UI Engineer

Location: Austin, TX (Hybrid on-site, with up to 10% travel)
Clearance Requirement: U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a security clearance

About NODA

NODA is a veteran-owned, venture-backed technology company that is transforming how unmanned systems collaborate in complex, mission-critical environments. We are developing next-generation solutions that enable the autonomous orchestration of heterogeneous unmanned systems across air, sea, land, and space with vital applications in the defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors.

Our UI Engineers create the mission command and control interfaces that enable operators to coordinate autonomous vehicle fleets through intuitive, gaming-inspired visualization systems that perform flawlessly under pressure in high-stakes operational environments.

Joining NODA means working on meaningful technology that pushes the boundaries of autonomy alongside a team that thrives on innovation, rapid iteration, and collaboration.

The Role

We are seeking a UI Engineer to design and implement advanced mission command and control interfaces for autonomous vehicle orchestration. You will build gaming-style operator interfaces featuring real-time 3D visualizations, interactive maps, and high-performance data rendering systems that enable human operators to coordinate fleets of autonomous vehicles across multiple domains.

Your work will focus on creating WebGL-based visualizations, optimizing real-time data rendering for massive sensor feeds, and implementing gaming-inspired UI interactions like RTS-style controls, minimaps, and context-sensitive interfaces. This role requires deep expertise in browser-based 3D graphics, performance optimization, and creating interfaces that remain responsive under extreme data loads.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement WebGL-based 3D visualizations for real-time autonomous vehicle coordination and mission planning interfaces

• Build high-performance data visualization systems using Deck.gl to render millions of sensor data points, telemetry streams, and geospatial information

• Create gaming-inspired UI interactions including RTS-style vehicle selection, minimap systems, context-sensitive controls, and real-time asset tracking displays

• Optimize rendering performance for browser-based applications handling continuous streams of sensor data, video feeds, and telemetry from autonomous vehicle fleets

• Implement WebAssembly modules for performance-critical calculations and real-time data processing in gaming-style interfaces

• Develop interactive 2D/3D mapping systems with real-time overlays for mission planning, route visualization, and operational area displays

• Build responsive, touch-capable interfaces that function across desktop and tablet form factors for field deployment scenarios

• Create data visualization pipelines that transform raw autonomous system telemetry into actionable operator insights and mission-critical displays

• Implement custom WebGL shaders for specialized military sensor data visualization and real-time geographic information display

• Collaborate with backend engineers to optimize data streaming protocols and minimize latency for real-time command and control operations

• Ensure interface performance and reliability through comprehensive testing frameworks and automated performance monitoring

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional frontend development experience with emphasis on data visualization and high-performance web applications

• Expert-level proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frontend frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular)

• Strong experience with WebGL programming, 3D graphics libraries (Three.js, Babylon.js), and GPU-based rendering optimization

• Proficiency with Deck.gl or similar large-scale data visualization frameworks for rendering massive datasets

• Experience with real-time data streaming and WebSocket-based applications for live data visualization

• Knowledge of WebAssembly integration for performance-critical frontend calculations and data processing

• Understanding of 3D mathematics, coordinate systems, and geospatial data transformations for mapping applications

• Experience with canvas-based rendering, animation systems, and performance optimization techniques for data-intensive applications

• Familiarity with modern build tools, bundlers, and deployment pipelines for complex frontend applications

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with gaming industry UI development or game engine frontend systems (Unity, WebGL, Unreal Engine web deployment)

• Background in military command and control interfaces, situational awareness displays, or defense visualization systems

• Knowledge of geospatial visualization libraries (Mapbox GL, Cesium, Leaflet) and real-time mapping applications

• Experience with computer graphics programming, shader development, and advanced

• WebGL techniques

• Familiarity with autonomous vehicle data formats, sensor fusion visualization, and robotics middleware (ROS2)

• Understanding of performance profiling tools, memory management, and optimization techniques for browser-based 3D applications

• Experience with touch and gesture-based interfaces for tablet and mobile deployment scenarios

• Knowledge of military standards for user interfaces (MIL-STD-1472) and defense visualization requirements

• Background in real-time data processing, streaming architectures, and low-latency visualization systems

• Previous work with mission-critical interfaces where system reliability and performance are non-negotiable

Skills & Attributes

• Systems thinker; operator empathy; bias for reliability and clear visual affordances

• Visual systems thinker able to translate complex autonomous system data into intuitive, actionable operator interfaces

• Performance optimization specialist with a deep understanding of browser rendering pipelines and GPU utilization

• Detail-oriented approach to user interface responsiveness, visual design, and interaction paradigms under high-stress operational conditions

• Collaborative mindset comfortable working with autonomous systems engineers, backend developers, and field operations teams

• Creative problem solver able to adapt gaming and visualization techniques to mission-critical command and control applications

• Quality-focused commitment to thorough testing, performance monitoring, and interface reliability in operational environments

• Strong collaboration with backend/platform/autonomy/field ops; crisp writing and RCAs

Benefits & Perks

Our culture fosters collaboration, respect, and trust, empowering passionate people to do their best work. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth. In addition to an opportunity to take part in an innovative, collaborative and fast-growing business with a highly motivated and skilled team, we also take pride in taking care of our employees. Here are just a few ways that we show our appreciation:

• We offer comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan to invest in your long-term retirement goals + Company match

• Equity grants for new hires

• Unlimited PTO

• 11 Paid holidays

• Extremely generous company holiday calendar, including a holiday hiatus in November, & December.

• Generous Parental Leave

• Military Leave for annual training or service requirements

• FSA

• DCFSA

• HSA

• Professional Development Opportunities

• Access to One Medical

• Mental Health Resources: We provide free mental health resources 24/7 including therapy and more. Additional work-life services, such as free legal and financial support, are available to you as well.

Growth Path at NODA

• Senior UI Engineer — Lead real-time geospatial visualization and operator workflows for mission command & control; mentor peers; ship improvements that measurably increase operator trust and speed

• Staff UI / Visualization Engineer — Own the mission UI platform end-to-end (performance budgets, design system, accessibility, reliability); set cross-team standards and eliminate a recurring class of operator pain

• Principal Visualization Architect — Define the multi-domain operator experience across air/sea/land; set the vision for 2D/3D visualization, simulation-to-field parity, and safety-critical UX; influence product strategy

• Mission Experience (HMI) Lead — Partner with Autonomy and Field Ops to drive the end-to-end mission experience; scale the design system, establish UI quality gates, and grow a high-performing visualization team

Export Control Compliance

To conform to U.S. government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR), you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NODA AI is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace and to maintaining equitable employment and hiring practices. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

As a federal contractor, NODA AI complies with all applicable equal employment opportunity and affirmative action requirements, including Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the recruiting, hiring, and employment process.

Consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with applicable fair chance and ban-the-box laws, including the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance where applicable. We actively encourage qualified individuals of all backgrounds, including women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities, to apply.

NODA AI is committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and accessible work environment for all applicants and employees. If you require accommodations or assistance during the application process, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected] or contact your recruiter so we can provide the support you need.

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