tools (Figma AI, Framer, Galileo AI, Uizard)
- Proficiency with CSS frameworks (Tailwind CSS, Material-UI) and animation libraries (Framer Motion, GSAP)
- Experience with design tokens and building themeable component systems
- Knowledge of prompt engineering for AI-assisted design and content generation
- Experience conducting usability testing for AI features and interpreting user feedback
- Understanding of machine learning concepts and how they impact user experience
- Experience with data visualization libraries (D3.js, Chart.js, Recharts)
- Familiarity with WebGL/Three.js for advanced visualizations
- Experience designing for voice interfaces or conversational AI
- Background in human-computer interaction, cognitive science, or psychology
- Experience with design ops and scaling design systems across large organizations
Technical StackDesign Tools: Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, Principle, ProtoPie
AI Design Tools: Figma AI features, Framer AI, Galileo AI, Magician, Uizard
Frontend: React/Next.js, Vue.js, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS
Component Libraries: Storybook, Bit, Material-UI, Ant Design, Shadcn/ui
Animation: Framer Motion, GSAP, Lottie, CSS animations, React Spring
Visualization: D3.js, Chart.js, Recharts, Three.js for 3D interfaces
Development Tools: VS Code, GitHub Copilot, Chrome DevTools, Figma Dev Mode
Testing: Jest, React Testing Library, Playwright, accessibility testing tools
Collaboration: Figma, FigJam, Miro, Linear, Slack
What We're Looking ForDesign Excellence: You have a strong aesthetic sense and attention to detail, creating interfaces that are both beautiful and functional. You understand that great AI experiences require exceptional design, not despite the complexity but because of it.
Technical Proficiency: You're equally comfortable in Figma and VS Code, able to design sophisticated interfaces and implement them with clean, maintainable code. You understand the technical constraints of AI systems and design accordingly.
AI-Augmented Workflow: You leverage AI tools to accelerate your design and development process while maintaining creative control and quality. You're excited about how AI can enhance rather than replace human creativity.
User Advocacy: You're passionate about creating inclusive, accessible experiences that work for all users. You understand the unique challenges of designing AI interfaces that build trust and understanding.
Systems Thinking: You approach design systematically, creating scalable patterns and components that maintain consistency across complex products. You think about edge cases, error states, and graceful failures.
Continuous Learning: You stay current with evolving design trends, AI capabilities, and front-end technologies. You're excited about the rapidly changing landscape of AI-UX design.
The base pay range for this position is $138,000 - $230,000 USD, Annually. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's education and skill set. This position may also be eligible for a sign on incentive and new hire equity grant based on meeting certain eligibility criteria.
GE provides a comprehensive benefits package that provides access to plans which support the overall wellbeing of our employees and their dependents. These benefits include, but are not limited to, health care coverage (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), a retirement plan that includes Company Retirement Savings and a 401K with Company matching, Life Insurance options, Disability coverage, paid time-off, EAP, and more.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $138,200.00 and $230,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on December 01, 2025.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
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