Founding Design Engineer
Own the end-to-end design process for major product surfaces in a collaborative role at a high-growth AI startup.
Posted by employer 4 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 month ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: compensation, work arrangement, visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Product Design Engineer at HappyRobot, the individual will lead the design process for key product interfaces, transforming complex workflows into user-friendly experiences. Proficiency in front-end technologies like React and TypeScript is essential, along with a strong portfolio showcasing UX and UI skills. This position is ideal for someone with at least three years of experience in product design, particularly in SaaS environments, who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative settings. HappyRobot's focus on AI-driven solutions and its backing from prominent investors highlight its innovative approach in a rapidly evolving industry.
Joblaze insights
Quick facts
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Founding Design Engineer role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: CSS, Figma, Framer, React, SaaS, Tailwind.
- What seniority level is this role?
- HappyRobot targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Founding Design Engineer role at HappyRobot.
From the original posting
About the Role
As a Design Engineer at HappyRobot, you will own the end-to-end design process for major product surfaces, working closely with PMs, engineers, AI researchers, and leadership. You’ll take ideas from early concept to polished implementation—and because you have strong FE knowledge, you’ll bridge the gap between design and engineering, ensuring your work ships with accuracy, quality, and care.
This is a highly collaborative, high-impact role where you’ll influence strategy, improve user experience, and build delightful interfaces used by teams worldwide.
What You’ll Do
Lead end-to-end design, turning complex workflows into simple, intuitive experiences.
Create UX flows, wireframes, interaction specs, and high-quality UI.
Conduct user research, synthesize insights, and validate solutions.
Collaborate closely with FE engineers to ensure feasibility, scalability, and accessibility.
Produce clean, modular design specs and prototype interactions using modern FE tools.
Provide design QA and guidance during implementation.
Partner with PMs to shape product strategy and scope.
Advocate for user needs and apply design thinking to technical challenges.
Must Have
3+ years experience in product design for SaaS or digital products.
Strong portfolio demonstrating UX depth, high-quality UI, and shipped product work.
Solid understanding of modern front-end technologies (React, TypeScript, CSS/Tailwind).
Ability to prototype interactions using tools like Figma, Framer, or code.
High ownership mindset; thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Nice to Have
Experience with AI/ML products or complex systems.
Familiarity with design systems at scale.
Ability to write production-ready FE code (optional but highly valued).
Experience in early-stage startups.
Why join us?
Join a world-class team of engineers and builders.
Comprehensive Benefits including healthcare, dental, vision coverage.
Our Operating Principles
Extreme Ownership
Craftsmanship
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