Design Engineering Jobs
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Principal Product Designer
🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Tomo Mortgage 🇺🇸 Seattle, Washington, United States of America
The Principal Product Designer will lead user research and design efforts to create intuitive, best-in-class home shopping experiences. They will collaborate with cross-functional partners to define visual standards and leverage AI to improve product offerings incrementally.
Senior Principal, Design Engineering
Remote (🇺🇸 Bothell, Washington, United States of America)
Celestica International Lp Remote (🇺🇸 Bothell, Washington, United States of America)
Define and lead the architecture of complex AI/ML infrastructure platforms while acting as the primary technical interface for customers. Manage the full product lifecycle from concept development through implementation and technical escalation support.
Principal UX Designer
🇺🇸 North Reading, MA 01864, United States of America
Amazon 🇺🇸 North Reading, MA 01864, United States of America
Define and execute UX vision for first-to-market industrial robotics systems while creating intuitive interfaces for complex operations. Collaborate with engineering and safety teams to build scalable design systems and conduct user research with field personnel.
Staff/Principal Product Designer
🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
Intercom 🇬🇧 City of London, London, United Kingdom
You will own the end-to-end design for high-impact product areas, focusing on defining new interaction patterns for AI-powered tools. You will also collaborate closely with engineers and product managers to deliver high-quality solutions while maintaining design standards.
Staff/Principal Product Designer
🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland
Intercom 🇮🇪 Dublin, Ireland
You will own the end-to-end design for high-impact product areas, focusing on defining new interaction patterns for AI-powered tools. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with engineers and product managers to deliver high-quality solutions while maintaining exceptional standards of craft.
RF Design Engineering - Principal/Sr. Principal/Consulting Engineer
🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States of America
Macom Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. 🇺🇸 San Diego, California, United States of America
The engineer will be responsible for developing RF modules from conceptualization through to production release, including circuit simulation, layout generation, and device characterization. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing compliance and provide technical support to customers.
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.