Technical Staff Member - Design Engineer

Vibecode is on a mission to make artificial intelligence accessible to 100 million more people. The team is dedicated to using advanced technology to inspire and educate, with a focus on the possibilities of AI-assisted coding. Role overview This New York City-based role centers on exploring how AI tools can influence the future of coding and design. The work involves building scalable design systems and paying close attention to visual details that set products apart. What you will do Use AI coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, and Codex to build and refine design systems. Work with fine design details, including subtle color distinctions (for example, #1f1f1f vs. #1d1d1d). Apply a strong sense of aesthetics and design judgment throughout your projects. Support the design process with Figma as needed. Who thrives here People who are deeply curious about technology and often pursue projects late into the night. Those with a strong work ethic who enjoy collaborating with a dedicated team and tackling challenging problems. Individuals who stay humble, take on any task, and value input from others.

THE ROLE:As a pivotal member of our team, you will transform the interaction dynamics between life sciences organizations and agents. Your creativity will help craft innovative experiences that seamlessly integrate into daily workflows. You will engage with cutting-edge models and develop interfaces that empower users to harness their capabilities effectively.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:Analytical Thinkers: You possess a comprehensive approach to problem-solving, effectively balancing business and technical considerations.Technology Agnostic: You appreciate technology for its practicalities and are open to learning and adapting to new tools and ideas.Self-Motivated and Organized: You thrive in situations of ambiguity and take initiative to create meaningful impact.Product Ownership: You take responsibility for the quality and usability of the products you create, demonstrating pride in your work.Determined: You are relentless in pursuing goals, overcoming obstacles with perseverance.YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Manage retrieval of vast document scales with diverse formats (graphs, tables, diagrams, etc.)Develop organizational interfaces to enhance collaboration with AI, integrating into everyday workflowsDesign and implement strategic planning tools involving human oversightWork directly with enterprise clients to create product experiences that automate routine tasksAssess large language models across various life science tasksEnsure government-level data security for sensitive informationConduct internet-scale data collectionDESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:Experience in a rapidly growing early-stage startup environment.Background in building agents or fine-tuning language models for complex tasks.Experience in developing large-scale content indexing systems.Familiarity with API development and integrations.

About SciemoSciemo is revolutionizing the consumer goods industry through advanced AI technology that empowers businesses to make quicker, smarter, and more human decisions throughout the Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process. Our platform turns chaotic, fragmented data into actionable insights, aiding decision-makers in real-time by simplifying complexity.OverviewAs a pioneering startup, Sciemo specializes in AI solutions tailored for consumer brands. We harness machine learning, generative AI, agent-based systems, and graph technologies to deliver insights in seconds and tangible business outcomes in minutes.Your RoleWe are on the lookout for a Founding Member of Technical Staff, who will serve as both a Data Scientist and a Machine Learning Engineer. In this critical position, you will be instrumental in the design, development, and deployment of the intelligence that powers our AI products. You’ll engage in a wide range of applied AI efforts, from data science and machine learning to large-scale production engineering. This dual role demands not only advanced model development expertise but also the engineering acumen to implement and sustain robust, scalable systems.You will work closely with data engineers, product leads, backend engineers, and customer-facing teams to ensure our AI systems provide measurable value in practical scenarios. As one of our initial technical team members, you will help shape our AI strategy, establish technical standards, and set best practices for scalable applied AI.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and Deploy AI Systems:Architect, build, and deploy ML/GenAI products on cloud infrastructure (AWS or comparable).Design and implement comprehensive AI workflows: data ingestion, feature engineering, modeling, evaluation, and deployment.Establish automated pipelines for continuous learning, model promotion, and performance monitoring.System Architecture & Reliability:Lead the design of ML orchestration frameworks (such as Airflow, Kedro, ZenML, Flyte) to guarantee reproducibility and system reliability.

Join Deeptune’s Innovative TeamAt Deeptune, we are pioneering the development of high-fidelity training environments for AI agents, enabling them to learn real-world tasks through advanced reinforcement learning techniques. Collaborating with leading AI laboratories, we are at the forefront of training the next generation of agentic models, contributing to significant advancements in computer operations, code generation, and complex task execution.Our close-knit team of around 20 talented engineers and operators, hailing from prestigious organizations such as Anthropic, Scale AI, Palantir, Hebbia, Glean, and Retool, is based in New York City. Recently, we successfully secured $43 million in Series A funding, led by Andreessen Horowitz, with contributions from 776, Abstract Ventures, and Inspired Capital.If you are eager to tackle some of the toughest challenges at the intersection of reinforcement learning and practical AI implementation, we would love to connect with you!Learn more: Fortune Exclusive on Our Series A | a16z: Why We’re Investing in Deeptune

Our MissionAt Reflection AI, our mission is to create open superintelligence and ensure its accessibility for everyone.We are crafting open weight models for individuals, organizations, and even nations. Our talented team comprises AI researchers and entrepreneurs hailing from renowned institutions such as DeepMind, OpenAI, Google Brain, Meta, Character.AI, Anthropic, and more.FoundationsVision:Establish and maintain a comprehensive company-wide foundations platform that empowers every team by delivering dependable, scalable developer infrastructure, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) capabilities, and high-throughput data ingestion tools, enabling Reflection to accelerate as we grow.What This Team DoesWe are responsible for developing and managing the essential data systems and pipelines that fuel our research, training, and production environments. This platform facilitates rapid experimentation, reliable model development, and scalable production workflows by integrating ingestion, processing, and orchestration throughout the data lifecycle.Design ingestion and orchestration patterns for both batch and streaming data workloads.Construct scalable compute and storage foundations (formats, engines, runtimes) that support extensive data processing.Guarantee reproducible pipelines through versioning, backfills, and isolated execution environments.Deliver trusted data quality, lineage, and governance signals to empower teams in making informed production decisions.Sustain predictable cost and performance through established guardrails, budgets, and ongoing system optimization.Facilitate a unified data layer that supports research, training, and production across the model development lifecycle.About the RoleYou will play a pivotal role in constructing the core data systems and pipelines that drive our research, training, and production environments. Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing reliable, scalable ingestion and orchestration patterns for batch and streaming workloads, developing storage and compute foundations that enable reproducible experimentation and rapid iteration, and establishing data quality and governance standards that teams can rely on for production decisions. You will also provide the foundational data layer that unifies ingestion, processing, and workflow management throughout model development.

Our MissionAt Reflection AI, our mission is to develop open superintelligence accessible to everyone.We are creating open weight models for individuals, enterprises, agents, and nation-states. Our diverse team includes AI researchers and industry veterans from leading organizations such as DeepMind, OpenAI, Google Brain, Meta, Character.AI, and Anthropic.FoundationsVision: We aim to establish and maintain a company-wide foundational platform designed to enhance every team by offering dependable, scalable development infrastructure, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) capabilities, and high-throughput data ingestion tools. This enables Reflection to expedite its growth as we scale.What This Team DoesOur team builds and manages the essential platform layer that every engineering team relies on. We craft clear, opinionated golden paths for cloud infrastructure, networking, and access patterns, ensuring that the safest and most scalable routes are also the easiest to navigate. We work across various domains including cloud infrastructure, network primitives, security protocols, and developer tools to empower engineers to deploy rapidly while ensuring reliability, security, and cost predictability.Define and uphold golden paths for cloud projects and access patterns.Implement secure defaults and guardrails, making the safe path the most straightforward option.Construct and manage core networking components such as routing, DNS, load balancing, and connectivity.Establish baseline observability and operational best practices across services and infrastructure.Oversee developer infrastructure including build systems, CI/CD, caching, and testing infrastructure to facilitate rapid shipping.Enhance cloud cost visibility and reduction through effective tooling, guardrails, and optimization strategies without hindering team progress.What You'll Work WithCloud & Multi-Cloud Architecture: GCP, AWS, multi-cloud configurations, VPC architecture, private DNS, load balancers, advanced routing (BGP), and large-scale Kubernetes clusters.Identity & Security Foundations: IAM, OIDC, RBAC, KMS, secrets management, policy-as-code (OPA, Gatekeeper), secure defaults, and cloud guardrails.Infrastructure & Automation: Terraform, Pulumi, foundational Kubernetes, CI/CD systems, Bazel, build caching, and hermetic builds.Observability & Cost Governance: Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, and more.

Our VisionAt Reflection AI, we are dedicated to the mission of creating open superintelligence and ensuring it is accessible to everyone. Our team is committed to developing open weight models that cater to individuals, agents, enterprises, and even nation-states. Our diverse group of AI researchers and innovators hail from esteemed organizations such as DeepMind, OpenAI, Google Brain, Meta, Character.AI, and Anthropic.Foundational ObjectivesVision:We aim to establish and manage a company-wide foundational platform that enhances every team’s productivity by delivering dependable, scalable developer infrastructure, site reliability engineering capabilities, and high-throughput data ingestion tools—empowering Reflection AI to progress swiftly as we expand.Team ResponsibilitiesOur team is responsible for constructing and managing essential shared services that fuel our research, training, and production environments. These systems form the backbone that supports various teams in model development, deployment, and evaluation, integrating data, compute, and workflow management while facilitating rapid experimentation and robust production systems.Design and manage shared services that multiple teams utilize across research and production workflows.Establish and maintain reliability targets through Service Level Indicators (SLIs), Service Level Objectives (SLOs), and effective on-call practices.Ensure operational readiness through comprehensive runbooks, incident playbooks, and capacity planning.Guarantee correctness and performance under load, addressing issues like consistency, tail latency, and failure modes.Create APIs, SDKs, and internal platforms that support high-velocity experimentation and iteration.Minimize operational burden through enhanced tooling, standardization, and scalable platform patterns across teams.Technologies You'll Engage WithContainer Abstractions: Containers-as-a-Service, Kubernetes abstraction layers, container orchestration, reproducible environments, multi-tenant isolation.Distributed Systems Architecture: Sharding, replication, coordination services, high-concurrency systems, concurrency control.Service Development Stack: gRPC, Protobuf, Go, Rust, C++.Reliability & Performance: Idempotency, retries, backpressure, SLI/SLO design, tail latency optimization, service reliability engineering.Your ProfileWe are looking for a talented individual with a solid background in distributed systems and a passion for building scalable solutions.

Weedmaps is seeking a Lead Staff Systems Design Engineer to drive the evolution of our design system into a scalable, production-ready product. This fully remote role is based in New York City and sits at the intersection of Design, Engineering, and AI tooling. The position focuses on building, maintaining, and expanding our system across all user interfaces, directly influencing development speed, product quality, and consistency. Collaboration is key, with close partnerships across Engineering (including CI/CD, tokens, and tooling), Creative (brand alignment and evolution), and Product Design (development and iteration). Key Responsibilities Define and advance a multi-platform design system for web and mobile, with an emphasis on architecture, governance, and scalability. Own the product roadmap, prioritize initiatives based on product needs, adoption gaps, and system performance. Work alongside Design and Creative leaders to ensure high standards of craftsmanship, modern interaction patterns, and brand adaptability. Design and build core system components, including APIs, variants, and composition patterns that are intuitive, flexible, and scalable. Maintain visual precision, fidelity, accessibility (including React Aria), and strong interaction quality, including motion and state management. Iterate on components based on product feedback and edge cases. Implement automated quality assurance systems, such as visual regression testing, and regularly audit for usability and craftsmanship. Advocate for system quality across teams. Lead migration of legacy UI components, ensuring adoption in key product areas such as CTAs and checkout flows. Enhance Developer Experience by designing component APIs that balance flexibility with ease of use. Build and maintain a tool-to-code pipeline (Figma, Claude, Builder, etc.) to keep design artifacts aligned with production components. Partner with Engineering on architecture decisions, including CI/CD, token systems, and distribution, and support enforcement mechanisms like linting and token constraints. Introduce and standardize AI-assisted workflows, structuring components for AI-friendly generation and integrating tools (Builder.io, Gemini, etc.) to support consistency. Mentor designers and engineers, and develop documentation to encourage system adoption and understanding. Location This is a remote position based in New York City, New York.

Join Eagle as a Member of Technical Staff!Eagle is revolutionizing the built environment, akin to Pixar Studios, by integrating advanced AI into civil, structural, and MEP engineering. With the support of Lightspeed Venture Partners, we acquire and transform engineering firms to tackle some of the world’s most pressing infrastructure, energy, and climate challenges.Our mission is to equip engineers with cutting-edge tools that enhance their capabilities and streamline their processes. By leveraging AI, we aim to close the automation gap in engineering, where currently less than 5% of tasks have been automated.As a Member of Technical Staff, you will collaborate closely with our founders to develop Cortex, our innovative data platform. You will work alongside experienced engineers to create systems that make institutional knowledge accessible, automate quality assurance, and produce engineering deliverables efficiently.Your Responsibilities:Develop and implement core components of our platform, including data connectors and document intelligence for AEC artifacts.Lead the creation of systems across LLM pipelines, document parsing, and backend infrastructure.Collaborate with design partners, delivering your work for immediate use by engineers.Research and apply emerging AI frameworks and methodologies.Contribute to fostering a positive engineering culture.

About BasisAt Basis, we empower accountants with cutting-edge AI agents designed to streamline real workflows.Having achieved product-market fit and with a surge in demand, we recently secured $34 million in funding to accelerate our growth.Founded in New York City, learn more about us here.About the TeamIn the post-Basis world, the accounting profession is evolving. Join our specialized team that is pioneering this transformation by developing our core product. While this role does not involve traditional client accounting, you will collaborate closely with customers and our engineering team to redefine accounting workflows.Success in this role demands foresight and an innovative mindset, envisioning how accounting processes must adapt in an AI-driven landscape. If you have contemplated how your current role may evolve in the coming years and wish to facilitate this change, this position is for you. Strong knowledge of accounting fundamentals, the ability to grasp diverse workflows quickly, and a vision for redefining processes are essential. Location: In-person at our Flatiron office in NYC.What You’ll Be DoingYou will collaborate with our engineering and design teams to develop new features, rigorously analyze edge cases, and prioritize effectively to deliver impactful solutions.By engaging with users, you will translate their needs into workflows that empower them to excel with AI, leveraging your own expertise to anticipate requirements and proactively shape the product.You will partner with the ML team to enhance agent capabilities, rapidly learn new technologies (e.g., coding), and engage in hands-on prompt engineering to define parameters that ensure reliable outcomes from the LLM.

Vibecode aims to make AI-assisted coding accessible to millions more people. The team, based in New York City, explores ways to inspire a broad audience through technology and creative outreach. Role overview This Technical Staff Member position centers on Growth & Content. The role brings together research, content creation, and practical work with the latest AI technologies. Projects often involve both technical and creative problem-solving, with a focus on sharing insights and fostering community engagement. What you will do Research new technologies and evaluate their real-world applications Test and refine early-access AI models and runtimes to enhance performance Create in-depth educational and inspirational content for platforms like YouTube, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn Develop original projects that blend multiple AI tools in inventive ways Use a strong visual approach to ensure work is distinctive and polished Location This role is based in New York City.

Our MissionAt ReflectionAI, we are dedicated to creating open superintelligence and ensuring its accessibility to everyone.Our innovative team, comprised of AI experts and industry pioneers from leading organizations such as DeepMind, OpenAI, Google Brain, Meta, Character.AI, and Anthropic, is on a mission to develop open-weight models tailored for individuals, enterprises, and even nation-states.FoundationsVision:Our goal is to establish and manage a comprehensive foundations platform that empowers all teams by delivering dependable, scalable developer infrastructure, site reliability engineering (SRE) capabilities, and efficient data ingestion tools, allowing ReflectionAI to accelerate its growth and capabilities.Team ObjectivesWe focus on developing both internal and customer-facing product interfaces that transform our platform's capabilities into practical workflows. This position bridges engineering and product development, converting vague requirements into structured, operable systems and advancing concepts from initial prototypes to robust production components.Design and implement internal product interfaces such as dashboards, administrative tools, and self-service workflows.Oversee the complete delivery process encompassing UI, APIs, authentication, role-based access control (RBAC), and audit trails.Facilitate integration with customer environments and related systems to assure seamless workflows.Transform prototypes into reliable, maintainable, and operable platform components.Clarify ambiguous product requirements into precise system designs and user interfaces.Incorporate delivery insights back into platform patterns and defaults to expedite future releases.Technologies You Will Work WithFull-Stack & API Development: React, TypeScript, REST, gRPC, FastAPI, Go services, and API design.Authentication & Governance: OIDC authentication, RBAC, and audit logging.Workflows & Integrations: Event-driven systems, workflow orchestration, feature flags, and customer integrations.Monitoring & Developer Tools: Dashboards, observability tools, experiment tracking systems, and metrics/log visualization.About YouA solid full-stack engineering foundation with hands-on experience in delivering production-quality applications end-to-end.Proficient in managing the entire delivery surface effectively.

Role overview Smith Engineering is seeking a Director of Design Engineering to lead its design team in New York City. This leader will oversee the development of engineering solutions that meet client requirements and comply with industry standards. The role involves shaping project direction and supporting the growth of a skilled group of engineers. What you will do Guide and manage the design engineering team Drive the creation of efficient, high-quality engineering designs Ensure all work aligns with client needs and industry standards Mentor and develop engineering talent within the team Influence the direction of engineering projects at Smith Engineering

What We DoAt Rillet, we empower accounting and finance teams with cutting-edge technology. Our clients are the financial strategists of their organizations, and our mission is to provide them with unparalleled speed, accuracy, and insights in their financial operations.As an AI-driven ERP platform, Rillet enables a zero-day close through a cohesive data model, extensive native integrations (including Stripe, Ramp, and Salesforce), automated workflows, and multi-entity consolidation. Our rapidly growing suite of specialized AI agents enhances functions like accruals, audits, P&L analysis, and board presentations, resulting in a stellar customer satisfaction score. High-growth AI clients such as Mercer, Windsurf, and Function Health appreciate our swift delivery, allowing their financial systems to scale at the pace they require.With a market ripe for innovation, we have secured $100 million in funding from top investors like Sequoia, a16z, Iconiq, Oak HC/FT, and First Round, all aimed at enabling everyone to manage their finances with AI speed.

Role overview Traba is hiring a Staff Product Designer in New York City, NY. This role focuses on setting design direction and improving how users interact with our products. The Staff Product Designer works with teams across the company to create design solutions that support both user needs and business objectives.

Eight Sleep is looking for a Staff Product Designer based in New York City. This position centers on creating user-focused product experiences for sleep technology. Role overview The Staff Product Designer will use advanced skills in user-centered design to shape the company’s product experiences. The work involves close collaboration with teams across the organization to develop and refine product features. What you will do Design intuitive and engaging product interfaces that address user needs Work with cross-functional partners to improve and expand product offerings Balance user goals with business objectives in design decisions Requirements Expertise in user-centered design principles Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams Ability to create effective product experiences

About UsAt Rho, we are redefining banking for startups. Our innovative platform allows businesses to open accounts in minutes, issue cards, manage expenses, pay bills, and finalize their financials, all through a seamless interface supported by dedicated human assistance.About the RoleAs a Senior Product Designer at Rho, you will lead the charge in crafting exceptional design experiences that are not only functional but also elegantly refined. You will take full ownership of intricate product domains, maintaining a high standard for usability, aesthetic appeal, and execution quality. With a deep understanding of user behavior and a meticulous approach to detail, you will clarify complex challenges and advocate for the user in every decision. Collaborating closely with product managers and engineers, you will spearhead the development of intuitive solutions that are seamless, scalable, and empathetic, ensuring that every design interaction underscores Rho's commitment to seamless financial solutions.ResponsibilitiesLead the design of comprehensive product features across various platforms.Manage complex design challenges with minimal supervision, from ideation to polished execution.Work collaboratively with product managers and engineers to define project scopes, identify dependencies, and enhance user flows.Create interaction patterns and develop scalable, accessible solutions based on data and user insights.Build prototypes to test concepts, gather feedback, and foster alignment.Maintain and elevate design quality by considering both micro-interactions and the overall experience.Effectively communicate design ideas during critiques, cross-functional meetings, and stakeholder presentations.Contribute to the evolution of the design system and advocate for design excellence across teams.

About PolymarketPolymarket stands at the forefront of the prediction market landscape, blending the essence of a financial exchange with the power of a future-oriented search engine. With an impressive trading volume exceeding $6 billion this year, we are quickly establishing ourselves as a reliable source of insights in an increasingly chaotic media environment.Our mission is to unveil real-time, precise insights into the world’s most pressing questions, spanning politics, technology, sports, and science. By achieving this, we aim to transform the way individuals discover, debate, and comprehend upcoming events.Nestled in the heart of New York City, our tight-knit team is on the lookout for extraordinary talent to help revolutionize the future of information dissemination.About the RoleWe are excited to announce an opening for a Senior Product Designer at Polymarket. This pivotal role offers a high level of autonomy and impact, allowing you to shape our product's trajectory and design compelling user experiences from foundational principles.Here, we value creativity and initiative over rigid guidelines—if you thrive in uncharted territories and view ambiguity as an opportunity for innovation, you’ll fit right in. You’ll take the reins of design from beginning to end, engaging closely with our founder and leadership team to develop deep user understanding and deliver high-quality, thoughtful interfaces.Your ResponsibilitiesChampion Autonomy. You will lead the design process independently, determining necessary actions while elevating our quality standards and collaborating with engineers and leadership to realize innovative concepts.Design for Clarity and Depth. Your role will involve simplifying complex subjects such as prediction markets and finance, ensuring these powerful tools are intuitive and engaging for all users.Rapid Prototyping and Testing. Utilize tools like Figma and light coding to quickly explore ideas, validate assumptions, and refine designs based on user feedback.User Research and Insight Development. Interact with users, analyze behaviors, and identify meaningful trends that will guide our product's evolution.Refine and Expand Our Design System. Establish standards that ensure a cohesive product experience as we scale.Empower Team Growth. Elevate the overall design quality through your contributions and mentorship.

At Smith Engineering, we are on a mission to foster a sustainable future through enhanced operations and efficiency in critical facilities. With over a decade of experience in central plant design and optimization, we have built a strong reputation for unraveling facility challenges and optimizing plant performance. Our multidisciplinary team combines expertise in design, energy management, controls, and workforce development to empower our clients to achieve their operational and sustainability objectives.We are currently looking for passionate and knowledgeable Part-Time Technical Trainers to join our dynamic team in the New York Metro area. In this role, you will work from our Manhattan office as well as various client sites, delivering impactful training in renewable energy and Chiller Plant Design.Your RoleAs a key member of our Training Group, you will contribute to building a top-tier technical training organization. We seek individuals who possess credible technical expertise and a knack for creating engaging learning experiences tailored to diverse audiences.

Traba connects businesses with vetted workers through a platform designed to improve industrial staffing and supply chain efficiency. The company is developing autonomous, multi-agent AI workflows and is supported by investors including Founders Fund, Khosla Ventures, and General Catalyst. Role overview The Staff Product Designer will help shape labor management tools for the industrial sector. This position works closely with engineers, designers, and operations to create solutions that address real operational challenges. The role calls for high ownership and a strong problem-solving approach. What you will do Quickly prototype new design ideas for team feedback and alignment. Enhance user experiences across Traba’s mobile and web products. Lead and maintain the design system. Analyze, document, and visualize needs for both businesses and workers. Collaborate with cross-functional partners to ensure cohesive product design. Requirements Exceptional craftsmanship: Strong attention to detail, technical skill, and the ability to design intuitive interfaces. Systems architect: Experience building design systems and working with engineers on scalable components. Inventive problem solver: Resourceful in tackling design challenges using software, hardware, or creative approaches. Collaborative spirit: Skilled at working with teammates and users to solve diverse design issues. Adaptable and humble: Comfortable with ambiguity, open to iteration, and able to adjust in changing situations. Location This role is based in New York City, NY.