You will lead the end-to-end user experience, bridge the gap between design and engineering to build high-fidelity interfaces. Working directly in Figma and Next.js, you'll establish visual standards and interaction patterns for a platform that leverages real-time intelligence. This is a high-ownership role focused on craft, speed, and shipping polished, consumer-grade products.
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Design Engineer at Venture-backed AI startup
Are you a rare hybrid who obsesses over both the easing curve of an animation and the cleanliness of your TypeScript code? Join a small, elite team of seven in San Francisco building the next generation of intelligence tools. Backed by the founders of some of tech's most iconic dev-tool and SaaS companies, this role offers total ownership over the visual identity of a platform used by top-tier VCs and research labs. If you want to define the aesthetic of a high-growth startup from the ground up, this is the design engineering opportunity you've been waiting for.
Overview
Why this role stands out
Company
About the company
Venture-backed AI networking startup
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Own the entire product surface area, from conceptualizing layouts in Figma to implementing production-ready code in React.
- Develop and maintain a robust design system, ensuring consistent typography, color theory, and interaction patterns across the platform.
- Collaborate with the founding team to translate complex real-time data signals into intuitive and beautiful user interfaces.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Possesses a rare hybrid skill set, capable of producing world-class visual design and writing clean, scalable TypeScript/Next.js code.
- Demonstrates an obsessive attention to detail, specifically regarding animation easing, typography weights, and micro-interactions.
- Showcases a strong portfolio of side projects or shipped products that highlight a deep commitment to the craft of design engineering.
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What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Ship at high velocity in a small, 7-person team where your design decisions directly define the product's visual identity.
- Backed by industry-leading founders and top-tier Silicon Valley investors who prioritize craft and engineering excellence.
- Work on a novel intelligence platform that reimagines how high-performance teams discover and connect with talent across the internet.
Jack & Jill
How Jack & Jill work together
I get to know what you’re great at, then find roles you’d never find yourself.Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.
I recruit from Jack’s network and make the intro when I spot a great match.And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.
About Jack & Jill
Meet Jack
Jack gets to know what you are great at, what you want next, and makes sure Jill considers you for the right opportunities.
How does this work?
Jack's an AI agent for job searching and career coaching. He works for you.
Jill is the AI recruiter working for the company. She recruits from Jack's network.
If it's a match and the company wants to meet you, they'll make the intro. In the meantime, if you'd like, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.
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