Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Work AI-first: use Cursor and Claude Code as starting point for component work, refining with judgment.
• Build and own the Retell design system: component library, Storybook, design tokens, and Figma variables.
• Prototype in React and TypeScript and test with real users before full systemization.
• Translate Figma designs into production-grade components with pixel-level accuracy.
• Own design-code parity across Retell's core product: dashboard, agent config, CRM views.
• Review frontend PRs for visual quality, not just functionality.
• Document and share AI-native prompts and workflows with design and engineering team.
• Partner with product designer to evolve visual language as product scales.

Must Have

• Strong Figma skills: component library, variables, auto layout.
• Solid frontend: HTML, CSS, React, TypeScript.
• Experience building and maintaining UI component libraries.
• Design systems knowledge: tokens, spacing, visual consistency at scale.
• Active use of AI coding tools with clear opinions on usage.
• Has shipped real components to production products.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Storybook.
• Motion and interaction design sensibility.
• Familiarity with accessibility standards.
• Background at a design-forward SaaS company.
• Interest in mentoring others on AI-native workflows.

Compensation

Cash: 180k - 300k Equity: Provided

Other Benefits

• 100% coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• $70/day DoorDash credit.
• $200/month wellness reimbursement.
• $300/month commuter reimbursement.
• $75/month phone bill reimbursement.
• $50/month internet reimbursement.