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Staff Frontend Engineer - Design Systems

Verkada
Location
San Mateo, CA United States
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Core Services
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 4+ years of relevant industry experience in front-end web development with a strong focus on UI/UX
  • Expertise in modern web technologies, specifically React, TypeScript, and modern styling solutions
  • Proven track record of building or contributing to design systems or component libraries
  • Deep experience with component-driven development and documentation tools like Storybook
  • Strong knowledge of web accessibility standards (ARIA, WCAG)
  • Experience collaborating directly with designers and understanding design tokens, typography, layout systems, and responsive design
What the job really is

In this role, you will be a key front-end engineer focusing on the Design Systems and UI architecture at Verkada. Your responsibilities include building and maintaining a centralized React-based component library, collaborating with product design teams, advocating for accessibility standards, and ensuring UI quality and performance. You will also support and mentor engineers across multiple product teams while contributing to the broader platform's microfrontend architecture.

Benefits
  • Healthcare programs with premiums 100% covered for employees under at least one plan
  • Nationwide medical, vision and dental coverage
  • Health Saving Account (HSA) with annual employer contributions
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Expanded mental health support
  • Paid parental leave policy & fertility benefits
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Role involves significant collaboration, which may require strong interpersonal skills
  • Annual pay range is broad, indicating potential for negotiation based on experience
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