Design Engineer

2 Days ago • 5 Years + • Frontend Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Character.AI seeks a Senior/Staff Design Engineer to build the future of open-ended interactions between people and intelligent dialog agents. This role requires rethinking design, user interfaces, workflows, and interactivity from the ground up. Responsibilities include developing highly performant, visually appealing, and user-friendly interfaces; enhancing and refining the UI to engage users; collaborating with the design team to translate concepts into tangible experiences; establishing and maintaining design foundations and systems; collaborating on new product features and design patterns; and leveraging front-end technology to create a positive user experience. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of front-end or full-stack experience with a strong UX/UI focus, proven experience building and maintaining component and design systems, and a passion for detail and craft. Proficiency in React (at least 2 years), TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, Tailwind, HTML, and modern front-end design patterns is essential.
Must have:
  • 5+ years Front-End/Full-Stack exp.
  • Strong UX/UI design experience
  • React (2+ years), TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, Tailwind, HTML
  • Component & design system experience
  • Modern front-end design patterns
Good to have:
  • React Native experience

Job Details

About the Role

We are building the future of open-ended interactions between people and intelligent dialog agents. This requires rethinking design, user interfaces, workflows and interactivity from first principles. We’re looking for a Senior/Staff level Design Engineer who is genuinely excited about this future and can make significant contributions to our front-end development efforts.  If you are a skilled software engineer with a deep passion for front end development, design, craft, and you thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

What you'll do

  • Develop highly performant, visually appealing, and user-friendly interfaces that push the boundaries of what's possible.

  • Enhance and refine our user interface, focusing on engaging our users by fulfilling their needs, desires, and expectations.

  • Collaborate closely with the design team to translate visionary concepts into tangible user experiences and product interfaces.

  • Establish, evolve, and maintain design foundations, systems, and patterns for the team, setting the bar for product consistency and quality.

  • Collaborate with others to define and implement new product features and design patterns

  • Use your expertise with Front End technology and tools to create a positive and engaging experience.

Who you are

  • 5+ years of experience as a Front-End or Full-Stack Software Engineer with a strong focus on user experience and design

  • Demonstrated experience with UI/UX design, building and maintaining component and design systems, motion interactions and animations

  • Passionate about the pixels, an exceptional eye for detail, and a focus on craft and polish

  • At least 2 years of experience with React, alongside proficiency in other JS frameworks and libraries, is also required.

  • Deep understanding of Typescript, Javascript CSS, Tailwind, HTML, and modern front end design patterns and best practices.

  • React native experience is highly preferred

About Character.AI

Character.AI empowers people to connect, learn and tell stories through interactive entertainment. Over 20 million people visit Character.AI every month, using our technology to supercharge their creativity and imagination. Our platform lets users engage with tens of millions of characters, enjoy unlimited conversations, and embark on infinite adventures.


In just two years, we achieved unicorn status and were honored as Google Play's AI App of the Year—a testament to our innovative technology and visionary approach.


Join us and be a part of establishing this new entertainment paradigm while shaping the future of Consumer AI!

At Character, we value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly uphold a non-discrimination policy based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability. Your unique perspectives are vital to our success.

Compensation Range: $150K - $300K

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Character is one of the world's leading personal AI platforms. Founded in 2021 by AI pioneers Noam Shazeer and Daniel De Freitas, Character is a full-stack AI company with a globally scaled direct-to-consumer platform. 

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