Design Engineer

Archetype AI • San Mateo, CA

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About The Position

This role will lead rapid prototyping for emerging AI hardware and software interfaces, enabling the transition of early R&D results into viable product features. The contribution is twofold: first, to steer novel technologies toward meaningful, human-centered directions; second, to identify and shape new product opportunities. A critical aspect of the role is communication, using prototypes as narrative tools to translate complex AI capabilities into clear, compelling experiences that teams can align around.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience as a Design Engineer, Interaction Designer, or similar role, with a strong focus on rapid prototyping and a proven track record in research or R&D lab environments. In particular, we are looking for deep experience in:
• Prototyping across hardware and sensor-based systems
• Working with Generative AI or Machine Learning models and understanding their implications for user interfaces and interaction design
• Building interactive prototypes using modern web technologies (e.g., React, Svelte, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML/CSS)
• Comfort with ambiguity and early-stage product exploration
• Proven ability to work across design and engineering, comfortably navigating both conceptual and technical discussions
• A portfolio demonstrating both research-oriented work and the successful shipment of complex, ambiguous product experiences

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with design systems, component libraries, or front-end architecture
• Leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead rapid hardware and software prototypes, turning early R&D outcomes into concrete, testable experiences.
• Use prototypes as communication tools to align design, research, and engineering teams around shared understanding and direction.
• Explore and identify new product opportunities by experimenting with novel interaction paradigms and system behaviors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed