Design Engineer at Venture-backed AI startup
Design Engineer You will lead the end-to-end user experience, bridging the gap between design and engineering to build high-fidelity interfaces. Working directly in Figma and Next.js, you'll establish visual standards and interaction patterns for a platform that leverages real-time intelligence. This is a high-ownership role focused on craft, speed, and shipping polished, consumer-grade products. Location: San Francisco, USA Why this role is remarkable:
- Ship at high velocity in a small, 7-person team where your design decisions directly define the product's visual identity.
- Backed by industry-leading founders and top-tier Silicon Valley investors who prioritize craft and engineering excellence.
- Work on a novel intelligence platform that reimagines how high-performance teams discover and connect with talent across the internet.
What you will do:
- Own the entire product surface area, from conceptualizing layouts in Figma to implementing production-ready code in React.
- Develop and maintain a robust design system, ensuring consistent typography, color theory, and interaction patterns across the platform.
- Collaborate with the founding team to translate complex real-time data signals into intuitive and beautiful user interfaces.
The ideal candidate:
- Possesses a rare hybrid skill set, capable of producing world-class visual design and writing clean, scalable TypeScript/Next.js code.
- Demonstrates an obsessive attention to detail, specifically regarding animation easing, typography weights, and micro-interactions.
- Showcases a strong portfolio of side projects or shipped products that highlight a deep commitment to the craft of design engineering.