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Job Title: Design Engineer (Staff Software Engineer Frontend)
Location: Palo Alto, California (Hybrid) Fulltime Role
About the Role
We're seeking a Design Engineer (Staff Software Engineer Frontend) to join a small, focused team building a next-generation web application that leverages AI to create visual experiences. This isn t a typical frontend role you ll be inventing new UI paradigms, redefining how users interact with AI-generated content, and pushing the limits of web interfaces.
This position blends top-tier technical skills with a strong sense of design and user experience.
What You ll Do
A typical week might include:
Collaborating with designers to prototype new ways for users to interact with AI-generated visuals
Creating buttery-smooth animations to make complex operations feel intuitive and magical
Troubleshooting and solving performance issues in the frontend rendering pipeline
Brainstorming innovative UI patterns with the product team
Building reusable, scalable components for a shared design system
Squashing bugs and improving implementation quality in the process
Reviewing code with thoughtful, constructive feedback
What We re Looking For
7+ years of experience building and shipping high-quality frontend products
Expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, and React
A track record of launching polished, user-loved web applications
Proven ability to translate designs into pixel-perfect, responsive, interactive UI
Clean, maintainable, and scalable code practices
A strong eye for visual design details and interface polish
And yes you definitely know how to center a
You Might Thrive Here If You...
Obsess over animation timing, interaction details, and transitions
Get excited about inventing new UI patterns for emerging technologies
Have built products where engineering and design excellence meet
Instinctively notice and fix things when they re even slightly off
Enjoy close collaboration with designers and product thinkers
Believe elegant code and elegant design go hand-in-hand
Have redesigned an app just for the challenge (or fun) of improving the experience
About Us:
Founded in 2009, IntelliPro is a global leader in talent acquisition and HR solutions. Our commitment to delivering unparalleled service to clients, fostering employee growth, and building enduring partnerships sets us apart. We continue leading global talent solutions with a dynamic presence in over 160 countries, including the USA, China, Canada, Singapore, Japan, Philippines, UK, India, Netherlands, and the EU.
IntelliPro, a global leader connecting individuals with rewarding employment opportunities, is dedicated to understanding your career aspirations. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, IntelliPro values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected group status. Moreover, our Inclusivity Commitment emphasizes embracing candidates of all abilities and ensures that our hiring and interview processes accommodate the needs of all applicants. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusivity at .
Compensation: The pay offered to a successful candidate will be determined by various factors, including education, work experience, location, job responsibilities, certifications, and more. Additionally, IntelliPro provides a comprehensive benefits package, all subject to eligibility.