About this role
Writer seeks a design engineer for a hybrid position in New York City, NY, to manage and scale the company design system. This opportunity suits professionals with front-end engineering and design expertise who want to build infrastructure for human and AI-driven product development.
Role Overview
Writer is hiring a design engineer to own, maintain, and agentify the Writer Design System across multiple office hubs. Working at the intersection of design and engineering, the incumbent ensures the UI library functions effectively for both human developers and AI coding agents. The position reports to the Director of product design and operates on a hybrid schedule.
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About the Company
Founded in 2020, Writer operates as an enterprise generative AI platform provider valued at $1.9 billion. The company builds enterprise-grade large language models and AI agents grounded in customer data, backed by investors like Premji Invest, ICONIQ Growth, and Radical Ventures. Writer maintains office hubs in New York City, San Francisco, Austin, Chicago, Seattle, and London.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit an application on the official company careers page.
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Questions candidates ask
What is the salary range for the design engineer role?
The salary ranges from $129K to $234K, with additional company equity and multiple ranges available based on experience.
Is this a remote position?
No, this is a hybrid role based out of specific office hubs including New York City, San Francisco, Austin, Chicago, Seattle, or London.
How many years of experience are required?
Applicants need 4 to 8+ years of experience building production frontends with React and TypeScript.
Who does this position report to?
The design engineer reports to the Director of product design.
What benefits are included for US full-time employees?
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, generous PTO, 16 weeks of paid parental leave, HSA and FSA options, wellness and learning stipends, equity, and a 401(k).