Design Engineering Jobs in Seattle, United States of America
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Data Center Project Architect, DC Design Engineering
🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Amazon Web Services (aws) 🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
The Data Center Project Architect leads the design of Amazon data centers in the Americas region, managing external consultants and project documentation. They are responsible for ensuring architectural design requirements are met while maintaining safety, security, and cost-effectiveness standards.
Electrical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering
🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Amazon Web Services (aws) 🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Responsible for designing resilient and cost-effective electrical distribution systems for global data centers from concept to construction. This includes collaborating with cross-functional teams, reviewing equipment submittals, and supporting the commissioning process.
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering
🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Amazon Web Services (aws) 🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Design and implement energy-efficient mechanical systems for next-generation data centers while leading cross-functional teams. Oversee the full project lifecycle from conception to implementation, including budget management and performance monitoring.
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering
🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Amazon Web Services (aws) 🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Design and implement energy-efficient mechanical systems for next-generation data centers while leading cross-functional teams. Oversee the full project lifecycle from conception to implementation, including budget management and performance monitoring.
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Senior Constructability Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering
🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Amazon Web Services (aws) 🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Drive practical constructability and commissionability standards within data center design documentation to ensure consistency across global teams. Act as a conduit between Design Engineering and construction teams to resolve complex technical issues from site selection through to operations.
Senior Frontend Engineer, Design Systems & Commerce
🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Also. 🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Lead the frontend development of the e-commerce storefront, including product and category pages, while stewarding the design system. Partner with creative and UX teams to translate Figma designs into high-performance, accessible, and scalable web experiences.
Senior Frontend Engineer, Design Systems & Commerce
🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Also 🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
You will own the frontend development of the storefront, including product pages and seasonal campaigns, while stewarding the design system. You will collaborate closely with creative and UX teams to build scalable, performant, and accessible commerce experiences.
Sr. Mechanical Design Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering
🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Amazon 🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
You will influence the mechanical design, construction, and maintenance of a global fleet of data centers, including HVAC, plumbing, and fire safety systems. You will also act as a subject matter expert to ensure design standards are met and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality infrastructure.
About Design Engineering careers
Design Engineering is the ultimate role for the builders who live in the code. These professionals bridge the gap between vision and reality by shipping production-ready design systems and interactive components.
Specialized in React, Tailwind, and Framer Motion, design engineers ensure that the intended vibe translates perfectly into the final product.
Companies like Vercel, Linear, and Framer value this hybrid skill set for its ability to bypass traditional handovers and move straight from design concept to live code.
Design engineers bridge design and development, building design systems, component libraries, and interactive prototypes. Roles are particularly hot at AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Perplexity where rich interfaces matter, as well as tool companies like Vercel, Framer, Linear, and Supabase. These positions often require skills in React, TypeScript, and web design.
Absolutely. Remote design engineering roles are increasingly common, especially at modern companies like Vercel, Linear, Notion, and AI startups like Midjourney. Many positions offer flexible hybrid arrangements in tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle.
Companies like Meta, Google, Airbnb, Netflix, Vercel, and AI leaders like OpenAI value candidates who combine design fundamentals with coding proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frameworks (React, Next.js, Svelte). Experience with design tools (Figma, Framer) and animation libraries (Framer Motion, GSAP) is highly valued. View top design engineering portfolios for examples.
Design engineers typically earn more than traditional designers due to technical skills. Entry-level positions start at $85k–$110k, mid-level roles range $120k–$160k, and senior positions command $170k–$230k+ at major tech companies. AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI often pay at the top of market. Check our salary guide for comprehensive data.
Most top-tier companies, including Vercel, Linear, and Stripe, expect fluency in React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. However, the "plus" factor in 2026 is mastery of AI-assisted development tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot. Being able to build and maintain Design Systems that scale across different frameworks is the most valuable skill in this category.
Design Engineering prioritizes the user experience and polish (the "vibe") over purely architectural backend concerns. A Design Engineer is responsible for the kinetic feel of a product, ensuring that Framer Motion transitions and accessibility standards are baked into the component library from day one. Browse Design Engineering roles to see this focus in action.