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About the role:
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.
What You'll DoArchitect 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
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
Full-Time Employee Benefits Include:
Competitive Salary & Equity
401(k) Program
⚕️ Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability
Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave
Commuter Benefits
Monthly Wellness Stipend
Autonoumous Work Environement
In Office Set-Up Reimbursement
Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays
Quarterly Team Gatherings
☕ In Office Amenities
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Interviewing + Culture at Replit
To achieve our mission of making programming more accessible around the world, we need our team to be representative of the world. We welcome your unique perspective and experiences in shaping this product. We encourage people from all kinds of backgrounds to apply, including and especially candidates from underrepresented and non-traditional backgrounds.
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.
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