Design Engineer

The modern standard for documentation platform reaching 20m+ developers yearly and powering 5000+ companies' documentation.
$150,000 - $200,000
Frontend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
11 - 50 Employees
1+ year of experience
Enterprise SaaS

Description For Design Engineer

Mintlify is revolutionizing the documentation space, serving as the modern standard for technical documentation that reaches over 20 million developers annually. As a platform powering documentation for 5000+ companies including notable names like Anthropic, Scale AI, Cursor, X, Perplexity, and Zapier, we're at the forefront of developer tools innovation.

We're looking for a Design Engineer who can bridge the gap between design and development, bringing strong technical skills in modern frontend development alongside refined design sensibilities. This role is perfect for someone who's passionate about creating beautiful, responsive interfaces while maintaining excellent code quality and performance.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Next.js, TailwindCSS, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript practices. You'll be responsible for developing responsive web applications, creating reusable component libraries, and optimizing application performance. This is an opportunity to work directly with founders and make a significant impact on a product used by millions of developers worldwide.

Our culture emphasizes growth, humility, and customer focus. We're a small team of 14 people who believe in moving fast, taking big swings, and creating an environment where the best ideas win. We offer competitive compensation ($150K-$200K), equity (0.15%-0.30%), comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work culture that includes perks like wellness stipends and team offsites.

Join us in our mission to empower developers worldwide and help shape the future of technical documentation.

Last updated 2 months ago

Responsibilities For Design Engineer

  • Develop and maintain responsive web applications using Next.js and TailwindCSS
  • Collaborate with designers and backend engineers to implement pixel-perfect interfaces
  • Create reusable component libraries and design systems
  • Optimize application performance and user experience
  • Contribute to technical architecture decisions and best practices
  • Mentor junior developers in frontend development and design principles

Requirements For Design Engineer

TypeScript
React
Node.js
  • Proven experience building and deploying Next.js applications in production environments
  • Strong proficiency with TailwindCSS and component-based design systems
  • Active personal portfolio showcasing your design and development work
  • Deep understanding of frontend performance optimization and responsive design principles
  • Experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript development practices
  • Strong eye for design, typography, spacing, and visual hierarchy

Benefits For Design Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
  • Competitive compensation and equity
  • Flexible work culture
  • 20 days paid time off every year
  • Health, dental, vision
  • 401k or RRSP
  • Free lunch and dinners
  • $700/year work setup stipend
  • $200/month wellness stipend
  • Annual team offsite
  • Unlimited free mints

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