Lead Design Engineer

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Job ID 538793

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EPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institution: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 17,000 people, including over 12,500 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries.Lead Design EngineerMissionWe’re hiring an experienced full-stack engineer and design lead to build and maintain the MOOVE platform»a global engine for medical AI evaluation. You’ll lead front-end architecture and visual design across the MOOVE ecosystem, while contributing to full-stack functionality and the broader digital identity of LiGHT.This role combines hands-on technical work with design leadership. You’ll work closely with clinicians, engineers, and researchers to deliver intuitive, resilient, and visually refined digital tools for medical AI validation.Main duties and responsibilitiesDesign and develop advanced front-end features using React ( + TypeScript) and Chakra UICreate consistent, responsive, and accessible UI components with exceptional attention to detailMaintain and evolve visual identity across MOOVE and LiGHT platforms and outputsSupport full-stack needs including Firebase integration, FastAPI endpoints, and performance optimizationDeploy services via Docker, Firebase Hosting, GitHub Actions, and Kong GatewayLead visual design and UX for andEnsure brand cohesion across logos, slide decks, infographics, and digital contentUphold code quality, reusability, and CI/CD practices in collaboration with engineers and researchersProfileStrong front-end engineering skills with React (, TypeScript, and Chakra UIExperience with Firebase (Firestore, Auth, Functions), FastAPI, and system reliabilityCommand of Git workflows, CI pipelines, and Dockerized deploymentsExcellence in visual design, layout, color, typography, and accessibilityProficiency with Figma or similar tools for UI systems and responsive web designCommitment to usability in constrained environments (low bandwidth, low literacy)Passion for design as a vehicle for trust, safety, and clarity in clinical toolsAbility to communicate technical and visual decisions clearly across disciplinesPreferredBackground in health tech, open-source tools, or humanitarian applicationsInterest in responsible AI, transparency, and human-centered systemsWe offerMission-driven work at the intersection of technology, health, and global equityOpportunity to shape open-source platforms used by WHO, ICRC, and other partnersA creative, ambitious, and collaborative team across continentsCompetitive salary and benefits, aligned with experience and locationWhat We ValueAt LiGHT, we work with care and rigor. We value curiosity, collaboration, principled innovation, and design that serves. Our tools are used in the real world»so they must be beautiful, robust, and intuitive under pressure. You’ll be joining a team that thrives on meaningful challenge, creativity, and a shared mission.InformationsContract Start Date :Activity Rate : 100,00Contract Type: CDDDuration: 1 year, renewableReference: 1634
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