> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2224289-founding-design-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2224289-founding-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). --- # Founding Design Engineer - **Company:** BoWatt - **Location:** Germany (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** €65,000.0 - €100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Design of User Interfaces, TypeScript, Tailwind, ReactJS, Backend, Production Code, Front End Software Development - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5849857716 ## About the Role * Are an engineer turned designer, or vice versa, or always have been the one on the team understanding the value of easy-to-use interfaces. * Have 3+ years of experience shipping frontend production code. * Have 3+ years of experience designing for the web. * Have a portfolio of projects that show your product sense and design taste. * May have some interest in upskilling into backend development. * Are based in Germany and have the right to work here. ## Description * You will define and implement our design system together with the product team and improve the overall UI/UX of our platform. * You will work closely with product to design beautiful user experiences for upcoming features. * You will build and ship features across our React / TypeScript / Tailwind frontend. * You will own your work, collaborate closely with the team (product, engineering and customer success) and continuously improve our app. ## Related Videos - [Level up your Angular CSS with Tailwind CSS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/640-level-up-your-angular-css-with-tailwind-css) - [Bridging the Gap](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/794-bridging-the-gap) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [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) - [Level up your Angular CSS with Tailwind CSS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/366-level-up-your-angular-css-with-tailwind-css) - [Nest.js - TypeScript in the backend can also be clean](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1033-nest-js-typescript-in-the-backend-can-also-be-clean) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Top 7 CSS Frameworks in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/362-top-7-css-frameworks-in-2025) - [Dev Digest 133 - Back to Front](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/474-dev-digest-133-back-to-front) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [16 Best Free React UI Libraries in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/148-16-best-free-react-ui-libraries-in-2025)