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Design Engineer

Replit · Hybrid

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Last seen by MeritLog September 12, 2026Source: AshbySource version: ashby-public-job-posting-v1

MeritLog read this listing from Replit's Ashby job board and last checked it on September 12, 2026.

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Job details

Work model: Hybrid
Salary: $180K - $290K
Location: Foster City, CA
Company website: customer.io

Hiring context

How this role compares at Replit

Replit has 76 live roles in MeritLog’s catalog across 9 job families, and 36 of them are in engineering. 64 of those listings publish a pay range, a disclosure rate of 84%.

This role's posted range of $180K - $290K sits above 54% of the 63 other Replit roles quoted over the same currency and period.

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What the role asks for

What you'd do

Architect and implement complex UI components and systems that balance aesthetics with technical performance
Lead the technical implementation and evolution of our design system (Replit UI)
Create prototypes to explore new interaction models and validate design concepts
Collaborate closely with product designers to bring designs to life with pixel-perfect precision
Establish best practices for front-end development and component architecture
Mentor engineers on design principles and implementation techniques
Develop tools and processes to improve design-to-development workflow
Contribute to design reviews with a focus on technical feasibility and implementation
Champion accessible, responsive, and performant user interfaces
8+ years of experience in front-end development with a strong design sensibility
Expert-level knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript
Deep experience with modern front-end frameworks (React preferred)
Strong understanding of design systems and component-based architecture
Experience implementing complex UI animations and interactions
Proven ability to translate design concepts into production-ready code
Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with both design and engineering teams
Experience with accessibility standards and best practices

What they're asking for

Active Replit user and passionate about making software creation more accessibleSkillPreferred
Experience building design tools or developer toolsSkillPreferred
Background or interest working with AISkillPreferred
Open-source contributions to design systems or UI librariesSkillPreferred
Self-driving Company https://replit.com/blog/self-driving-companySkillPreferred
Replit Agent at Scale https://replit.com/blog/evaluating-and-improving-agent-at-scaleSkillPreferred
AI Adoption https://replit.com/blog/ai-adoptionSkillPreferred
Build Open-Source Apps https://replit.com/build/open-source-app-builderSkillPreferred
Operating Principles https://blog.replit.com/operating-principlesSkillPreferred
Reasons not to work at Replit https://blog.replit.com/reasons-not-to-join-replitSkillPreferred

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Job description

Replit is the agentic software creation platform that enables anyone to build applications using natural language. With millions of users worldwide, Replit is democratizing software development by removing traditional barriers to application creation. About the role: We're seeking a Design Engineer to bridge the gap between design and engineering at Replit. In this role, you'll help shape our design system implementation, architect front-end solutions, and ensure seamless user experiences across our platform. You'll be instrumental in creating the technical foundation that allows us to enable anyone with an idea to create apps. YOU WILL: - Architect and implement complex UI components and systems that balance aesthetics with technical performance - Lead the technical implementation and evolution of our design system (Replit UI) - Create prototypes to explore new interaction models and validate design concepts - Collaborate closely with product designers to bring designs to life with pixel-perfect precision - Establish best practices for front-end development and component architecture - Mentor engineers on design principles and implementation techniques - Develop tools and processes to improve design-to-development workflow - Contribute to design reviews with a focus on technical feasibility and implementation - Champion accessible, responsive, and performant user interfaces REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE - 8+ years of experience in front-end development with a strong design sensibility - Expert-level knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript/TypeScript - Deep experience with modern front-end frameworks (React preferred) - Strong understanding of design systems and component-based architecture - Experience implementing complex UI animations and interactions - Proven ability to translate design concepts into production-ready code - Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with both design and engineering teams - Experience with accessibility standards and best practices BONUS QUALIFICATIONS - Active Replit user and passionate about making software creation more accessible - Experience building design tools or developer tools - Background or interest working with AI - Open-source contributions to design systems or UI libraries This is a full-time role that can be held from our Foster City, CA office. The hybrid role has an in-office requirement of Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Full-Time Employee Benefits Include: 💰 Competitive Salary & Equity 💹 401(k) Program with a 4% match (US Only) ⚕️ Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 🩼 Short Term and Long Term Disability 🚼 Paid Parental, Medical, Caregiver Leave 🏝 Flexible Time Off (FTO) + Holidays 🚗 Commuter Benefits (In-Office & US Only) 📱 Monthly Wellness Stipend 🧑‍💻 Autonomous Work Environment 🖥 In Office Set-Up Reimbursement (In-Office Only) 🚀 Quarterly Team Gatherings ☕ In Office Amenities (In-Office Only) Want to learn more about what we are up to? - Self-driving Company https://replit.com/blog/self-driving-company - Replit Agent at Scale https://replit.com/blog/evaluating-and-improving-agent-at-scale - AI Adoption https://replit.com/blog/ai-adoption - Build Open-Source Apps https://replit.com/build/open-source-app-builder Interviewing + Culture at Replit - Operating Principles https://blog.replit.com/operating-principles - Reasons not to work at Replit https://blog.replit.com/reasons-not-to-join-replit To achieve our mission of making programming more accessible around the world, we need our team to be representative of the world. We welcome your unique perspective and experiences in shaping this product. We encourage people from all kinds of backgrounds to apply, including and especially candidates from underrepresented and non-traditional backgrounds.

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