Staff Design Engineer (AI/React)

TL;DR

Staff Design Engineer (React/AI): Developing the core interaction layer, multiplayer collaboration, and AI-integrated experiences for an infinite visual canvas with an accent on rendering performance, motion, and real-time co-creation. Focus on building high-fidelity prototypes in code, optimizing canvas graphics, and defining UX patterns for probabilistic AI outputs.

Location: Not explicitly stated (mention of global hubs and WFH allowance)

Company

hirify.global is a visual workspace for innovation that enables distributed teams to collaborate via an infinite canvas for brainstorming, mapping systems, and product design.

What you will do

• Own the core interaction layer of the canvas, focusing on responsiveness, rendering, and input handling.
• Design and build real-time multiplayer features including presence, cursors, and co-creation mechanics.
• Define the UX and implementation of AI collaborators within a visual, multiplayer environment.
• Craft high-fidelity animations, micro-interactions, and spatial transitions to improve tool fluidity.
• Develop shared tooling and code-based prototypes to accelerate the broader design and engineering organization.
• Establish quality standards and mentor the team through written communication and technical leadership.

Requirements

• Fluency in React, TypeScript, and CSS with strong architectural experience from shipping products.
• Hands-on expertise with WebGL, Canvas API, SVG, and complex layout systems.
• Deep knowledge of motion design, including easing curves, transition timing, and frame budgets.
• Experience designing real-time multiplayer systems, addressing presence and conflict resolution as UX problems.
• Experience with AI UX patterns, streaming APIs, and handling probabilistic, latent AI outputs.
• Ability to prototype rapidly in code and influence quality across a large product surface.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive equity package.
• Office perks including provided lunch, snacks, and drinks.
• Wellbeing benefits and WFH equipment allowance.
• Annual learning and development allowance for skill and career growth.
• Opportunity to work within a globally diverse and collaborative team environment.