Head of Design [M4] New San Francisco, CA

Sourcegraph, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in software development seeks a Design Lead to drive innovation and design excellence. You will lead a talented team, responsible for developing a cutting-edge coding platform and shaping its design philosophy. If you have a proven track record in design leadership within enterprise software, this is an exciting opportunity to join an industry leader based in San Francisco.

Benefits

Above-market salaries

Transparent compensation

Equity

Generous benefits

Qualifications

• Led a design team at a company with ~$50M+ ARR.
• Experienced developer at a top-tier company with a large codebase.
• Bold, fast-moving, and located in San Francisco.

Responsibilities

• Develop and design the best agentic coding platform.
• Lead a team of design engineers and establish design standards.
• Focus on prototyping and maintaining high standards of excellence.

Skills

Design leadership

Prototyping

User engagement

Team collaboration

Job description

Our mission at Sourcegraph is to make it so that everyone can code, not just ~0.1% of the population.

We build tools that make software development easier at scale, including Code Search for exploring massive codebases and Amp, our agentic coding tool, which accelerates coding and complex migrations.

Trusted by teams at Stripe, Uber, and Palo Alto Networks, with $225M funding from a16z, Sequoia, and Redpoint, we are shaping the future of enterprise software. We are a globally distributed team with a culture of high agency, direct communication, and a deep love for developers.

If you want to work at the cutting edge of software and do meaningful work, join us.

While we hire globally, this role is based in San Francisco, requiring in-office presence several days a week.

We value smart, dedicated work over hours, believing that building outstanding products requires effort and ingenuity.

Why this job is exciting

Amp is the most advanced coding agent. You will be responsible for designing a platform that meets high user expectations, leading a team of design engineers, and shaping our overall design philosophy.

• Develop and design the best agentic coding platform, building a team and establishing our design standards
• Be bold and innovative in your designs, creating technology that defines the century
• Prototyping, user engagement, and team collaboration are core to this role
• Maintain a high standard of excellence in your work, focusing on the most impactful 50%

About you

• Led a design team at a company with ~$50M+ ARR, serving enterprise clients
• Experienced developer at a top-tier company with a large codebase and engineering team
• Played a key role in shipping successful, high-quality products
• Bold, fast-moving, and located in San Francisco
• Enjoys engaging with customers and building strong relationships

We offer above-market salaries, transparent compensation, equity, and generous benefits. Salaries are based on our pay bands, experience, skills, and location, with the San Francisco starting point at $225,000. We encourage you to speak with a recruiter for more details.

Our interview process includes an initial conversation, team interviews, reference checks, and background verification, totaling around 4 hours. We are committed to a swift, transparent process and welcome additional conversations with team members.

Learn more about us

Visit our handbook to understand our culture and work environment.

Sourcegraph is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify for US employees.

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