Design Engineer

The modern standard for documentation, helping companies achieve effective and user-centric documentation effortlessly.
$150,000 - $200,000
Frontend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
11 - 50 Employees
1+ year of experience
Developer Tools · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Design Engineer

Mintlify is revolutionizing developer documentation, serving over 70M+ developers annually. As a Series A company backed by a16z and BCV, we're trusted by leading AI companies like X, Anthropic, Cursor, Perplexity, and Scale AI, along with 7000+ others.

We're seeking a Design Engineer who can bridge design and development, crafting beautiful, responsive interfaces while maintaining excellent code quality. You'll join a diverse, fast-moving founding team where ownership and innovation are highly valued.

Our ideal candidate will:

  • Build and deploy Next.js applications in production environments
  • Create and maintain component-based design systems
  • Demonstrate strong design sensibilities in typography, spacing, and visual hierarchy
  • Work collaboratively in daily standups while having focused building time
  • Take ownership of projects and features from conception to deployment

The role offers significant growth opportunities in a small but mighty team environment. We value high learning velocity, grit, and people who think beyond their immediate scope. Our company culture celebrates diversity (we collectively speak 12 languages!) and encourages authentic self-expression.

You'll be part of a team that's growing in value faster than headcount, working alongside passionate builders who are dedicated to empowering developers worldwide. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to make a significant impact in the developer tools space.

Join us in our mission to make documentation effortless for companies, allowing them to focus on building what they do best. We're proud of our YC heritage and are looking for self-starters ready to take big swings and move fast in shaping the future of developer documentation.

Last updated 13 days ago

Responsibilities For Design Engineer

  • Craft beautiful, responsive interfaces
  • Maintain excellent code quality and performance
  • Create and maintain component-based design systems
  • Participate in daily standups
  • Own projects and features

Requirements For Design Engineer

React
TypeScript
  • Built and deployed Next.js applications in production environments
  • Good looking portfolio with no broken links
  • Excel at creating component-based design systems
  • Strong eye for design, typography, spacing, and visual hierarchy

Benefits For Design Engineer

401k
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
  • Competitive compensation and equity
  • Flexible work culture
  • 20 days paid time off every year
  • Health, dental, vision
  • 401k or RRSP
  • Free lunch and dinners
  • $420/mo. wellness stipend
  • Annual team offsite

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