Front-End Design Engineer, Data Science & Applied Machine Learning (DSAML)

About This Role
The Data Science and Applied Machine Learning (DSAML) team develops internal software products that support critical decision-making in a highly regulated environment. We apply rigorous software engineering practices across design, development, testing, documentation, and operations to deliver reliable, audit-ready solutions that users genuinely value. We are seeking a Front-End Design Engineer who can both design and implement intuitive user experiences for complex data-driven applications. This role combines UX design and front-end engineering, allowing you to take ideas from discovery and prototyping through production deployment while partnering closely with data scientists, engineers, and business stakeholders.
What You'll Do

Design and build front-end experiences for internal web applications

Conduct user research, shadowing sessions, and design workshops

Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes

Develop production-ready UI components and application features

Collaborate with engineers and scientists to integrate front-end and back-end solutions

Write automated tests ranging from unit to end-to-end coverage

Document design decisions, implementation details, and testing strategies

Participate in code reviews and documentation reviews across the team

Improve usability of tools that support complex clinical and operational workflows

Contribute to establishing front-end and user experience best practices

Who You Are
You are passionate about creating intuitive, high-quality user experiences that enable users to concentrate on the right parts of complex data and processes at the right time. You enjoy working across both design and engineering disciplines and thrive in collaborative environments where quality, documentation, and continuous improvement are valued. You are motivated by building tools that help accelerate scientific discovery and improve patient outcomes.
Required Skills

Web application design and front-end development experience

Portfolio demonstrating UX/UI and implementation work

Experience designing interfaces for complex data workflows

Strong written communication and documentation skills

Transferrable expertise in at least two frontend development frameworks or languages, React/JavaScript/TypeScript preferred

Experience writing automated UI test suites

Familiarity with Python

Experience with Git and source control best practices

Ability to give and receive constructive design feedback

User-centered design and requirements gathering experience

Preferred Skills

Experience migrating applications between frameworks

Front-end analytics and telemetry implementation

Streamlit experience

Experience working in regulated industries

3-5 years of combined design and engineering experience

Mobile application development experience

Job Level: ManagementAdditional Information
The base compensation range for this role is: $116,000.00-$155,000.00Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long-term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees’ and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well-being; including, but not limited to:

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances

Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement

Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance

A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)

Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance

80 hours of sick time per calendar year

Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit

401(k) program participation with company matched contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year

Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?
We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired. Read on to learn more about Biogen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law. Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
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