New York City Remote (Global) Full-time USD 136,000 – 241,500 / year

Braze is hiring a Lead Design Engineer

Responsibilities

  • Define the vision and technical roadmap for a core design system in collaboration with engineering, shaping standards for interactions, components, and shared user experience principles
  • Develop production-level code by directly contributing to component structures, design token systems, and the integration pipeline between design tools and code, including Figma variables and synchronization processes
  • Collaborate with frontend developers to improve CSS structure, ensure semantic HTML usage, and meet WCAG standards, elevating accessibility and code quality across teams
  • Guide designers in accessible design practices, responsive frameworks, and approaches that consider technical implementation
  • Create automated tools and systems that enhance compliance, streamline operations, and support machine-driven workflows, with documentation and architecture built for AI integration
  • Promote widespread adoption across product teams through contribution frameworks, governance processes, and clear documentation, using influence rather than authority
  • Minimize system inconsistencies, monitor health and accessibility metrics, and manage version updates and deprecation notices for dependent teams

Compensation

For U.S.-based candidates, base salary is expected between $136,000 and $205,275 annually, with total on-target earnings (including bonus or commission) between $160,000 and $241,500. Actual offers depend on location, skills, experience, and other factors. The role includes equity in the form of restricted stock units (RSUs) as part of a full benefits package.

Work Arrangement

Remote (Worldwide)

Team

This is the first design engineer position on the team. You will join the Beacon initiative to advance the system from its current state to a more mature, scalable, and cohesive platform.

Other

  • This position is not for intermediaries who translate between disciplines. Candidates must be capable of independently establishing design direction and executing it in code
  • For U.S. candidates, the starting salary range is $136,000 to $205,275 per year, with potential on-target earnings between $160,000 and $241,500 annually when including incentive pay
  • Final compensation may vary based on individual factors such as geographic market, technical expertise, and professional background
  • In addition to salary, this role includes a comprehensive Total Rewards package featuring equity through restricted stock units (RSUs), allowing direct ownership in the company

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About company
Braze
Braze is the leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to Be Absolutely Engaging. The platform allows marketers to collect and take action on data from any source to creatively engage with customers in real time, across channels from one platform.
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Department Beacon team
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Posted a month ago