Design Engineer
Remote • Foster City, CA • FullTime
Posted 8mo ago
Remote Work Policy
Fully remote
Employment Type
FullTime
Categories
Applied AI Engineer
About the job
Replit is seeking a Design Engineer to bridge the gap between design and engineering. In this role, you will help shape our design system implementation, architect front-end solutions, and ensure seamless user experiences across our platform. You will be instrumental in creating the technical foundation that allows us to enable anyone with an idea to create apps.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement complex UI components and systems balancing aesthetics with technical performance.
- Lead the technical implementation and evolution of our design system (Replit UI).
- Create prototypes to explore new interaction models and validate design concepts.
- Collaborate closely with product designers to bring designs to life with pixel-perfect precision.
- Establish best practices for front-end development and component architecture.
- Mentor engineers on design principles and implementation techniques.
- Develop tools and processes to improve the design-to-development workflow.
- Contribute to design reviews with a focus on technical feasibility and implementation.
- Champion accessible, responsive, and performant user interfaces.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in front-end development with a strong design sensibility.
- Expert-level knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Deep experience with modern front-end frameworks (React preferred).
- Strong understanding of design systems and component-based architecture.
- Experience implementing complex UI animations and interactions.
- Proven ability to translate design concepts into production-ready code.
- Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with both design and engineering teams.
- Experience with accessibility standards and best practices.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary & Equity
- 401(k) Program with a 4% match (US Only)
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays
- Commuter Benefits (In-Office Only)
- Monthly Wellness Stipend
- Autonomous Work Environment
- In Office Set-Up Reimbursement (In-Office Only)
- Quarterly Team Gatherings
- In Office Amenities (In-Office Only)