Frontend / Design Engineer

MLabs; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial equity package

Top-of-market cash compensation

Full-scale premium medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

MLabs in San Francisco is looking for a Frontend / Design Engineer to lead the execution of product aesthetics and functionality. This role requires collaboration with top executives to quickly translate concepts into production-ready software.

The ideal candidate is expected to ship robust interfaces and has profound expertise in React and Web3 tech stacks. Competitive compensation and substantial equity package are offered, along with top-tier medical benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven expertise utilizing React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS.
• Track record of shipping visually arresting digital interfaces.
• Attention to micro-detail with the ability to work under tight timeframes.
• Deep familiarity with wallet integrations and cryptographic signing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Ship production-grade user interfaces for interactive features.
• Architect responsive frontend component libraries.
• Develop prototypes and iterate across multiple product experiments.
• Construct immersive consumer interfaces transforming complex mechanics.
• Work closely with the founding executive team for streamlined delivery.

Skills

React

TypeScript

Tailwind CSS

Web3 tech stacks

Complex technical challenges

Job description

Location

San Francisco, United States (Office)

Employment Type

Full time, on‑site

Compensation

$160K - $265K

Overview

We are hiring on behalf of our client, an elite, early‑stage consumer technology organization operating at the intersection of Web3, decentralized prediction markets, and interactive gaming. Backed by top‑tier venture capital, the team is speedrunning toward substantial scale, deliberately maintaining a lean, highly ambitious operating footprint of under 20 exceptional individuals. They are developing next‑generation gamified trading experiences and sophisticated entertainment layers built directly on top of prediction markets, engineering a paradigm shift geared toward mass consumer adoption.

The organization is seeking its first dedicated Frontend / Design Engineer to lead the end‑to‑end execution of how the entire product ecosystem looks, feels, and moves. Operating in a high‑intensity, high‑ownership environment, this individual will collaborate directly with the Chief Executive Officer to translate complex conceptual ideas into production‑ready software within hours. This is an intentional, fast‑paced setting designed for a hungry builder who possesses flawless aesthetic taste, world‑class engineering discipline, and a strong desire to exercise absolute product ownership without the friction of traditional corporate oversight or design‑by‑committee hurdles.

Key Responsibilities

• Ship robust, production‑grade user interfaces for web game‑like systems, transactional markets, and highly interactive consumer features on a rapid, continuous cadence.
• Architect, expand, and maintain a highly responsive frontend component library, defining the design systems, motion mechanics, and micro‑interactions from concept to completion.
• Develop high‑fidelity prototypes and iterate aggressively across multiple product experiments per week, establishing an environment focused strictly on objective product data and zero ego.
• Construct immersive, ultra‑responsive consumer interfaces that transform complex financial and prediction market mechanics into seamless, engaging, and gamified digital experiences.
• Work closely alongside the founding executive team, effectively removing product managers and design layers to establish a highly streamlined, high‑impact product delivery workflow.

Requirements

• Proven expertise utilizing React, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and core modern web fundamentals, paired with a distinct ability to autonomously navigate complex technical challenges.
• A demonstrable track record of shipping highly polished, visually arresting digital interfaces that set industry‑standard visual benchmarks.
• An obsessive attention to micro‑detail paired with a relentless drive to ship software rapidly; possessing the rare capacity to execute high‑fidelity work under tight timeframes.
• Deep familiarity with Web3 tech stacks—specifically regarding wallet integrations, cryptographic signing protocols, and on‑chain read/write interactions—or an aggressive capacity to establish mastery within two weeks.
• A preference for broad scope and unstructured environments, with the appetite to manage critical functions extending well beyond a conventional job description.
• Full‑time physical presence at the organization's office headquarters in San Francisco, California. No remote or hybrid exceptions.

Bonus Points

• Prior experience as a founder or foundational early employee at a fast‑scaling, venture‑backed startup.
• Deep, native alignment with consumer‑facing crypto protocols, decentralized finance (DeFi), or digital gaming ecosystems.
• A robust personal portfolio showcasing creative, complex, or unconventional personal technical projects and engineering experiments.
• Definitive, articulate opinions on modern product frameworks and tooling standards.

Benefits

• Substantial equity package.
• Top‑of‑market cash compensation.
• Direct exposure to potential future token grants and robust equity refresher mechanisms.
• Full‑scale premium medical, dental, and vision insurance policies.
• Opportunity to work alongside elite builders in an ambitious, high‑trajectory environment.

Interview Process

• Stage 1: Initial founder consultation focusing on product vision, culture, and alignment.
• Stage 2: Executive collaboration exploring operational execution, scale, and technical philosophy.
• Stage 3: Final execution review focusing on advanced technical capabilities, potentially including a work trial or architectural deep‑dive.

Commitment to Equality and Accessibility

We are committed to offering equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and provide information in accessible formats. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or would like the job advert in an accessible format, please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing [e-mail].