Frontend Engineer — Design Systems (Remote)

Job Summary We're looking for an experienced Design Systems Frontend Engineer who gets it. You have a deep understanding of design system philosophy and systematic approaches. You know what works, what doesn't, and why. You care about the craft of UI engineering, the difference between something that works and something that feels polished. You'll combine deep technical expertise with a passion for enabling others through well-crafted tools and systems. You'll build components that other engineers love using, establish patterns that scale across our codebase, and drive technical direction in UI architecture. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure our components don't just work; they feel right. And you'll build relationships and help drive adoption through tools, documentation, and collaboration. Remote Work Qualifications

• Access to a reliable and secure high-speed internet connection. Cable or fiber internet connections (at least 75mbps download/10mbps upload) are preferred, as satellite connections often cannot support the technologies used to perform day-to-day tasks.
• Access to a home router and modem.
• A dedicated home office space that is noise- and distraction-free. The space should have strong wireless connection or a wired Ethernet connection (wired connection is preferred, if possible).
• A valid, physical address (apartment, suite, etc.). PO Boxes are not supported, as a physical address is required for you to receive your computer equipment.
• The desire and ability to work and communicate with other team members via chat, webcam, etc.
• Legal residents of one of the following states: (AK, AL, AR, AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, and WY).

We only accept W-2 candidates, H-1B sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain our design system: Drive technical implementation of component APIs, accessibility standards, and architectural patterns that scale across our codebase with exceptional developer experience.
• Implement design token architecture: Establish and maintain design token systems across platforms and codebases for consistency and scalability.
• Create comprehensive developer resources: Develop component documentation, developer tooling, and Storybook resources that enable effective team adoption.
• Partner with design and product teams: Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure components meet requirements while building strong relationships and understanding workflows.
• Represent technical excellence: Maintain attention to detail in implementations, advocate for quality standards, and notice when designs or code need refinement.
• Drive adoption and stakeholder communication: Lead technical discussions and presentations across the organization while providing ongoing support to consuming teams.

Physical Requirements

• Work is performed while sitting/standing and interfacing with a personal computer.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision, and hearing.
• Requires the regular use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires occasional bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
• Requires the ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull medium weights, up to 50lbs.

Qualifications

Experience

• 5+ years' experience: Demonstrated experience building and maintaining design system components in production environments.
• Component API expertise: Strong understanding of systematic approaches to component architecture, composition patterns, and well-crafted APIs.
• Frontend proficiency: Deep experience with React, TypeScript, HTML/CSS, design tokens, cross-platform theming systems, and related technologies.
• Design collaboration experience: Proven experience working with design teams using Figma workflows and design-to-development processes.
• Documentation and communication: Ability to write clear documentation and effectively communicate technical concepts across teams.
• Accessibility standards: Experience with WCAG/ARIA standards and building accessible components
• Modern development tooling: Comfortable with testing frameworks, Storybook or similar documentation tools, and contemporary frontend build processes.

Education This role does not require a degree. We value relevant skills and experience and alignment with our core values above all else. Desired Traits & Skills

• Active engagement with design system community and industry best practices.
• Familiarity with Tailwind CSS (used in surrounding codebase).
• Experience with React Native or cross-platform design systems.
• Contributions to open-source design systems or component libraries.
• Experience building internal tooling for design-to-code workflows.
• Knowledge of animation and micro-interaction implementation.

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