We're seeking a Design Engineer to bridge the gap between design and engineering at Replit. In this role, you'll help shape our design system implementation, architect front-end solutions, and ensure seamless user experiences across our platform.
About the role:
We're looking for a talented Design Engineer to join our team. As a Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for 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 that balance 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 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
Bonus Qualifications:
- Active Replit user and passionate about making software creation more accessible
- Experience building design tools or developer tools
- Background or interest working with AI
- Open-source contributions to design systems or UI libraries
Full-Time Employee Benefits Include:
- Competitive Salary & Equity
- 401(k) Program with a 4% match
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave
- Commuter Benefits
- Monthly Wellness Stipend
- Autonomous Work Environment
- In Office Set-Up Reimbursement
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays
- Quarterly Team Gatherings
- In Office Amenities
Want to learn more about what we are up to?
- Meet the Replit Agent
- Replit: Make an app for that
- Replit Blog
- Amjad TED Talk
Interviewing + Culture at Replit
- Operating Principles
- Reasons not to work at Replit
To achieve our mission of making programming more accessible around the world, we need our team to be representative of the world. We welcome your unique perspective and experiences in shaping this product. We encourage people from all kinds of backgrounds to apply, including and especially candidates from underrepresented and non-traditional backgrounds.
Compensation Range: $180K – $290K
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