Principal UX Engineer, Design Systems
Description For Principal UX Engineer, Design Systems
Salesforce is seeking a Principal UX Engineer to join their Design Systems Engineering team, focusing on creating exceptional developer experiences and shaping the future of their Agentic Design System. This role offers an opportunity to work on the world's leading CRM platform, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, accessible components that power experiences for millions of developers.
The position requires a seasoned professional with 10+ years of software development experience and deep expertise in modern web technologies. You'll be responsible for leading technical implementations, driving code quality standards, and mentoring other engineers while working with cutting-edge technologies including Web Components, React, and modern build tools.
As a Principal UX Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of design systems at Salesforce, working on complex features and architectural improvements. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and accessibility standards. You'll be part of a collaborative team environment that values innovation and technical excellence.
The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $230,800 to $334,600, with locations in major tech hubs including San Francisco and New York. This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about creating scalable solutions that serve both no-code enthusiasts and pro-code experts, with a chance to impact millions of developers worldwide while working on enterprise-level design systems.
Working at Salesforce means joining a company that emphasizes professional growth, innovation, and technical excellence. You'll be part of a team that values collaboration and inclusivity, with opportunities to mentor others and drive significant technical improvements. The role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges, leadership opportunities, and the chance to shape the future of enterprise design systems.
Responsibilities For Principal UX Engineer, Design Systems
- Lead technical implementation of complex design system features and architectural improvements
- Drive code quality standards and testing strategies across the team
- Mentor engineers and provide technical guidance on best practices
- Contribute to technical decision-making and architecture discussions
- Champion web standards and accessibility best practices
- Spearhead innovation initiatives that improve developer experience
- Create educational content and documentation to support adoption
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with product roadmap
Requirements For Principal UX Engineer, Design Systems
- 10+ years of professional software development experience
- Deep expertise with modern HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web standards
- Strong understanding of component-based architecture and design systems
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality, maintainable code
- Experience with web accessibility standards (WCAG) and implementation
- Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and tools
- Experience mentoring other engineers and leading technical initiatives
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work across teams
- Expert knowledge of semantic HTML and accessible interface development
- Advanced proficiency in CSS and modern layout techniques
- Experience with build tools, testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines
- Understanding of performance optimization and cross-browser compatibility
Benefits For Principal UX Engineer, Design Systems
- Opportunity to impact millions of developers worldwide
- Collaborative, inclusive team environment
- Focus on innovation and technical excellence
- Strong emphasis on learning and professional growth
- Chance to shape the future of enterprise design systems
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