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Design Systems Engineer (Remote, Medellin)
🇨🇴 Colombia
Blacksmith Agency 🇨🇴 Colombia
Build Figma-based design systems for multiple client brands, including token architecture, variables, modes, and reusable core components. Document systems so developers and automated build pipelines can implement them predictably.
Design Technologist
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Imbue 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Own the end-to-end product user experience, shaping product strategy and direction while collaborating closely with engineers and the product team. Conduct user research, create and iterate on flows, prototypes, and visual designs, and develop the design system and component library.
Sr. Design Engineering Specialist
🇺🇸 Sanford, North Carolina, United States of America
Caterpillar Inc. 🇺🇸 Sanford, North Carolina, United States of America
Lead technical and cross-functional projects for machine-control performance, tuning, calibration, and integration on Compact Track Loader and Skid Steer Loader products. Own system requirements and performance validation, support production testing and calibration, and mentor engineers while coordinating with engineering, product, commercial, and manufacturing teams.
RTL Design Manager
🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States of America
Amd 🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States of America
Lead a small engineering team and own the design and implementation of RTL blocks that meet functional, timing, area, and power requirements. Guide verification, implement logic for test and debug, and develop automation to improve design-team efficiency.
Design Manager
🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Vanir 🇺🇸 Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Lead the design lifecycle for college campus capital projects, overseeing design teams, deliverables, schedules, budgets, quality reviews, and compliance with District standards and DSA requirements. Coordinate between the Capital Program Team, consultants, and District stakeholders, and manage design changes and DSA submissions through construction and certification.
Electrical Design Manager
🇺🇸 Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States of America
Ozark Integrated Circuits, Inc. 🇺🇸 Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States of America
Lead and mentor electrical engineers and technicians while overseeing requirements conversion, board and IC design, layout, testing, and collaboration with foundries. Improve design processes and coordinate cross-functional projects to deliver reliable, compliant, manufacturable electronics for extreme environments.
Optical Engineer - Lens Design & Systems Analysis
🇺🇸 Village of Fairport, NY 14450, United States of America
Corning 🇺🇸 Village of Fairport, NY 14450, United States of America
The engineer will design, analyze, and tolerance complex optical systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams from concept to hardware delivery. They will also develop manufacturing strategies and test benches to ensure optimal system performance.
Sr. Design Engineering Specialist
🇺🇸 Sanford, North Carolina, United States of America
Caterpillar Inc. 🇺🇸 Sanford, North Carolina, United States of America
The Senior Design Engineering Specialist will lead cross-functional projects focused on the performance, tuning, and integration of machine control systems for CTL and SSL products. This role involves hands-on machine calibration, mentoring engineering staff, and ensuring hardware and software meet rigorous performance and manufacturability standards.
Senior Solutions Design Manager Europe & MEA – Warehouse Design
🇩🇪 Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Dhl Supply Chain 🇩🇪 Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Lead and develop complex technical and commercial warehouse solutions across Europe and the Middle East and Africa, modeling operational scenarios and advising customers on innovative solutions and cost-benefit options. Collaborate with commercial teams, business development, and key account managers to build commercial frameworks that support growth, contract retention, continuous improvement, sustainability, and innovation.
Data Center Design Manager, Data Center Engineering
🇸🇬 Singapore
Bytedance 🇸🇬 Singapore
Evaluate data center sites and provider designs, coordinate technical reviews with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure infrastructure and data hall fit-outs meet design requirements. Follow construction, testing, commissioning, and handover activities, while supporting operations, troubleshooting, standards localization, and ad hoc project management.
Design Engineering Development Program
🇫🇮 Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Timken 🇫🇮 Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Design engineers will provide technical support for existing bearing designs and implement changes using 3D modeling software. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to design new products and apply engineering principles to meet customer requirements.
Design Engineering Development Program
🇺🇸 North Canton, Ohio, United States of America
The Timken Company 🇺🇸 North Canton, Ohio, United States of America
Provide engineering support for existing bearing designs, analyze and implement design changes using 3D modeling software, and apply design-for-manufacturing techniques to meet customer requirements efficiently. Design new bearings using engineering principles and collaborate with cross-functional teams on new product introduction and related projects.
Student Intern, Design Engineering
🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States of America
Celestica International Lp 🇺🇸 San Jose, California, United States of America
The intern will support the planning, simulation, lab verification, and troubleshooting of digital PCB designs. They will also assist in design reviews and collaborate with cross-functional teams to validate electrical systems.
Design Technologist
Remote (🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America)
Imbue Remote (🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America)
You will own the end-to-end user experience, contributing to product strategy and design vision. You will collaborate with engineers to ship high-quality product improvements and build intuitive design systems.
Sr. Design Engineering Manager
🇺🇸 Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
American Plastics, Llc 🇺🇸 Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Lead and develop a team of design engineers while designing and optimizing plastic components and products for functionality, manufacturability, quality, and cost-effectiveness. Oversee CAD modeling, prototyping, material selection, design documentation, and collaboration with manufacturing and other cross-functional teams.
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.