Senior Software Engineer II, Design Systems (AI)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer II, Design Systems (AI): Architecting and evolving the Ink component library, hirify.global’s Design System, with an accent on building robust, production-ready React components that blend rigorous design system standards, intuitive developer ergonomics, and extensible API design. Focus on leading the R&D on how the design system evolves to support AI-driven interfaces and generative workflows, ensuring Ink is optimized for both human developers and AI agents.

Location: San Francisco, CA; Seattle, WA; New York, NY

Salary: $212,500 - $250,000 in San Francisco, CA; New York, NY; $201,000 - $237,500 in Seattle, WA

Company

hirify.global connects founders, investors, and limited partners through world-class software, purpose-built for everyone in venture capital, private equity and private credit.

What you will do

• Architect and evolve the Ink component library by building and maintaining robust, production-ready React components.
• Redefine the Design System for the Agentic Age by leading the R&D on how the design system evolves to support AI-driven interfaces.
• Bridge the gap between design and code, turning concepts from Figma into performant UI code.
• Elevate frontend quality and developer velocity by driving cross-functional projects to improve animation fluidity, CSS architecture, and system modularity.
• Coach and advocate for system adoption by mentoring engineers and designers across the organization.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience recommended in frontend engineering with a strong focus on design systems, AI-assisted development, or UI infrastructure.
• AI-Forward Innovator: actively pushing the limits of what design systems can do with AI.
• Systematic Thinker: track record of replacing custom, one-off UI with modular, reusable solutions.
• React & CSS Expert: deep, expert-level knowledge of React (modern patterns, hooks, context), CSS (architecture, scalability), and animation technologies.
• Design Fluent: comfortable working and collaborating inside Figma.
• Champion of Quality: a "polish-oriented" mindset, ensuring that the system sets a high bar for the rest of the company.

Culture & Benefits

• Market competitive salary.
• Equity for all full time roles.
• Exceptional benefits.