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Design Engineering Jobs

Find your next Design Engineering role at companies that value creative talent

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Sr. Physical Security Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

🇺🇸 Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Lead the end-to-end physical security design process for AWS data centers in the Americas, including the creation of construction drawings and standards. Drive the development of global security architecture and mentor junior engineers to ensure scalable, cost-optimized security solutions.

$136,600 - $184,800Full-timeSenior
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Principal Engineer, Digital Design Engineering

🇺🇸 Chandler, Arizona, United States of America

As a Principal Digital Design Engineer, you will drive technical strategy and innovation for complex digital systems, including System on Chips (SoCs). You will define product and technology roadmaps, lead architecture for mission-critical projects, and serve as a technical authority within the organization.

$151,656 - $227,484Full-timeSenior
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Design Engineering Specialist - Drivetrain NPI Project Execution

🇺🇸 East Peoria, IL 61611, United States of America

Lead NPI software development and product delivery for drivetrain mechatronics, focusing on transmissions and torque converters. Own the validation planning and execution across simulation, bench, and machine environments to ensure robust control solutions.

$128,470 - $192,710Full-timeSenior
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Design Engineering Specialist - Drivetrain NTI

🇺🇸 East Peoria, IL 61611, United States of America

Lead the development and validation of New Technology Introduction (NTI) software for drivetrain mechatronics, focusing on powershift transmissions and torque converters. Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver robust control solutions from concept through production readiness.

$128,470 - $192,710Full-timeSenior
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Principal Engineer, Digital Design Engineering

🇺🇸 Chandler, Arizona, United States of America

Drive technical strategy and innovation for complex digital systems and System on Chips (SoCs). Lead architecture development, mentor technical talent, and influence business direction through technical expertise.

$151,656 - $227,484Full-timeSenior
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Staff Engineer, Mixed Signal Design Engineering

🇺🇸 Chandler, Arizona, United States of America

Lead the architectural definition and design of complex mixed-signal integrated circuits from concept through production. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers while driving innovation in design methodologies.

$124,721 - $180,602Full-timeSenior
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Senior Design Manager

🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Lead the design activities for the School Upgrade Program and critical repair projects, ensuring compliance with LAUSD standards and legal requirements. Manage the end-to-end design process by coordinating with architects, consultants, and district personnel from conception to project handoff.

$167,300 - $177,200Full-timeSenior
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Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

🇺🇸 Menlo Park, CA 94025, United States of America

Lead the design and implementation of next-generation liquid cooling and thermal systems for AI data center infrastructure. Manage the full lifecycle from concept through construction, coordinating with cross-functional teams to optimize cost, efficiency, and sustainability.

$173,000 - $245,000Full-timeSenior
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Design Engineering Manager (multiple openings)

🇺🇸 Highland Heights, Kentucky, United States of America

The Design Engineering Manager will manage the workload and activities of personnel, develop procedures and workflows, and support projects related to R&D and business activities. They will also create and maintain product designs, review specifications, and ensure adherence to design requirements.

Full-timeManager
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Design Engineering Manager (multiple openings)

🇺🇸 Highland Heights, Kentucky, United States of America

Manage the workload and activities of personnel supporting assigned plants while leading R&D projects and maintaining product designs. Responsible for creating BOMs, managing engineering change notices, and ensuring adherence to industry standards and process guidelines.

Full-time
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“Launch” into Mechanical Design Engineering

🇺🇸 Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

The role focuses on the design, analysis, and testing of electronic hardware enclosures for Electronic Engine Controllers and Engine Health Monitors. Responsibilities include CAD modelling, creating manufacturing drawings, and performing FEA and thermal analyses to ensure performance compliance.

$75,640 - $79,422Full-time
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Overhead Transmission Line Design Engineering Intern - Summer 2027

🇺🇸 Birmingham, Alabama, United States of America

Support engineering tasks including project research, preliminary design calculations, and the preparation of final design plans and cost estimates. Assist in collecting project documentation and completing assigned training to develop technical and ethical skills.

Full-timeIntern
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Design Manager, Industrial/Manufacturing

🇺🇸 Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America

The Senior Design Manager is responsible for leading the design process and ensuring successful project delivery by managing design participants and technology. This includes interpreting RFPs, collaborating with stakeholders, and overseeing design consultants to meet project goals.

Full-time
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Design Manager - Water/Wastewater

🇺🇸 United States of America

Lead the conceptualization, planning, design, and execution of industrial wastewater treatment projects while ensuring alignment with project goals and client expectations. Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.

$125,000 - $185,000Full-timeManager
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Hardware Design Engineering, Senior Director - Active Electric Cable / Smart Cable Module Business

🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States of America

Lead and scale the hardware design engineering organization at Astera Labs, overseeing the development of products from concept through production. Drive technology roadmaps and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration of silicon into customer designs.

Full-timeSenior Director
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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.