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Design / Frontend Engineer - NYC

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Design/Frontend Engineer Setup & Compensation

Job Type:

Full-Time, Direct Hire

Location:

New York City (Flatiron) – In-person, 4–5 days/week

Base Salary:

$140K – $230K

Equity:

0.15% – 0.25%

Benefits:

Full package (medical, dental, vision, dependents) + travel stipend

Visa Sponsorship:

Not available

About the Company This is a fast-growing, venture-backed startup building an

AI-powered back-office platform for startups . The product enables founders to set up

HR, payroll, and tax compliance in just minutes . By leveraging AI agents, the platform automates state tax registrations and filings, monitors compliance across hundreds of jurisdictions, and allows founders to focus on scaling their businesses instead of managing HR operations.

Founded in 2023, the company has raised

$24M from leading investors including Y Combinator, top angels, and SaaS entrepreneurs . The team currently consists of 12 employees and is scaling rapidly.

Role Overview The company is hiring its first

Design/Frontend Engineer

to own the intersection of

design and engineering . This individual will be responsible for designing and implementing user flows, marketing assets, and scalable design systems that simplify complex financial workflows. It is a

high-ownership role

with direct impact on both product and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain cross-platform

design systems

for web and mobile.

Create

marketing and growth assets : social media visuals, landing pages, and event collateral.

Establish and evolve

component libraries and design tokens

for scalability.

Rapidly

prototype and validate

features and interfaces using design tools and AI.

Improve

design-to-engineering workflows , from handoff to automated testing.

Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and GTM teams.

Contribute to

long-term product vision , simplifying complex financial workflows.

Qualifications

3–7+ years in a hybrid role:

Design Engineer, Frontend Engineer, UX/UI Engineer

or similar.

Strong

portfolio

demonstrating both

design (UI/UX)

and

code (React, Next.js, JS/TS) .

Proficiency in

Figma

for prototyping, design systems, and collaboration.

Experience building

design systems and component libraries .

Strong coding fundamentals: JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, HTML.

Startup/early-stage experience with clear ownership of deliverables.

NYC-based or open to relocation; must work

onsite 4–5 days/week .

US work authorization required.

Why Join Us

Opportunity to be the

first Design Engineer hire

→ direct influence on product and brand.

Join a

venture-backed startup with $24M raised

from elite investors.

Work with a

tight-knit, high-craftsmanship team

scaling rapidly.

Competitive pay + meaningful equity + strong benefits.

Hiring Process The interview process is designed to be efficient and transparent:

Initial screening

with the recruiting team to review background, portfolio, and coding fundamentals.

Interview with the hiring manager

for a deep dive into design and engineering skills, including portfolio walkthroughs.

Final interview with the leadership and product team , including a practical design/engineering exercise and cultural alignment discussion.

If you’re interested in this role and believe you’re a strong fit,

please apply — we’d love to hear from you.

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