> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2063085-staff-design-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2063085-staff-design-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Design Engineer - **Company:** Aave Labs - **Location:** London, UK (Remote available) - **Salary:** £49,968.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Web Interfaces, Artificial Intelligence, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), TypeScript, ReactJS, Figma, Web3.js - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5843156585 ## About the Role * A true hybrid - equally at home in Figma and a TypeScript codebase, and who sees that as a single discipline, not two * Strong proficiency in React, TypeScript, CSS and system design and architecture. * Deep experience with component-driven design systems and building for consistency at scale * The product sense to work without a detailed brief - you can identify what needs to be solved, not just how to solve it * A demonstrated ability to take complex UX problems - information-dense interfaces, multi-step flows, edge cases - and make them feel resolved and clear Nice to haves: * Curiosity about web3 and DeFi is a plus; you don't need to be an expert, but genuine interest in the space goes a long way * Curiosity about AI and it's use in product design and daily workflows Haven't quite met all the criteria? Let's not miss out on the chance to speak. Whilst you might not meet every single requirement, you might bring other, more exciting skills to the companies! ## Description We're looking for a Staff Design Engineer who operates across the full picture - someone who deeply understands product design, works autonomously, and translates their knowledge into exceptional web interfaces and design systems. Financial products are complex. Our users range from first-timers to power users, and the challenge of making that experience clear, fast, and trustworthy is one we take seriously. At this level, you're not just executing - you're bringing product intuition to the work, identifying where things break down, and making calls that shape the direction of what we build.How you can make an impact: * Work autonomously across our web products, designing and building high-quality UI with a strong point of view on how it should feel and function * Own and evolve complex, reusable components within the Aave design system - setting the standard for quality and consistency * Bring product-level thinking to everything you work on - understanding user needs, business context, and technical constraints, whilst balancing them well * Collaborate with our talented designers, engineers, and product leads to bring clarity to ambiguous problems * Help raise the bar for the team through the quality of your work and the way you approach problems ## Related Videos - [Smart Contract fundamentals - My first DApp](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/52-smart-contract-fundamentals-my-first-dapp) - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [Boost Productivity with AI: Figma & Playwright MCP Workflows - Aris Markogiannakis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1768-boost-productivity-with-ai-figma-playwright-mcp-workflows-aris-markogiannakis) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE – AI, Freelancing, Keeping Up with Tech and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1786-wearedevelopers-live-ai-freelancing-keeping-up-with-tech-and-more) - [Fireside Chat with Kris Rasmussen, CTO at Figma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/982-fireside-chat-with-kris-rasmussen-cto-at-figma) - [Designing the Future of Human<>Agent Collaboration](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1447-designing-the-future-of-human-agent-collaboration) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 133 - Back to Front](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/474-dev-digest-133-back-to-front) - [16 Best Free React UI Libraries in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/148-16-best-free-react-ui-libraries-in-2025) - [WeAreDevelopers Dev Digest Issue 116 - The new search wars…](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/445-wearedevelopers-dev-digest-issue-116-the-new-search-wars) - [Dev Digest 113 - Debugging above the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/422-dev-digest-113-debugging-above-the-cloud)