Design Engineer
Vega•New York, NY
•$160,000 - $220,000
About The Position
Vega is a rapidly growing cybersecurity startup focused on redefining security analytics and operations with an AI-native platform for the SOC. We are seeking individuals to join our team and contribute to building the next-generation operating system for security teams. Vega's platform is already making a significant impact in large organizations by enhancing detection, maximizing the value of security data, and reducing costs and complexity. With headquarters in New York and TLV, we are looking for motivated individuals to be part of our journey.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in design and/or frontend development
- A portfolio that shows design sensibility and the ability to build what you design, using modern frameworks (Astro, Next.js, SvelteKit, Nuxt, or similar)
- Fluent in HTML, CSS, JavaScript / TypeScript
- Comfortable in Figma and able to design what you build
- Comfortable working in Git, owning deploys, and shipping without a safety net
- Experience with headless CMS platforms (Directus or similar)
- Motion code experience (GSAP, Framer Motion, Lottie)
- Genuine understanding of performance, accessibility, and responsive craft
- Excited about being part of a small team where your work is highly visible from day one
Nice To Haves
- Background working alongside marketing, brand, or content teams
- Built a design system or component library from scratch
- Experience with canvas-based development or interactive games
- Cybersecurity, developer tools, or B2B SaaS experience
- React and/or Tailwind experience
- Familiarity with SEO best practices and tag management tools (GTM)
- Interest in pixel art
Responsibilities
- Own vega.io end to end: design, build, ship, iterate
- Build and maintain our component library and living design system (BrandOS) in collaboration with the design team
- Manage and evolve content through our CMS (Directus), working closely with the marketing and content teams
- Translate brand direction into interactive web experiences: scroll-driven storytelling, ROI calculators, product tours, campaign microsites
- Help shape how the brand evolves on the web, alongside the rest of the design team
- Bring motion to the site - subtle interactions, micro-animations, the occasional bigger moment
- Own deployments via Git and Vercel, and keep the site fast, accessible, and production-ready
- Help define how design and web come together as we scale the function
Benefits
- Salary ranges: $160K-$220K, depending on experience and location
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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