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Design Engineering Jobs

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

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Associate Principal, Mechanical, Data Center Design Engineering

🇺🇸 Saint Louis, Missouri, United States of America

The Associate Principal will manage mechanical engineering design solutions and oversee project execution while mentoring junior engineers. They will also engage in client-facing activities, including proposal preparation and participation in trade shows.

Onsite$100,000 - $150,000Full-timeSenior
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Design Engineering Geologist

🇺🇸 Blacksburg, Virginia, United States of America

The Design Engineering Geologist will collect, analyze, and interpret geologic data to support foundation engineering designs and site investigations. They will also provide geologic support during construction and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

OnsiteFull-timeMid-level
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Design Engineering Geologist

🇺🇸 Spokane Valley, Washington, United States of America

The Design Engineering Geologist will collect, analyze, and interpret geologic data to support foundation engineering designs and site investigations. They will also provide geologic support during construction and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

OnsiteFull-timeMid-level
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Controls Design Engineer, Controls Design Engineering

🇺🇸 Denver, Colorado, United States of America

Develop and maintain global design standards for Building Management Systems (BMS) and Electrical Power Monitoring Systems (EPMS) across AWS data centers. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to manage scope of work, vendor selection, and technical compliance for new and legacy facilities.

Onsite$116,800 - $160,000Full-timeSenior
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Manager, Endoscope Design Engineering

🇺🇸 Santa Clara County, California, United States of America

The manager will lead the Endoscope Design Engineering team to execute design work from early stage prototypes through product launch. This includes setting goals, providing technical guidance, and managing schedules and budgets.

Onsite$149,900 - $215,600Full-timeManager
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Design Engineering Geologist

🇺🇸 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States of America

The Design Engineering Geologist will collect, analyze, and interpret geologic data to support foundation engineering designs and site investigations. They will also provide geologic support during construction and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.

OnsiteFull-timeMid-level
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Head of Design Quality

🇺🇸 Northville, Michigan, United States of America

Lead and develop the Development Quality function within North America, ensuring robust quality processes throughout the product development lifecycle. Act as a key interface between Development, Program Management, Operations, Suppliers, and Customers.

HybridFull-timeSenior
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Principal, Design Engineering - TPL

🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States of America

Lead the hardware design, implementation, and management of compute systems while driving strategies and recommending industry best practices. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and strategic customers to define technology roadmaps and bridge them into hardware products.

Onsite$150,000 - $200,000Full-timeSenior
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Design Engineering Supervisor

🇺🇸 Catoosa, Oklahoma, United States of America

Supervise a team of design engineers in the creation of air-cooled heat exchangers according to ASME codes and customer specifications. Manage productivity, provide technical training, and implement process improvements to enhance engineering efficiency and quality.

Onsite$60,000 - $110,000Full-timeMid-level
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Design Engineering Supervisor

🇺🇸 Springfield, Missouri, United States of America

The Supervisor of Design Engineering oversees product design engineering and validation for aftermarket and OEM truck bed covers and accessories. This role includes mentoring engineers, managing project workloads, and ensuring design best practices are followed.

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Mechanical Engineer, Data Center Design Engineering

🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America

Lead and assist in the design of new data center products, focusing on mechanical systems strategies from concept through construction. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs are optimized for cost, efficiency, and sustainability.

Onsite$173,000 - $245,000Full-timeSenior
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Senior Engineer, Mixed Signal Design Engineering

🇺🇸 Chandler, Arizona, United States of America

The Senior Engineer will perform analog and mixed signal circuit analysis, design, simulation, verification, and evaluation to support mixed-signal product design. They will also drive the product development lifecycle and evaluate the physical implementation of design blocks.

Onsite$114,234 - $166,668Full-timeSenior
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Senior Engineer, Mixed Signal Design Engineering

🇺🇸 Chandler, Arizona, United States of America

Perform analog and mixed signal circuit analysis, design, and verification to integrate design blocks into larger systems. Lead the product development lifecycle from defining requirements and floor planning to lab evaluation and debugging.

Hybrid$114,234 - $166,668Full-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, including technical roadmaps and owner-furnished equipment.

Onsite$173,000 - $245,000Full-timeSenior
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Assistant Design Manager

🇺🇸 Nashville, Tennessee, United States of America

The Assistant Design Manager supports planning, design coordination, stakeholder engagement, and design administration activities across assigned capital projects. The role assists the Design Manager in maintaining project organization, coordinating reviews, tracking design progress, and supporting communication between consultants, district stakeholders, and project teams.

Onsite$85,000 - $125,000Full-timeMid-level
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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.