Software Engineer

The full-stack software engineering role will be contributing towards accelerating the automation and digitization efforts of the laboratory operation for UL Solutions. The candidate will be a part of a multidisciplinary team of software engineers, data scientists, architects, and other engineers working toward developing digital tools and automation solutions for the lab. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing web applications and contributing towards enterprise digitization efforts. In this role, you will collaborate closely with users, product teams, technology teams, and management. This position requires a proactive and innovative approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement. Our primary technology stack uses JavaScript/TypeScript and Python hosted in Azure.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

• As a full-stack software engineer, you will be a part of a multidisciplinary team of software engineers, data scientists, architects, and other engineers in working toward developing software solutions for the lab.
• The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing delivering software solutions, features, and remediating issues.
• The ideal candidate will is experienced in working closely with a focused user base, empathizing with users, understanding users workflows, and delivering on user feedback.
• Develops and modifies information system programs.
• Supports the implementation of moderately complex requirements for multiple platforms, operating systems, and applications.
• Assists problem resolution by devising or modifying procedures.
• Considers equipment capacity and limitations, operating time, and form of desired results when developing resolutions.
• Supports the identification of system requirements by interviewing users, interviewing and selecting vendors (if applicable), analyzing applications, evaluating existing and proposed systems, and recommending solutions.
• Analyzes and isolates application issues and performs problem resolution.
• Monitors progress of software-based projects by tracking activity, resolving problems, publishing progress reports, and recommending actions.
• Improves systems performance by investigating problems, developing specifications, identifying trends in technology, and recommending solutions.
• Works as part of a team.
• Read and follow the Underwriters Laboratories Code of Conduct and follow all physical and digital security practices.
• Performs other duties as directed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience working with modern JavaScript frameworks such as Vue.js, React.js, Angular, or similar.
• 3+ years of backend web development experience using frameworks like Django, Flask, FastAPI, or equivalent.
• Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.
• This position requires approximately 10% travel.
• Preferable but not must: Candidates should be able to travel internationally (with a valid passport) for team meetings, training sessions, and project work as needed.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Hands-on experience in an electrical lab is highly beneficial. Backgrounds in electrical engineering, familiarity with bench-top test equipment, soldering, and breadboarding are all strong assets.
• Proficiency with version control systems, particularly Git and GitHub.
• Comfortable working with TypeScript.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS, as well as containerization technologies like Docker and related tooling.
• Strong command of Linux environments, including writing and debugging shell/bash scripts.
• Familiarity with software project management tools such as Azure DevOps or Jira and Agile / SCRUM ways of working.

What you’ll experience working for ULS:

UL Solutions has been pioneering change since 1894 and we’re still leading the way. From day one, we’ve blazed a trail protecting the planet and everyone on it. Our teams have influenced billions of products, plus services, software offerings and more. We break things, burn things and blow things up. All in the name of safety science. That’s where you come in - because none of it could happen without you. It takes passion to protect people, problem-solving to safeguard personal data and conviction to make the world a more sustainable place. It takes bold ideas and brilliant minds to build a better world for future generations across the globe. This is more than a job. It’s a calling. A passion to use our expertise and play our part in creating a more secure, sustainable world today - and tomorrow. As a member of our safety science community, you’ll use your ideas, your energy and your ambition to innovate, challenge and ultimately, help create a safer world. Everyone here is unique. But we’re also a global community, working together to help create a safer world. Join UL Solutions and you can connect with the brightest minds in the business, all bringing their distinct perspectives and diverse backgrounds together to deliver real change. Empowering our customers to keep the world safe means thinking ahead. It means investing in training and empowering our people to learn and innovate. At UL Solutions, we help build a better future - one where everyone benefits.

Join UL Solutions to be at the center of safety. To learn more about us and the work we do, visit https://www.ul.com