Founding Design Engineer
Virio · San Francisco, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$150k–$250k/yrFull-time
About the role
The Design Engineer will own the interface end to end, designing and implementing generative interfaces that rethink what's possible in AI-driven products.
Responsibilities
- Design generative interfaces that rethink what's possible—not incremental tweaks, but genuinely imaginative approaches to how people interact with AI-driven products
- Lead with product intuition: understand what users need before they ask, and imagine interfaces that make complex interactions feel natural and delightful
- Own features end-to-end: from design concept through implementation to launch—you're the keeper of the vision through every stage
- Build frontend components and systems that scale: write clean, maintainable code that doesn't constrain future ambition
- Collaborate seamlessly with engineers and users: make design and implementation work together, not against each other
- Read between the lines to imagine 10x better solutions: your taste and judgment are core to what we ship
- Contribute to the core product roadmap and help define what gets built next
Requirements
Competitive total compensation aligned to impact and ownership
Meaningful equity upside as part of the founding team
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
All working meals covered
Relocation support for San Francisco
Company-wide annual off-site
Direct access to founders and leadership
High ownership, high trust, and fast career progression alongside world-class client partners
Qualifications
- Experience in designing and implementing generative interfaces
- Strong understanding of user needs and intuitive design principles
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to completion
- Proficiency in frontend development technologies and tools
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Passion for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in AI-driven products
Skills
- Frontend development skills (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
- Understanding of user-centered design principles
- Experience with design systems and component libraries
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- All working meals covered
- Relocation support for San Francisco
- Company-wide annual off-site
- Direct access to founders and leadership
- High ownership, high trust, and fast career progression alongside world-class client partners
Pay
$150k - $250k base + $25K - $50K cash bonus + top of market equity
Schedule
This is a full-time, on-site role based in San Francisco. We do not offer hybrid or remote positions.