Design Engineer

We’re seeking a Design Engineer to bridge the gap between design and engineering at Replit. In this role, you’ll help shape our design system implementation, architect front-end solutions, and ensure seamless user experiences across our platform. You’ll be instrumental in creating the technical foundation that allows us to enable anyone with an idea to create apps., * Architect and implement complex UI components and systems that balance aesthetics with technical performance

• Lead the technical implementation and evolution of our design system (Replit UI)
• Create prototypes to explore new interaction models and validate design concepts
• Collaborate closely with product designers to bring designs to life with pixel-perfect precision
• Establish best practices for front-end development and component architecture
• Mentor engineers on design principles and implementation techniques
• Develop tools and processes to improve design-to-development workflow
• Contribute to design reviews with a focus on technical feasibility and implementation
• Champion accessible, responsive, and performant user interfaces

• 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

Bonus Qualifications

• 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

This is a full-time role that can be held from our Foster City, CA office. The hybrid role has an in-office requirement of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Full-Time Employee Benefits Include:

Competitive Salary & Equity

401(k) Program with a 4% match (US Only)

️ Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave

Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays

Commuter Benefits (In-Office Only)

Monthly Wellness Stipend

Autonomous Work Environment

In Office Set-Up Reimbursement (In-Office Only)

Quarterly Team Gatherings

In Office Amenities (In-Office Only)