Design Engineer, Web

Augment Code•Palo Alto, CA

About The Position

We're seeking a Design Engineer, Web who will bridge the gap between aesthetic vision and technical execution for our marketing and brand initiatives. This role combines the creative sensibilities of a web designer with the technical prowess of a frontend engineer, enabling you to own projects from concept to code of high-impact web experiences. You’ll harness AI tools to design and build delightful experiences, and encourage you to share your experience with the community. As a Design Engineer, you'll be responsible for creating visually compelling, performance-optimized websites and landing pages that drive user engagement, conversion, and brand recognition. You'll work closely with Product, Marketing, and Growth teams to deliver exceptional digital experiences that resonate with our developer community. As a member of our design community, you’ll help steer the role of design within Augment and set a high bar for design within the company.

Requirements

5+ years of professional web design and frontend development experience
Strong portfolio showcasing both design sensibilities and technical implementation skills
Proficiency in design tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch) and ability to translate designs into production code
Expert-level knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern CSS frameworks (Tailwind CSS preferred)
Solid experience with React and Next.js or similar modern frontend frameworks
Deep understanding of responsive design, mobile-first principles, and progressive enhancement
SEO expertise including technical SEO, performance optimization, and search best practices
Experience with version control (Git) and modern development workflows
Growth mindset with curiosity about emerging web technologies and design trends
Results-oriented approach with focus on business impact and user outcomes
Ability to work autonomously and quickly while staying aligned to team objectives
Understanding of conversion rate optimization and A/B testing methodologies
Familiarity with analytics tools and data-driven design decisions
Excellent communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams including marketing, product, and engineering

Nice To Haves

Experience with advanced CSS techniques, animations, and micro-interactions
Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks and libraries (Three.js, WebGL a plus)
Exceptional eye for design with strong aesthetic sensibilities and attention to detail
Experience in B2B SaaS or developer tools industry
Background in brand design or marketing creative
Experience with design systems and component libraries
Knowledge of web accessibility (WCAG) standards and inclusive design principles
Understanding of marketing funnels and lead generation strategies

Responsibilities

Use code to achieve boundary pushing visual design and storytelling to establish our brand as a leader for developer-focused marketing
Build scalable, high-performance web applications using modern frontend technologies (React, Next.js, JavaScript, CSS)
Implement responsive designs that work seamlessly across devices and browsers with pixel-perfect precision
Collaborate on A/B testing initiatives to continuously improve conversion funnels and user engagement
Design and develop visually compelling, user-centric websites that align with our brand identity and marketing objectives
Develop and maintain design system and guides that scales design on all web-based touchpoints
Design web graphics, icons, and interactive elements that enhance usability and brand engagement
Prototype design explorations in code when traditional design tools aren't sufficient—especially for complex animations, interactions, and responsive behaviors
Work closely with growth and marketing teams to create landing pages for lead generation across multiple channels, design conversion-optimized experiences based on user behavior and analytics, and build reusable components that enable rapid campaign deployment
Collaborate with product designers and UX designers to ensure cohesive end-to-end user experiences, participate in design reviews, and incorporate brand design into digital product experiences