Design Engineer — Front-End & Design Systems Lead

Replit; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Equity

401(k) with 4% match (US)

Health, Dental, Vision & Life

Short/Long Term Disability

Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave

Flexible Time Off + Holidays

Commuter Benefits (In-Office & US)

Monthly Wellness Stipend

Autonomous Work Environment

In Office Setup Reimbursement

Quarterly Team Gatherings

In Office Amenities

Job summary

Replit is seeking a Design Engineer to bridge design and engineering. You will shape our design system, architect front-end solutions, and ensure pixel-perfect, accessible experiences across the platform.

You will lead the technical implementation of the design system, create prototypes for new interactions, and mentor engineers on design principles. This hybrid role in Foster City, CA offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of front-end development experience 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 and performance.
• Lead the technical implementation and evolution of our 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 front-end development and component architecture best practices.
• 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 user interfaces.

Skills

Frontend development

HTML/CSS/JavaScript/TypeScript

Design systems

UI animations

Cross-functional collaboration

Accessibility

Tools

React

Job description

Replit is seeking a Design Engineer to bridge design and engineering. You will shape our design system, architect front-end solutions, and ensure pixel-perfect, accessible experiences across the platform.

You will lead the technical implementation of the design system, create prototypes for new interactions, and mentor engineers on design principles. This hybrid role in Foster City, CA offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities.