UX Engineer - Design Systems
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Job description
We're seeking a UX Engineer - someone who sits at the intersection of design and engineering. In this role, you'll focus on design-to-code systems, creating the infrastructure, tooling, and component libraries that enable UI developers to build faster, more consistent, and more accessible experiences at scale.
This is not a typical front-end developer role. Instead, you'll own the connective tissue between design and code: design tokens, component libraries, documentation, and accessibility standards that drive our design system forward., * Work closely with designers to translate design language into code via reusable components, tokens, and patterns.
- Ensure the correct usage of design system components across codebase.
- Work with frontend developers to ensure frontend code adheres to the design system and is responsive to different device sizes.
- Implement and maintain a design system on Storybook that needs to be configurable for all of GetInsured's products.
- Provide tooling and documentation that empower UI developers to use the design system (UI library) effectively.
- Ensure accessibility (WCAG 2.2 / Section 508) is built into every component by default. Establish and maintain design-to-code workflows (Figma
- components, prototyping pipelines, automated documentation).
- Contribute to performance, maintainability, and consistency of front-end code across teams.
- Advocate for UX best practices in code reviews, design reviews, and cross-functional discussions.
Requirements
Do you have experience in Zeplin?, * 4+ years of experience in UX engineering or design-system-focused front-end roles.
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS (Sass/SCSS), and JavaScript/TypeScript, with strong React experience.
- Strong experience with design systems and component libraries - building and scaling them in Storybook, maintaining tokens (CSS variables, Style Dictionary, Tokens Studio), and publishing packages (npm, monorepos).
- Familiarity with design tools (Figma, Zeplin) and handoff processes.
- Understanding of digital accessibility, testing with tools like axe DevTools, NVDA, JAWS, and Lighthouse.
- Experience with semantic HTML and responsive design patterns.
- Comfortable with Git workflows, CI/CD, and documenting components for developer adoption.
- Understanding of usability principles and how design decisions affect implementation., * Contributions to public design systems (e.g., USWDS, Material UI, Carbon, Lightning) or open-source libraries.
- Experience integrating design tokens pipelines into CI/CD workflows.
- Familiarity with testing frameworks for components (Storybook test runners, Jest, Cypress).
- Knowledge of AI-assisted design-to-code tools (v0.dev, Locofy, Anima, Cursor).
- Exposure to regulated or civic-tech environments (federal/state apps, compliance frameworks).
Benefits & conditions
2.92.9 out of 5 stars 1305 Terra Bella Avenue, Mountain View, CA 94043 $110,000 - $160,000 a year, Pulled from the full job description
- Travel reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
- Vision insurance
- Health savings account, * Competitive compensation - All In range of ($110,000-$160,000). (Please note that salary and compensation may vary based on factors such as skills, experience, performance and location.)
- We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to: Health, Dental, Life, Disability, and Vision insurance
- Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts (HSA/FSA)
- Retirement benefits (401k)
- Paid time off
- Holidays: 13 paid days per year
- Education assistance or tuition reimbursement-
- Employee discounts for Gym memberships & commuting/travel assistance·
Our Values:
- We believe that working hard, when it is imbued with purpose, can and should be fun.
- You'll find we are a "can do" place where people work together and roll up their sleeves to get the job done.
- Everyone has a voice; everyone's ideas count, and everyone is respected.
- We have built a company, as well as a community of friends and colleagues, with respect for each other.
Information Security & Data Protection:
- This role may involve access to sensitive or regulated information. The candidate is expected to handle all data in accordance with company security, privacy, and data protection policies.
- Compliance with access control, data classification, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements is required.