Design Engineer

Highlights

• Architect complex UI components balancing aesthetics with technical performance.
• Lead the evolution of Replit UI, the foundation enabling anyone to build apps.
• Create prototypes exploring new interaction models and validating design concepts.

What they offer

• Competitive salary & equity
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Paid parental, medical and caregiver leave
• Flexible time off + holidays
• Commuter benefits
• Monthly wellness stipend
• In-office setup reimbursement
• Quarterly team gatherings

Ideal candidate

A design-minded builder who thrives bridging design and engineering, obsessed with craft, performance and accessibility and passionate about making software creation accessible to everyone.

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