Design Engineer at Venture-backed AI startup

Design Engineer You will lead the end-to-end user experience, bridging 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. Location: San Francisco, USA 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. 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. The ideal candidate: • 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.