Design Engineering Jobs
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Software Engineer, Design Systems
đșđž New York, New York, United States of America
Whatnot đșđž New York, New York, United States of America
Build and evolve the Whatnot Design System components across iOS, Android, and web to ensure consistent and accessible UI. Own the design token architecture and the automated pipeline syncing Figma designs to production code.
Software Engineer, Design Systems
đșđž San Francisco, California, United States of America
Whatnot đșđž San Francisco, California, United States of America
Build and evolve the Whatnot Design System components across iOS, Android, and web to ensure consistent and accessible UI. Own the design token architecture and the automated pipeline that syncs Figma designs to production code.
Senior Product Designer
đșđž San Francisco, California, United States
Abby Care đșđž San Francisco, California, United States
Lead end-to-end product design initiatives from discovery to delivery while shaping product strategy and design architecture. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable design systems and deliver intuitive, AI-assisted solutions for family caregivers.
Founding Product Designer
đšđŠ Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Gumloop đšđŠ Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The Founding Product Designer will lead design efforts across the entire product, owning the process from initial concept to final delivery. They will collaborate closely with engineering and brand teams to evolve the design system and product vision.
Expert User Interface/User Experience (UI/UX) Designer
đșđž Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
Triaem, Llc đșđž Loudoun County, Virginia, United States
The UI/UX Designer will lead the end-to-end design process, from conducting user research and creating wireframes to developing high-fidelity prototypes. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineers and stakeholders, to ensure design feasibility and maintain consistent design systems across digital products.
senior associate creative director, Brand & Design Systems - Global Creative Studio
đșđž Seattle, Washington, United States
Starbucks đșđž Seattle, Washington, United States
Lead and mentor a team of creatives to develop and direct the Starbucks brand expression, design systems, and packaging. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure brand consistency and push creative boundaries across global channels.
Temporary Product Designer
đȘđž Spain
Mediagenix đȘđž Spain
Own the design process from concept to production-ready designs for complex technical systems. Collaborate with Product Owners and Developers to maintain and evolve the company's design system and culture.
Senior Product Designer
The Senior Product Designer will solve visual and functional design challenges by creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity compositions for enterprise applications. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, strategists, and developers to ensure a cohesive user experience and maintain design system documentation.
Senior Design Systems Engineer II
đșđž Seattle, Washington, United States
Blinkrx đșđž Seattle, Washington, United States
Build and evolve standardized UI components and maintain a centralized design system library to ensure consistency across digital products. Partner with design and engineering teams to integrate shared UI infrastructure and create live prototypes for new patterns.
Staff / Principal Product Designer, Design Systems
đșđž New York, New York, United States
Rho đșđž New York, New York, United States
You will own the governed frontend layer of the product, including architecture, design tokens, and component standards. You will partner with engineers and product managers to ensure high-quality, scalable design implementation across the platform.
Software Engineer, Design Systems
đșđž San Francisco, California, United States
Whatnot đșđž San Francisco, California, United States
You will build and evolve design system components across iOS, Android, and web platforms to ensure consistent and accessible UI. Additionally, you will manage the design token architecture and automated pipelines that sync Figma designs directly into production code.
Senior Design Systems Engineer II
đșđž Seattle, Washington, United States
Blink Health đșđž Seattle, Washington, United States
You will build and evolve standardized UI components to ensure high-quality, accessible, and consistent design across the company's digital ecosystem. Additionally, you will partner with cross-functional teams to integrate these components and mentor other engineers on best practices.
Senior Web Designer
đșđž Canada, Kentucky, United States
Polyai đșđž Canada, Kentucky, United States
The Senior Web Designer will own and evolve the website design system while leading end-to-end design initiatives across all web-facing surfaces. They will collaborate with engineers and marketing stakeholders to deliver high-performing, accessible web experiences that drive engagement and pipeline.
Product Designer
đșđž San Francisco, California, United States
Cara đșđž San Francisco, California, United States
You will own end-to-end product design, from user flows and prototypes to production-ready experiences. You will also collaborate with product and engineering teams to simplify complex insurance workflows and maintain the company's design system.
Product Designer (Maternity Cover)
đ·đž Belgrade, Central Serbia, Serbia
Learnupon đ·đž Belgrade, Central Serbia, Serbia
Design and deliver end-to-end UX/UI solutions while collaborating with product managers and engineers to align priorities. Responsibilities include conducting user research, maintaining design system components, and advocating for accessibility compliance.
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 $85kâ$110k, mid-level roles range $120kâ$160k, and senior positions command $170kâ$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.