Design Engineer

The role

This role sits between product design and engineering on a team building an agent-driven tool that lets non-programmers make software. The person will steer how the in-house component library is implemented, prototype new interaction ideas, and push the front-end foundation forward. Work is split across a hybrid schedule with set in-office days.

What you would do

• Build sophisticated interface components that weigh visual polish against runtime efficiency
• Own the technical direction and ongoing growth of the company's internal component library
• Prototype unfamiliar interaction patterns to test whether design ideas hold up
• Work hand-in-hand with product designers to match mockups down to fine detail
• Set front-end conventions and component structure that other teams follow
• Coach engineers on design thinking and how to implement it well
• Build internal tooling that smooths the handoff from design files to code
• Weigh in on design reviews, focusing on what can realistically be built
• Advocate for interfaces that are inclusive, adapt to screen size, and load quickly

What they asked for

• Eight or more years building front-end products with a clear eye for design
• Advanced command of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript or TypeScript
• Hands-on experience with modern component frameworks, React being preferred
• Solid grasp of design systems and how component-based code is organized
• Track record shipping intricate motion and interaction work
• Ability to turn design intent into code that runs in production
• Clear written and verbal communication across design and engineering
• Working knowledge of accessibility standards and applying them in practice

Nice to have

• Already uses the platform regularly and cares about making software creation easier for everyone
• Past work on design or developer tooling
• Interest in or background with AI systems
• Contributions to open-source design systems or UI libraries