Design Engineer New

Role

Design Engineer focused on rapid front-end prototyping and close collaboration with product designers. You will convert Figma concepts into live, high-fidelity prototypes that communicate product intent, validate ideas, and smooth handoffs to engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Pair 1:1 with product designers to build prototypes in real time.
• Implement prototypes using the same technologies as production (React/Next.js/TypeScript/Tailwind CSS).
• Translate multi-screen Figma flows into working code and iterate through critique loops.
• Use the design system as a foundation and create new components only when necessary.
• Deploy prototypes to preview environments for async review and stakeholder alignment.
• Provide input on technical feasibility and complexity as designs are finalized.
• Manage multiple workstreams, balancing larger implementations with quick iterations.
• Collaborate closely with Design Systems and front-end engineering teams.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience building web interfaces with React, modern JavaScript, and component-based architecture.
• Strong experience with React, TypeScript, Next.js, and Tailwind CSS (or very similar modern front-end stack).
• Familiarity with React fundamentals (functional components, hooks, props/state) and layout systems (Flexbox, Grid).
• Experience working with Tailwind CSS and libraries like Radix, Headless UI, or shadcn/ui.
• Comfortable working in a production-style codebase and using Git workflows and preview deployments (e.g., Vercel).
• Hands-on experience using AI coding tools (explicitly Cursor and Claude Code) as primary ways to build front-end prototypes.
• Comfortable navigating complex Figma files, extracting assets, and understanding auto-layout and component behavior.
• High attention to detail for visual fidelity, interaction behavior, and polish.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to work asynchronously and in real time.
• Proficiency in English at CEFR Level C2 / ILR Level 5.

Preferred / Bonus

• Experience with animation libraries (Framer Motion, CSS transitions).
• Understanding of accessibility fundamentals (semantic HTML, ARIA, keyboard navigation).
• Familiarity with other AI-assisted development workflows and tools.

Compensation & Logistics

• Listed cash compensation range: $90,000 - $100,000 USD per year.
• Fully remote role with distributed, asynchronous collaboration and twice-yearly company retreats.

Benefits (summary)

See Benefits section below for full details (health coverage options, PTO, stipends, equity, parental leave, etc.).