Senior Design Engineer, Design Systems

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Design Engineer, Design Systems to join the team of a leader in the Hospitals & Medical Centers space. This role will shape the foundation of a modern design system that supports both mobile and web experiences across the organization. You will partner closely with design and engineering teams to build reusable components, keep design tooling aligned with production code, and raise the bar for accessibility, quality, and consistency. The position also includes opportunities to apply AI-enabled workflows to improve prototyping, documentation, and system adoption. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Establish the architecture and foundations of the design system
• Build reusable, production-ready components with built-in accessibility
• Maintain synchronization between design tools and production code
• Set quality standards for the design system and ensure compliance
• Create AI tools for efficient prototyping and system use
• Document guidelines and component rules for proper usage
• Collaborate with designers and engineers on complex workflows

Qualifications

• 6+ years building production frontend design systems for mobile and web
• Strong frontend engineering skills with modern web technologies
• High UI and UX craft with a keen product taste
• Deep experience with component libraries and Figma workflows
• Strong accessibility knowledge for mobile and web
• Experience aligning design systems and production code
• Real-world experience using AI to expedite design processes
• Effective communication for both technical and non-technical audiences

Benefits

• Flexible work location options including San Francisco or remote within the US
• Opportunity to influence cross-functional teams
• Engagement with cutting-edge AI tooling
• High impact role shaping the design and engineering landscape
• Supportive environment for creative problem solvers

Pay

Compensation: $120,000 – $145,000 annually