UX Design Engineer (US Remote)
Ladders · United States · 2 mo ago
RemoteRemoteInformation Technology$120k–$165k/yrFull-time
Remote – US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.
About the role
This role will lead work at the intersection of data, AI-enabled capabilities, and scalable technology delivery. You will work across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and the technology capabilities that enable long-term growth within a technology-driven environment.
Responsibilities
- Own the company design system, ensuring a cohesive visual language and interaction patterns
- Maintain and extend the Storybook component library, ensuring components are well-documented and accessible
- Build and manage prototyping tools that expedite the transition from idea to prototype
- Consult on and create new design patterns or components for novel interactions as needed
- Collaborate with engineering to ensure alignment between the design system and implementation
- Maintain quality standards for design outputs, reviewing prototypes against the system and minimizing drift
- Monitor the design-engineering landscape and propose strategic tool investments
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in design, human-computer interaction, computer science, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in product design and front-end engineering, with proficiency in Figma and modern codebases
- Experience in creating or contributing to a production design system and Storybook component library
- Strong front-end skills: React, TypeScript, modern CSS, and knowledge of accessibility best practices
- Familiarity with AI-enabled design and prototyping workflows
Pay
$120,000 – $165,000 annually
Benefits
- Career growth opportunities with direct influence on team initiatives and structure
- Market-competitive salary plus equity stake in the company
- Opportunity to join a fast-growing, venture-backed company with significant growth potential