Design / Frontend Engineer - NYC

Design/Frontend Engineer

Setup & Compensation

• Job Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire
• Location: New York City (Flatiron) – In-person, 4–5 days/week
• Base Salary: $140K – $230K
• Equity: 0.15% – 0.25%
• Benefits: Full package (medical, dental, vision, dependents) + travel stipend
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available

About the Company

This is a fast-growing, venture-backed startup building an AI-powered back-office platform for startups. The product enables founders to set up HR, payroll, and tax compliance in just minutes. By leveraging AI agents, the platform automates state tax registrations and filings, monitors compliance across hundreds of jurisdictions, and allows founders to focus on scaling their businesses instead of managing HR operations.

Founded in 2023, the company has raised $24M from leading investors including Y Combinator, top angels, and SaaS entrepreneurs. The team currently consists of 12 employees and is scaling rapidly.

Role Overview

The company is hiring its first Design/Frontend Engineer to own the intersection of design and engineering. This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing user flows, marketing assets, and scalable design systems that simplify complex financial workflows. It is a high-ownership role with direct impact on both product and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain cross-platform design systems for web and mobile.
• Create marketing and growth assets: social media visuals, landing pages, and event collateral.
• Establish and evolve component libraries and design tokens for scalability.
• Rapidly prototype and validate features and interfaces using design tools and AI.
• Improve design-to-engineering workflows, from handoff to automated testing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and GTM teams.
• Contribute to long-term product vision, simplifying complex financial workflows.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years in a hybrid role: Design Engineer, Frontend Engineer, UX/UI Engineer or similar.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both design (UI/UX) and code (React, Next.js, JS/TS).
• Proficiency in Figma for prototyping, design systems, and collaboration.
• Experience building design systems and component libraries.
• Strong coding fundamentals: JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, HTML.
• Startup/early-stage experience with clear ownership of deliverables.
• NYC-based or open to relocation; must work onsite 4–5 days/week.
• US work authorization required.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to be the first Design Engineer hire direct influence on product and brand.
• Join a venture-backed startup with $24M raised from elite investors.
• Work with a tight-knit, high-craftsmanship team scaling rapidly.
• Competitive pay + meaningful equity + strong benefits.

Hiring Process

• Initial screening with the recruiting team to review background, portfolio, and coding fundamentals.
• Interview with the hiring manager for a deep dive into design and engineering skills, including portfolio walkthroughs.
• Final interview with the leadership and product team, including a practical design/engineering exercise and cultural alignment discussion.

If you’re interested in this role and believe you’re a strong fit, please apply — we’d love to hear from you.