Senior Software Engineer, Design Systems

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Design Systems to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space.

This role will focus on building AI-assisted workflows that bridge design and production code, helping product teams ship more efficiently and consistently. You will work closely with Product Design, Developer Experience, and Frontend Infrastructure to improve the tools, components, and workflows that power the frontend development process. The position combines strong frontend engineering with a design systems mindset and an interest in practical AI tooling that can be adopted across the organization.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $180,200 – $233,200 annually

Responsibilities

• Design and implement AI-assisted workflows that connect Figma and production frontend code
• Collaborate closely with Product Design to create components and workflows that support product shipping
• Enhance the design system for better integration with AI tools
• Partner with Developer Experience and Frontend Infrastructure to ensure seamless functionality
• Engage with users of the system through office hours and feedback prioritization
• Prototype and evaluate emerging AI development tools for potential adoption

Qualifications

• 6+ years of industry experience in software engineering
• Demonstrated experience as a frontend engineer building production product surfaces
• Deep fluency with TypeScript, React, and relevant development tools
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor and Claude Code
• Proven track record of delivering tools that are widely adopted by engineers and non-engineers
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to engage cross-functional teams
• Design system experience is a plus but not mandatory

Benefits

• Collaborative and supportive work culture
• Opportunity to work on innovative AI-assisted tooling
• Access to cutting-edge technology and methodologies
• Engagement with both design and engineering teams in a shared workflow

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.