Design Engineer, Product

Coast is revolutionizing how API-first companies showcase their products by making APIs visual and creating instant, bespoke previews of true integrations for customers. As a Design Engineer at Coast, you'll be at the forefront of building the backbone of technical sales, leading design initiatives and contributing to the frontend experience.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work directly with the founders in a lean, fast-moving team environment at their NYC office. You'll be responsible for architecting and developing across the stack, with a primary focus on creating exceptional user experiences and design systems. The tech stack includes React, React Native for Web, Node.js, Express, and MongoDB.

This position is perfect for someone who combines strong technical skills with design expertise. You'll need to have end-to-end design experience, excellent understanding of modern design tools and React, and strong design thinking skills particularly in layout, typography, and color. The role involves leading technical roadmap development, obsessing over UI/UX for onboarding and API integrations, and collaborating directly with founders on prioritization.

Coast is backed by prestigious firms and operators including Y Combinator, and trusted by innovative companies like Twilio, Plaid, FIS, and Zurich Insurance. The company offers competitive compensation including equity (0.05% - 0.40%) and a salary range of $150K - $200K.

The ideal candidate should be low ego, honest, and kind, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Experience with or excitement about API-first companies is a plus. The interview process is thorough, including technical assessments and in-person meetings, ensuring a good mutual fit.

This is an excellent opportunity for a design-minded engineer who wants to make a significant impact in a growing startup that's transforming how companies demonstrate their API capabilities to customers.