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Design Engineer

Celigo
Location
US
Posted
27 days ago
Department
R&D : Product Management
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years building web interfaces with a strong command of React (or equivalent component-based framework), TypeScript, and modern CSS
  • Strong command of React, TypeScript, and modern CSS, with depth on the UI layer
  • Expert-level Figma proficiency
  • Design systems expertise grounded in component-driven architecture
  • Working knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA)
  • A track record of working alongside design and content teams in a cross-functional setting
Nice to have
  • Background in integration platforms, iPaaS, or technically sophisticated B2B products
  • Degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Interactive Design, or a related field
What the job really is

As a Design Engineer at Celigo, you will bridge the gap between design intent and production reality, focusing on building and maintaining a production-ready React component library. Your role involves collaborating with UX teams to prototype interactions, define workflows, and ensure design fidelity while enabling the UX team to work more efficiently. You will also participate in design critiques and contribute to the overall design system, ensuring alignment between design and engineering.

Benefits
  • Three weeks of vacation (starting year one)
  • Wellness days and holidays to recharge
  • Parental leave and a generous benefits package
  • Monthly tech stipend
  • Recognition and career development opportunities
Things to weigh
  • No salary listed in the posting, but a range of $150,000 to $200,000 is mentioned
  • Role is not focused on pure front-end feature development or visual design ownership
  • Candidates with a primary background in front-end engineering without meaningful UX experience may not be a fit
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