Design Engineer

Free resume; Foster City (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness stipend

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Replit is seeking a Design Engineer to bridge design and engineering, shaping our design system implementation and front-end architecture. You will drive pixel-perfect production UI and collaborate closely with product designers to deliver scalable components and optimal performance.

You will mentor engineers, establish front-end best practices, and develop tools to streamline the design-to-development workflow, while advancing accessibility and responsive design across the platform.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of 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 collaborate with design and engineering teams.
• Experience with accessibility standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement complex UI components and systems balancing aesthetics with performance.
• Lead the technical implementation and evolution of the design system (Replit UI).
• Create prototypes to explore new interaction models and validate concepts.
• Collaborate 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 to improve design-to-development workflow.
• Contribute to design reviews focusing on feasibility and implementation.
• Champion accessible, responsive, and performant interfaces.

Skills

Front-end development

Design sensibility

HTML/CSS/JavaScript/TypeScript

React experience

Design systems

UI animations

Accessibility standards

Tools

React.js

Job description

# Design EngineerReplit· Foster City, Belgium· Posted 11/12/2025 On-site (Foster City)full-timeLang: enApply on Company SiteTailor My Resume for this RoleDirect company application on jobs.ashbyhq.com. Zero third-party aggregator forms.## Job DescriptionReplit is the agentic software creation platform that enables anyone to build applications using natural language. With millions of users worldwide, Replit is democratizing software development by removing traditional barriers to application creation.## **About the role:**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. You'll be instrumental in creating the technical foundation that allows us to enable anyone with an idea to create apps.## **You will:*** 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## **Required Skills & Experience*** 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*This is a full-time role that can be held from our Foster City, CA office. The hybrid role has an* in-office requirement of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.**Full-Time Employee Benefits Include:** Competitive Salary & Equity 401(k) Program with a 4% match (*US Only*) Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Short Term and Long Term Disability Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays Commuter Benefits (*In-Office & US Only*) Monthly Wellness Stipend Autonomous Work Environment In Office Set-Up Reimbursement (*In-Office Only*) Quarterly Team Gatherings In Office Amenities (*In-Office Only*)**Want to learn more about what we are up to?*** Self-driving Company* Replit Agent at Scale* AI Adoption* Build Open-Source Apps**Interviewing + Culture at Replit*** Operating Principles* Reasons not to work at ReplitTo 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.