CareerPlan

Staff Design Engineer

USAFull-time$236k2026-10-11 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead the transformation of the design system into AI-native infrastructure that powers design, build, and ship workflows for designers, engineers, and AI agents.

Role type

Staff Design Engineer (AI-native design infrastructure)

Builds

Token systems, component libraries, documentation, guidelines, and AI-assisted prototyping workflows.

Domain

SaaS / Digital Analytics / AI-assisted development

Required skills

React, TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Next.js, Design Systems, AI-assisted workflows (canvas-to-code, code-to-canvas, MCP), Figma, Storybook, VSCode, Chromatic, GitHub, Accessibility (WCAG 2.2, ARIA, semantic HTML)

Preferred skills

Data visualization design, Brand/Product design background

Technologies

React, TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Next.js, Figma, Storybook, VSCode, Chromatic, GitHub

Responsibilities

Build token systems and component libraries for AI agents; Evolve the design system as foundational infrastructure; Collaborate on reimagining interfaces for AI-native (conversational, agentic, adaptive) experiences; Build systems connecting design to code; Stand up prototyping and AI tooling infrastructure; Set and model the craft bar for design and engineering.

Seniority

Staff, high autonomy IC