Design Engineering Jobs in United States of America

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Engineering Design Manager

🇺🇸 United States of America

Lead multiple engineering and design teams delivering electrical drawings, specifications, models, calculations, and construction documents for projects ranging from small design-build work to large hyperscale projects. Provide technical and people leadership, oversee quality and code compliance, coordinate workloads and project execution, resolve complex field issues, and improve engineering standards and processes.

$120,000 - $185,000Full-timeManager
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Substation Design Engineering Intern (Fall/Winter)

🇺🇸 Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

The intern will support substation design staff with high voltage projects, including creating one-line diagrams, layouts, and performing basic engineering calculations. They will also assist with NERC compliance activities, design reviews, and the organization of project data.

$21.2 - $25Part-timeIntern
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Sr. Design Technologist, AWS Search, Security, Observability, Governance

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

The role involves building high-fidelity, interactive prototypes in code to test new patterns and experiences within the Delight Lab. You will also partner with designers and engineers to codify these patterns into reusable intelligence and improve front-end craft across the team.

Hybrid$154,200 - $239,900Full-timeSenior
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Mechanical Design Engineering Manager-Kiewit Nuclear Solutions-Lenexa, KS or Knoxville, TN

🇺🇸 Lenexa, Kansas, United States of America

The Mechanical Engineering Department Manager will lead and develop the mechanical engineering team, ensuring technical capabilities and project delivery align with nuclear safety standards. This role involves managing staff, coordinating resources across projects, and maintaining consistent design and quality practices.

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Design Systems Engineer (Remote, Cordoba)

Remote (🇺🇸 Arkansas, United States of America)

Build and own design systems for multiple client brands, including token architecture in Figma and robust core component libraries. Document systems clearly so developers and automated build pipelines can implement them predictably.

RemoteFull-time
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Construction Engineering Design Manager

🇺🇸 Clay County, Indiana, United States of America

Lead engineering design execution for major semiconductor facility projects, from concept development through issued-for-construction packages, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and external design partners. Oversee design reviews, technical issues, risks, constructability, and alignment with construction, procurement, operations, and project milestones, while applying AI-enabled tools to improve project delivery.

Onsite$127,000 - $221,000Full-timeManager
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Product Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America

Translate product concepts into manufacturable mechanical designs and integrate components such as PCBs, sensors, batteries, microphones, and antennas into complete hardware systems. Develop CAD models and design documentation, support prototyping and validation, and work with engineering, manufacturing partners, and vendors to resolve feasibility and production challenges.

Full-timeEntry Level
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Product Design Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America

The intern will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate product vision into mechanical designs and integrate various hardware subsystems. They will also manage prototype builds, validate design feasibility, and produce technical documentation for manufacturing.

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Principal Design Technologist, AWS Search, Security, Observability, & Governance

🇺🇸 Bellevue, Washington, United States of America

Advise design leadership on emerging interaction models, build working prototypes to validate their technical feasibility, and establish new reusable patterns for AWS Security, Search, Observability, and Governance products. Convert validated prototypes into production-ready Rhythm design-system components, develop tools that scale interaction insights, and raise technical craft across the design organization.

$183,500 - $285,400Full-timePrincipal
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Director Design Engineering

🇺🇸 Austin, Texas, United States of America

The Director of Design Engineering will lead the development and execution of complex SoC programs, driving architectural definition through tape-out. They are responsible for building and mentoring high-performing teams while ensuring technical excellence and cross-functional alignment across global sites.

$191,000 - $332,000Full-timeDirector
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Senior Talent Acquisition Partner – Software & Design Engineering

🇺🇸 Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Lead end-to-end recruitment for software and engineering roles, using advanced sourcing and screening to build pipelines, assess candidates, and negotiate complex offers. Advise hiring managers and senior leaders using market insights and recruitment metrics, while improving processes and ensuring an inclusive, positive candidate experience.

$79,500 - $132,400Full-timeSenior
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Senior Staff Engineer, Design Systems

🇺🇸 United States of America

Architect and build Amplify’s design system foundations, including reusable components, design tokens, frontend infrastructure, documentation, and contribution and release workflows. Align teams on shared standards, drive adoption, improve development practices with AI-assisted workflows, and mentor engineers while balancing accessibility, product needs, and technical constraints.

Full-timeSenior
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MGR DESIGN ENGINEERING

🇺🇸 Waller, TX 77874, United States of America

Lead and coordinate design, testing, development, and launch of residential and commercial HVAC products, managing project schedules, teams, budgets, and resources to meet cost, quality, safety, and delivery targets. Guide engineering teams, collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional partners, oversee regulatory and design reviews, and drive product improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.

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Silicon Design Manager, RTL Machine Learning, Accelerator Design

🇺🇸 Sunnyvale, California, United States of America

Lead and mentor a team of RTL Design Engineers while providing technical leadership for IP development and compute core projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive architecture definition, power optimization, and design methodology improvements.

$192,000 - $278,000Full-timeManager
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Senior Talent Acquisition Partner – Software & Design Engineering

🇺🇸 United States of America

The Senior TA Partner manages the end-to-end recruitment process for software and design engineering roles while advising leadership on market trends and talent strategies. They are responsible for utilizing advanced sourcing techniques, mentoring junior staff, and optimizing recruitment processes using data and Lean principles.

$79,500 - $132,400Full-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.