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Design Engineer

CodeRabbitSan FranciscoProduct
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Salary
$175K - $225K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
26 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Design Engineer position at CodeRabbit is a full-time remote opportunity based out of San Francisco, offering a salary between $175,000 and $225,000 per year. This role is perfect for a professional who possesses at least 5 years of experience bridging the gap between visual design and front-end engineering in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Build production-quality user interfaces by shipping polished components and interactions that simplify complex code analysis.
Create rapid prototypes for emerging AI experiences like real-time reviews, conversational feedback, and agentic workflows within hours.
Translate high-fidelity designs into pixel-perfect code while driving design forward through technical innovation.
Set and maintain high standards for UI execution, including smooth interactions, thoughtful motion, and micro-interactions.
Develop and maintain reusable, well-engineered design system components spanning web, IDE extensions, Git platforms, and CLI surfaces.
Implement clear and performant visualizations for code quality metrics, dependency graphs, and AI-generated insights.
Anticipate future AI capabilities to help define new interaction paradigms native to developer tools.

Requirements

Bring 5+ years of relevant experience in design engineering, front-end development, or product design roles.
Demonstrate equal fluency in Figma and modern code editors, moving between design tools and code without friction.
Possess strong front-end engineering skills with deep expertise in TypeScript, React, CSS, and animation.
Show an obsession with craft, an eye for design details, and the ability to get from 90% to 100% completion.
Ship fast and learn in the open, preferring to get working features in front of users quickly while maintaining attention to detail.
Operate as an AI-native professional who uses AI tools as creative partners in daily practice.
Question traditional UI primitives and invent patterns native to AI and developer tools.

Nice to Have

Experience working at developer-focused companies or building developer tools.
Background in or strong understanding of software development and Git workflows.
Experience with IDE extensions such as VS Code or JetBrains, Electron, or cross-platform app building.
Experience designing or building AI/ML-powered interfaces, motion design, and micro-interactions.
Prior contributions to open-source projects or design systems.

Skills and Tools

React
TypeScript
Figma
CSS and Animation Libraries
IDE Extensions and Git Platforms

Salary and Benefits

Competitive annual salary ranging from $175,000 to $225,000.
Meaningful equity in a well-funded, fast-moving company.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Professional development resources and support.

About the Company

CodeRabbit is the leading AI code review platform trusted by more than 17,000 customers and 150,000 open-source projects, conducting over 2 million code reviews weekly. The company builds symbiotic partnerships between developers and AI to make shipping fast software safe across pull requests, IDE changes, and CLI commits. Recently backed by a $143M Series C at a $1.5B valuation, CodeRabbit is pioneering Agentic Change Management to scale human judgment as AI writes more of the world's code.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official CodeRabbit careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

ReactTypeScriptFigma

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Design Engineer role?

The salary range for this position is $175,000 to $225,000 per year.

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote-friendly position based out of San Francisco.

What level of experience is required?

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in design engineering, front-end, or product design roles.

What primary technical skills are required?

The role requires deep skills in React, TypeScript, CSS, animation, and Figma.

How can I apply for this job?

You can apply by visiting the official CodeRabbit careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official CodeRabbit careers page.

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