UI Engineer

Job Description Title: Engineer - UI Reports To: Associate Manager - Engineering Location: Pittsburgh, PA About American Eagle American Eagle is a youth culture brand grounded in denim. Our purpose extends beyond making the best jeans–we embrace self expression, culture, optimism and connection. Through the brand platform Live Your Life, we empower our community to be who they want to be all while wearing the clothes that make them most confident. Get To Know The Role We are in the midst of a complete architectural overhaul, transitioning our core single-page application from legacy Ember.js to a modern, high-performance Next.js ecosystem. This is a rare opportunity to join a massive rebuilding effort where your code will define the next generation of our digital storefront. We are deeply committed to maturing our engineering culture by: Actively experimenting with and deploying AI tooling across the entire SDLCLeveraging machine learning to automate the mundane, allowing you to focus on high-impact innovation.Evolving our processes to ensure we remain at the forefront of modern software delivery. We are seeking a highly dedicated, resourceful, and creative engineer driven to develop ambitious and compelling applications. Within a focused product delivery team, you will be responsible for the iterative development of features and experimentation that directly support key business initiatives. A successful candidate will demonstrate a proactive approach to leveraging cutting-edge AI tools to innovate solutions and significantly enhance development efficiency. What You’ll Do Develop clean, modular, and reusable code for our enterprise single-page web application for AE.comWrite unit tests to validate functionality taking responsibility for quality as part of your own developmentConstruct A/B experiments to validate feature enhancement viabilityEnhance and innovate core site functionalityParticipate in modernizing legacy Ember components through Next.js transformationLeverage and experiment with AI tooling across the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) to enhance efficiency and innovation (Google Gemini, Qodo, Applitools, Atlassian Rovo, etc.)Communicate effectively across desks / teams / departmentsHelp project managers help youCollaborate with cross-functional teams driving smart, clean solutionsAnalyze, prioritize, and presentAdvance engineering team efficiencies through process improvementIdentify areas of technical improvement in the UI space; plan, define, and lead issues to executionCreate, document, and communicate technical designs based on architectural recommendationsAssist / lead issue resolution with production supportIdentify project risks and communicate proper mitigation plans with project managers What You Bring Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Technology or related field; 3+ years relevant experience3+ years’ experience in agile developmentExtensive experience implementing UI with an MVC architectural pattern2+ years’ experience with a single page application framework, such as Next.js / React.js / Vue.js / Angular.jsExtensive experience utilizing a RESTful APIExperience architecting CSS for large scale responsive applications Nice To Have Extensive experience with Next.js and deep understanding of its ecosystemProven success developing, scaling, and applying robust design systems using Storybook to bridge the gap between design and engineering.Hands on experience with Playwright (or similar automation frameworks)Experience with Optimizely (or other enterprise experimentation platforms)Familiarity with Handlebars and legacy web architecturesExperience with Jira / BitbucketHigh transactional e-commerce experienceNative app development (iOS /Android) experience Perks: Why You’ll Love it Here Generous employee discountSummer FridaysCasual dress codeHybrid scheduleFOMO events (Exciting company-wide events) Pay/Benefits Information Actual starting pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to relevant experience and location.Subject to eligibility requirements, associates may receive health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental); wellness benefits; 401(k) retirement benefits; life and disability insurance; employee stock purchase program; paid time off; paid sick leave; and parental leave and benefits.Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service. For additional information, please click HERE. AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion. About Us Get to Know AEO American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer with a portfolio of beloved apparel brands including American Eagle, Aerie, OFFL/NE by Aerie, Todd Snyder and Unsubscribed. Rooted in optimism, inclusivity and authenticity, AEO’s brands empower every customer to celebrate their unique personal style by offering casual, comfortable, timeless outfitting and high-quality products that are made to last. In addition to a robust e-commerce business, we operate stores in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with merchandise available in more than 30 countries through a global network of license partners. At AEO, we believe in the power of our people and our brands. Our Better Together culture creates a mutual desire to succeed–inspiring our community to excel, while driving future growth for the business and associates. Through experience, exposure and education we empower associates to build their unique career journey. Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access at AEO We remain committed to building an inclusive culture that is welcoming and fosters a sense of belonging for everyone. Please see more about our initiatives here . AEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity ("EEO") laws. AEO prohibits discrimination against associates and applicants for employment because of the individual's race or color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or partnership status, domestic violence or stalking victim status, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristics, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This applies to all AEO activities, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, compensation, assignment, training, promotion, performance evaluation, discipline and discharge. AEO also provides reasonable accommodation of religion and disability in accordance with applicable law. Applications will be accepted until the Apply Before date (if applicable), but may be extended based on applicant volume. JOB INFO Job Identification 30123 Job Category : Technology Posting Date : 2026-08-06T18:27:38+00:00 Job Schedule : Full time Locations : Pittsburgh, PA, United States