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Design Engineer (Brand Team)

BasetenSan FranciscoEPD
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Salary
$190K - $240K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
27 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Baseten is hiring a Design Engineer (Brand Team) for a full-time role based in San Francisco, with remote flexibility available. This position suits a creative technologist who can seamlessly blend brand design and frontend engineering to elevate the company's online presence.

Role Overview

Baseten is seeking a Web Designer or Design Engineer to take complete ownership of baseten.co from initial concept through production. Operating within a high-ownership brand design team that sits at the intersection of brand design and frontend engineering, the professional in this role will treat the website as an evolving product. The goal is to make the platform one of the best developer-focused websites on the internet through continuous improvement, independent shipping autonomy, and close collaboration with leadership, product marketing, engineering, and brand teams on major launches.

Key Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end design and frontend implementation of the Baseten marketing site.
Deliver landing pages, product pages, campaigns, and launches from initial concept to production.
Continuously optimize the site by identifying and executing improvements without waiting for periodic redesign cycles.
Collaborate with growth and product marketing teams to test layouts, messaging, and conversion rates while maintaining high standards of craft.
Craft polished interactions, details, and motion that reflect the unique identity of Baseten.
Develop and scale components, design systems, and patterns to streamline team workflows.
Translate complex technical AI products into compelling, clear web experiences.
Prototype creative, ambitious interactive ideas for specialized product launches.
Empower brand and marketing teams to publish exceptional work to the web effortlessly.

Requirements

Demonstrated fluency in modern frontend development including React, Next.js, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
Capability to transition fluidly from Figma designs into production code while taking total ownership of the final output.
Exceptional attention to detail regarding typography, responsiveness, layout, motion, and interaction.
Strong systems thinking abilities, evidenced by a history of constructing reusable patterns and components rather than starting from scratch.
Experience iterating, experimenting, and leveraging data to optimize site effectiveness.
Genuine interest in technical products with the ability to clarify complex concepts.
Clear perspectives on web standards and the rationale behind functional web design choices.

Nice to Have

Background in motion design, creative coding, animation, or WebGL.
Familiarity with Three.js, shaders, or React Three Fiber.
Previous history building technical or developer-oriented websites.
Prior working knowledge of DatoCMS.

Skills and Tools

React
TypeScript
JavaScript
Spark
Figma
Next.js
HTML
CSS
WebGL
Three.js

Salary and Benefits

Competitive yearly salary ranging from $190,000 to $240,000 USD
Meaningful equity compensation
100% coverage of medical, dental, and vision insurance for U.S. employees and their dependents
Flexible paid time off policy, featuring a company-wide Winter Break from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day
Paid parental leave
Family-building and fertility stipend through Carrot
Company-facilitated 401(k) plan for U.S. staff
Networking and learning exposure across various machine learning startups

About the Company

Baseten powers mission-critical inference for dynamic AI companies including Cursor, Notion, OpenEvidence, Abridge, Clay, Gamma, and Writer. By uniting flexible infrastructure, applied AI research, and developer tooling, the organization helps frontier companies bring advanced models into production. Backed by a recent $1.5B Series F round led by Altimeter Capital, Conviction Partners, and Spark Capital, Baseten is scaling quickly and champions a diverse, inclusive workplace committed to equal employment opportunities.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please visit the official Baseten careers page and submit your application online.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Design Engineer position?

The salary for this role ranges from $190,000 to $240,000 USD per year, alongside meaningful equity.

Where is this job located?

This role is based in San Francisco, with remote work options available.

What technical skills are required?

Candidates must be fluent in modern frontend development including React, Next.js, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or TypeScript, and be able to move from Figma into production code.

What benefits are provided for U.S. employees?

U.S. employees receive 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for themselves and dependents, a company-facilitated 401(k), flexible PTO with a winter break, paid parental leave, and a fertility stipend through Carrot.

How do I apply for the Design Engineer role?

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official Baseten company careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Baseten careers page.

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