UX Engineer

UX Engineer

Design and ship user-centered experiences that help people access care and related services, using technology to improve health outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Design user flows, high-fidelity mockups, and prototypes to simplify complex security/health-related data and support compliance needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners (lead designers, product managers, and engineers) to deliver user-centric, insight-focused experiences.
• Conduct usability testing and incorporate user feedback to refine and improve designs.
• Translate research insights and user behavior data into clear, intuitive design solutions.
• Communicate design rationale to stakeholders and align designs with user needs, business goals, and security considerations.
• Partner with developers to ensure design accuracy and seamless implementation.
• Contribute to and maintain design systems and related documentation for consistency across products.
• Use an exploratory/divergent approach and clearly communicate trade-offs.
• Participate in design critiques and collaborative design exercises.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years experience creating and shipping complex digital products.
• 2+ years proficiency with the Figma ecosystem.
• 1+ years verbal and visual presentation skills; able to articulate a design point of view.
• 1+ years of collaboration experience to influence team direction, vision, and delivery planning.
• 1+ years experience connecting designs to business needs, goals, and metrics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with design systems.
• Experience with user research, usability testing, and journey mapping.

Remote/Telecommute

• Telecommute flexibility is available; remote employees must follow UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy.

Compensation

• Salary range: $72,800–$130,000 annually (full-time), based on factors including location and experience. Benefits may include a comprehensive package, incentive/recognition, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (eligibility requirements apply).