Design Engineer

Building the most intelligent way to query the web, with and for AIs, developing retrieval, ranking, and reasoning systems.
$120,000 - $180,000
Frontend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
11 - 50 Employees
3+ years of experience
AI · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Design Engineer

Parallel, backed by $30M in funding from Khosla Ventures, First Round Capital, and Index Ventures, is revolutionizing web intelligence for AI applications. As their first Design Engineer, you'll have a foundational role in shaping the user experience across their platform. This position combines design strategy and technical execution, requiring expertise in design systems, user interfaces, and workflows. You'll collaborate closely with engineering, product, and GTM teams to create intuitive experiences that support complex technical workflows. The role demands a unique blend of creative design thinking and technical prowess, particularly in front-end development. You'll be responsible for everything from branding and UX research to UI design, setting the design foundation for the company. The ideal candidate should be comfortable in a startup environment, have experience with developer tools or AI products, and possess both design tool proficiency and technical capabilities. This is an opportunity to shape the future of web intelligence while working with a team of driven, kind, and creative problem solvers.

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Responsibilities For Design Engineer

  • Own the end-to-end user experience across landing pages, brand, and in-product UI
  • Partner with engineering to scale high-quality, performant interfaces
  • Prototype new applications and experiences
  • Push the boundaries of interaction and invent new interaction patterns for the web
  • Build and maintain a robust component library and design system
  • Use user feedback and experimentation to iterate and refine interfaces

Requirements For Design Engineer

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  • Experience in designing for developer tools, AI, or enterprise products
  • Proficient in Figma, Sketch, or similar design tools
  • Strong grasp of front-end technologies (React, CSS, etc.)
  • Bachelor's degree in Design, HCI, or related field
  • Thrive in a dynamic, 0-1 startup environment
  • Passionate about usability, accessibility, and creating seamless user experiences
  • Proactive problem solver who thrives on cross-functional collaboration

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