Senior Software Engineer, Design Systems

Ladders — United States · Posted ~13 hours ago

Senior Full-time Remote No Visa $179400-$232100 annually

Skills

Frontend development Design systems AI-assisted development workflows Figma integration Component architecture Developer tooling Cross-functional collaboration Figma Frontend AI tooling

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A consumer-technology organization is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to evolve its design system and build modern workflows connecting product design with production frontend code. You will collaborate with designers and infrastructure-focused engineers, improve component patterns and usability, and prototype AI-enabled development tools that make collaboration and software delivery more effective. The role is remote for candidates based in the United States.

Highlights

Remote senior engineering role focused on modern frontend systems, design-to-code workflows, AI-assisted development, and close collaboration across design and engineering teams. Offers strong compensation and the opportunity to improve engineering productivity at organizational scale.

Description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Software Engineer, Design Systems to join the team of a leader in the Consumer Technology space. This role will focus on building the systems and workflows that help bridge design and production code in a modern frontend environment. You will partner closely with Product Design, Developer Experience, and Frontend Infrastructure teams to improve component patterns, usability, and adoption across the organization. The work will center on enhancing a design system, prototyping AI-enabled development workflows, and creating tools that improve collaboration between designers and engineers. Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available Compensation: $179,400 – $232,100 annually Responsibilities Design and implement AI-assisted workflows connecting Figma and production code Collaborate with Product Design on component patterns and workflows Enhance the design system for integration with AI tooling Partner with Developer Experience and Frontend Infrastructure teams Facilitate feedback and prioritize improvements for user experience Prototype and evaluate AI development tools for adoption Qualifications 6+ years of industry experience in software engineering Demonstrated experience as a frontend engineer building production product surfaces Deep hands-on fluency with TypeScript, React, and related tools Experience with AI-assisted development tools like Cursor, Claude Code, or Codex Strong collaboration skills with designers, PMs, and engineering teams Ability to create tools and infrastructure for user adoption and collaboration Benefits Flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance Opportunity for ongoing professional development and growth Collaborative working environment with a small, senior team Engagement with cutting-edge AI development tooling Access to a robust design system and engineering resources Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.