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# Founding Design Engineer

- **Company:** CXS HIKINEX, INC.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $250,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Programming Tools, Human-Computer Interaction, Next.js, System Software, TypeScript, Tailwind, ReactJS, B2b Software, Build Management, Material UI, Figma, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-Founding-Design-Engineer-HIKINEX-389007821548714/

## About the Role

+ 1 - 5 years of experience in design, recent experience shipping frontend code in React/TypeScript
 + Experience at a venture- backed early- stage startup or fast- paced high- growth company
 + Has a self- driven project with real users (portfolio, side project, or startup)
 + Experience at an early-stage startup or other fast-paced environment.
 + Experience designing technical products such as developer tools, enterprise SaaS, infrastructure, platform software, or AI products.
 + Self-starter who thrives in an ownership-driven environment with minimal direction.
 + Design/Arts/CS degree

Skills
Tech stack
React, TypeScript, Figma, Tailwind CSS
PLUS

 + Next.js
 + Figma
 + Experience with design systems and component libraries.
 + Familiarity with AI, agentic workflows, or Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) principles.

## Description

+ Own product design and frontend implementation from concept to production.
 + Design and build production-ready interfaces using React and TypeScript.
 + Establish the company's design language, design system, and UX patterns.
 + Collaborate closely with founders to build intuitive experiences for complex technical workflows.
 + Design for enterprise B2B software, platform products, and AI-powered user experiences.


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