Design Engineer

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Key Responsibilities

• 1
  Architect and implement complex UI components and systems that balance aesthetics with technical performance
• 2
  Lead the technical implementation and evolution of our design system (Replit UI)
• 3
  Create prototypes to explore new interaction models and validate design concepts
• 4
  Collaborate closely with product designers to bring designs to life with pixel-perfect precision
• 5
  Establish best practices for front-end development and component architecture
• 6
  Mentor engineers on design principles and implementation techniques
• 7
  Develop tools and processes to improve design-to-development workflow
• 8
  Contribute to design reviews with a focus on technical feasibility and implementation
• 9
  Champion accessible, responsive, and performant user interfaces

Requirements

• 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
• 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

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