Staff Design Engineer
Core
Transform the design system from a component library into foundational infrastructure for an AI-native design practice, bridging design and code to enable AI agents and workflows.
Role type
Staff Design Engineer (AI-native design infrastructure)
Builds
Token systems, component libraries, documentation, and AI-powered prototyping workflows for designers and engineers.
Domain
Product Analytics / AI-assisted Design Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
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, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Data visualization design, Brand/Product design, Accessibility (WCAG 2.2, ARIA, semantic HTML, APCA)
Technologies
React, TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Next.js, Figma, Storybook, VSCode, Chromatic, GitHub
Responsibilities
Build infrastructure for AI-native design practices; Translate design standards into code-based systems; Shape the product's look and behavior in an AI-native world; Own the bridge between design and code; Stand up prototyping and AI tooling infrastructure; Set and model the craft bar for design and engineering.
Seniority
Staff, high autonomy IC with strategic influence