Staff+ Software Engineer, Claude Design
Core
Build and shape Claude Design, a visual collaboration tool for creating prototypes, mockups, slides, and animations within the Claude AI interface.
Role type
Staff+ Software Engineer (Product Engineering)
Builds
User-facing creative tools (Canvas, real-time editor, design-system inference, AI-driven generation)
Domain
AI / Generative AI / Creative Tools / Web
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Full-stack engineering, Frontend development, Backend development, Canvas rendering, Real-time collaboration, UI/UX design, User research, Performance optimization
Preferred skills
WebGL, Shaders, 3D graphics, Animation, Design-system tooling, Multiplayer editing, WebSockets, Product platforms, 0 to 1 product building
Technologies
WebSockets, WebGL, Shaders
Responsibilities
Set technical direction for editor and canvas architecture, Own quality bar for latency and responsiveness, Partner with researchers to prototype vision and generation capabilities, Conduct user research and usability testing, Build shared foundations for new creative tools
Seniority
Staff+, high autonomy, strategic technical direction
