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Design Engineer

WorkOSUnited States & CanadaDesign
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Salary
$175K - $225K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
13 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

WorkOS is currently hiring a remote Design Engineer to build and polish user experiences across products in the United States and Canada. This full-time role is ideal for a creative technologist who sits at the intersection of design and code, working alongside AI-first builders.

Role Overview

The Design Engineer position at WorkOS involves collaborating directly with the Product Design team to prototype, build, and refine features across the company dashboard, Admin Portal, AuthKit, and Atlas. This role requires bringing ambitious ideas to life through direct coding, customer validation, and the delivery of high-craft production experiences. The chosen candidate will also enhance the company's design system and help optimize overall product development workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Construct production-ready components and interactions throughout WorkOS applications.
Prototype new concepts, build fresh products, and test innovative interaction patterns.
Elevate the quality of the WorkDS design system by optimizing performance, state management, accessibility, and interaction behaviors.
Partner closely with product teams to validate ideas directly with customers and ensure accurate shipments.
Collaborate openly by sharing work in progress early and involving team members to reach solutions faster.
Enhance internal development processes through design system contributions and agent instructions.

Requirements

Strong eye for design details with a proven history of delivering polished products and a deep appreciation for craft.
Ability to articulate design decisions clearly, including exploring alternatives, weighing tradeoffs, and evaluating product-wide impacts.
Skill in handling real-world complexities such as edge cases, error states, empty states, accessibility requirements, and technical constraints.
Proficiency in both coding and design tools like Figma or paper, combined with a willingness to explore new workflows.
Experience working with an AI-first mindset to achieve high-quality outputs and share effective workflows.
Proactive approach to identifying and fixing design gaps across products without waiting for direction.
Background working on small teams within high-agency, fast-paced environments.

Nice to Have

Familiarity with the WorkOS technology stack, which includes TypeScript, React, and Radix.
Prior experience building developer tools, enterprise software, or other technical products.

Skills and Tools

React
TypeScript
Figma
Radix

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range between $175,000 and $225,000 USD.
Comprehensive healthcare coverage for employees and families including medical, dental, and vision.
401k matching and competitive equity.
20 days of paid vacation, 10 holidays, and unlimited sick leave.
12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
Monthly fitness and wellness stipends.
FSA, short-term and long-term disability, voluntary life insurance, and Carrot fertility benefits.
Fully remote working arrangements.

About the Company

WorkOS builds modern developer tools and APIs that enable companies to become enterprise ready by powering critical infrastructure like authentication, identity, and authorization. Backed by a $100M Series C funding round and valued at $2B, the company supports fast-growing AI enterprises such as OpenAI, Perplexity, and Cursor. WorkOS is pioneering solutions in Human and Agent Authentication, Identity, and Access Control for the next generation of software.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official WorkOS careers page to submit an application for this remote 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 USD per year.

Is the Design Engineer position remote?

Yes, this role offers fully remote working arrangements within the United States and Canada.

What skills and tools are helpful for this job?

Key tools and skills include React, TypeScript, Figma, and Radix.

What benefits are included for US employees?

US benefits include 401k matching, competitive equity, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 20 days of paid vacation, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, and monthly fitness and wellness stipends.

How do I apply for the Design Engineer position at WorkOS?

Candidates can apply directly on the official WorkOS careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official WorkOS careers page.

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