Remote Remote (Global) Full-time USD 156,500 – 202,300 / year

Buffer is hiring a Senior Design Engineer

About the Role

This position bridges design and engineering, requiring a deep understanding of user experience principles and front-end development. The ideal candidate will own product features from concept through implementation, working closely with designers, product managers, and engineers to deliver polished, accessible solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of complex user interface components
  • Translate design mockups into responsive, accessible code
  • Collaborate with product teams to define feature requirements
  • Advocate for usability and accessibility standards across the product
  • Mentor junior team members in design and engineering practices
  • Participate in user research and usability testing sessions
  • Iterate on product features based on user feedback and data
  • Maintain consistency across design systems and codebases
  • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
  • Contribute to front-end architecture decisions
  • Optimize applications for performance and scalability
  • Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility
  • Work within agile development cycles
  • Balance user needs with technical constraints
  • Support QA processes with thorough testing practices
  • Identify and resolve design-system inconsistencies
  • Drive improvements in developer and designer workflows
  • Stay current with evolving web standards and tools
  • Integrate analytics to inform design decisions
  • Communicate technical trade-offs to non-technical stakeholders

Nice to Have

  • Experience with React or similar component-based frameworks
  • Knowledge of backend technologies and APIs
  • Contributions to open-source design or development projects
  • Experience in remote-first organizations
  • Understanding of data privacy and security principles
  • Familiarity with internationalization and localization
  • Background in design engineering or developer experience roles

Compensation

Competitive salary with equity and benefits

Work Arrangement

Fully remote with flexible hours

Team

Collaborative product team focused on user-centered design and engineering

Our Values

  • We prioritize transparency, empathy, and user focus in every decision
  • We value asynchronous communication and deep work
  • We foster a culture of continuous learning and feedback

Growth and Development

  • We support ongoing education through learning stipends and conference access
  • We encourage internal mobility and skill diversification
  • We provide regular performance feedback and career coaching

No visa sponsorship available

About company
Buffer
We create social media and brand-building software for small businesses, creators, and individuals. Our mission is to provide essential tools to help small businesses get off the ground and grow.
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Department Engineering
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Posted 2 months ago