UX Engineer

Level of qualifications required : Graduate degree or equivalentFonction : Support functionsLevel of experience : From 5 to 12 yearsAbout the research centre or Inria departmentThe Inria University of Lille centre, created in 2008, employs 360 people including 305 scientists in 16 research teams. Recognised for its strong involvement in the socio-economic development of the Hauts-De-France region, theInria University of Lille centre pursues a close relationship with large companies and SMEs. By promoting synergies between researchers and industrialists, Inria participates in the transfer of skills and expertise in digital technologies and provides access to the best European and international research for the benefit of innovation and companies, particularly in the region.For more than 10 years, theInria University of Lille centre has been located at the heart of Lille's university and scientific ecosystem, as well as at the heart of Frenchtech, with a technology showroom based on Avenue de Bretagne in Lille, on the EuraTechnologies site of economic excellence dedicated to information and communication technologies (ICT)ContextSHORA is a startup project supported by Inria Startup Studio that addresses the biggest pain in ecommerce: turning visitors into buyers. Today, fewer than 3% of shoppers complete a purchase and most of the remaining 97% drop off because of UI friction. SHORA predicts how a website’s interface influences conversion and recommends concrete improvements. We train our ML models on visual and structural elements from millions of websites, and they learn patterns that drive sales based on UI/UX principles. The project is entering a validation phase to deploy with early clients. Our goal is to move from prediction to proof by tracking real conversions. This will make us the first platform that bridges design theory with proven conversion outcomes. We are seeking a UX engineer with advanced skills in UI/UX research and front-end software engineering.AssignmentYou will work closely with client teams to integrate, validate, and standardize the optimizations generated by our solutions. You will manage the entire flow of client feedback and follow-up (deployment, measurement, and iteration). Finally, you will take on a key role in application development and operations required to support production deployments.Main activitiesContribute to the codebase of SHORA solutions.Configure and manage pipelines for UI/UX optimization.Ensure 24/7 availability of client workflows and resolve incidents in production.Collect and structure client feedback.SkillsAppreciated skills : self-hosting capabilities (production infrastructure)Advanced skills in front-end development and ability to quickly prototype functional code.Deep knowledge of UI/UX principles, user research, and e-commerce best practices.Demonstrable experience in front-end development on e-commerce websites with high traffic.Excellent technical communication skills and ability to explain UI/UX principles in layman's terms.Benefits packagePartial reimbursement of public transport costsLeave: 7 weeks of annual leave + 10 extra days off due to RTT (statutory reduction in working hours) + possibility of exceptional leave (sick children, moving home, etc.)Possibility of teleworking and flexible organization of working hoursProfessional equipment available (videoconferencing, loan of computer equipment, etc.)Social, cultural and sports events and activitiesWarning : you must enter your e-mail address in order to save your application to Inria. Applications must be submitted online on the Inria website. Processing of applications sent from other channels is not guaranteed.Instruction to applyPlease provide your resume and cover letterDefence Security :This position is likely to be situated in a restricted area (ZRR), as defined in Decree No. 2011-1425 relating to the protection of national scientific and technical potential (PPST).Authorisation to enter an area is granted by the director of the unit, following a favourable Ministerial decision, as defined in the decree of 3 July 2012 relating to the PPST. An unfavourable Ministerial decision in respect of a position situated in a ZRR would result in the cancellation of the appointment.Recruitment Policy :As part of its diversity policy, all Inria positions are accessible to people with disabilities.Application development and continuous improvement.Capacity to conduct qualitative studies using virtual personas.Capacity to maintain the local inference infrastructure.Ability to validate hypotheses for UI/UX optimizations by observing AI agents and humans.Fluency in French and English.About InriaInria is the French national research institute dedicated to digital science and technology. It employs 2,600 people. Its 200 agile project teams, generally run jointly with academic partners, include more than 3,500 scientists and engineers working to meet the challenges of digital technology, often at the interface with other disciplines. The Institute also employs numerous talents in over forty different professions. 900 research support staff contribute to the preparation and development of scientific and entrepreneurial projects that have a worldwide impact. #J-18808-Ljbffr