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# Founding Design Engineer

- **Company:** CXS HIKINEX, INC.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Programming Tools, Human-Computer Interaction, Next.js, System Software, TypeScript, Tailwind, ReactJS, Agentic-AI, B2b Software, Build Management, Material UI, Figma, Front End Software Development
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_64e235f92d65ce7a4cf13409fd799d2f

## 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.