Senior Software Engineer II (React)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer II (React): Architecting and evolving the Ink component library, redefining the design system for AI-driven interfaces with an accent on robust React components, intuitive developer ergonomics, and extensible API design. Focus on leading R&D on AI-driven interfaces, translating Figma concepts to performant UI code, and elevating frontend quality and developer velocity across the organization.

Location: Onsite in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Company

hirify.global connects founders, investors, and limited partners through world-class software, creating an end-to-end ERP platform for private markets.

What you will do

• Architect and maintain robust, production-ready React components for the Ink component library.
• Lead R&D on evolving the design system to support AI-driven interfaces and generative workflows.
• Translate design concepts from Figma into performant UI code, ensuring visual fidelity.
• Drive cross-functional projects to improve animation fluidity, CSS architecture, and system modularity.
• Coach and advocate for system adoption, mentoring engineers and designers on best practices and gathering feedback.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in frontend engineering with a strong focus on design systems, AI-assisted development, or UI infrastructure.
• Proven experience in pushing the limits of design systems with AI and optimizing components for AI development patterns.
• Track record of replacing custom UI with modular, reusable solutions and articulating API design trade-offs.
• Expert-level knowledge of React (modern patterns, hooks, context), CSS (architecture, scalability), and animation technologies.
• Comfortable working and collaborating inside Figma, understanding interaction design nuances.
• Must have a "polish-oriented" mindset, ensuring high standards for accessibility, performance, and visual fidelity.
• English: B2 required.

Culture & Benefits

• Join the Design System team "Ink," which sits at the intersection of design and engineering, focused on enabling great design at scale.
• Committed to providing a positive interview experience and ensuring equal opportunity.
• Values a "polish-oriented" mindset and deep care for the craft of software and design details.
• Focus on unlocking the power of equity ownership for more people in more places.