Design Engineer – Design Systems

Netflix

. Contribute to, maintain, and expand critical design component libraries and capabilities supporting hundreds of internal users using React .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $320,000 - $500,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing software solutions using JavaScript, TypeScript, and React, with a strong focus on user-centered design and collaboration across teams. Proficient in managing complex state in web applications and utilizing GraphQL and REST APIs for data fetching.

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JavaScript/TypeScript ProficiencyReact DevelopmentGraphQL and REST API ExperienceFigma Plugin DevelopmentSingle Page Application Architecture

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Hard Skills

JavaScriptTypeScriptReactNode.jsGraphQLREST APIsClient-Side InstrumentationObservabilityState ManagementCode Documentation

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

FigmaDesign SystemOn-Call Support

Industry Keywords

Software DesignUser ResearchFeature DevelopmentOpen-Source ContributionDesign Integrity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

GraphQLJavaScriptNode.jsReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to, maintain, and expand critical design component libraries and capabilities supporting hundreds of internal users using React
Implement AI solutions when appropriate to accelerate product design workflows
Execute projects from ideation through implementation and rollout
Participate in internal user research to inform prioritization and feature development
Complete medium to large features independently with limited guidance
Triage and resolve support requests related to the Design System portfolio
Work with designers and engineers across teams to maintain Design System integrity and reliability
Participate in on-call rotation to meet critical SLAs
Participate in design and code reviews
Communicate progress and impact to the team and partners
Gather stakeholder input and identify opportunities to evolve the design capabilities portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of professional experience designing, building, and shipping software
Experience with single page applications architecture, patterns, and design
Experience fetching data from GraphQL and REST APIs
Experience with client-side instrumentation and observability
Ability to drive features and communicate effectively with your team and partners
Able to contribute to design, architect, debug, test, and create well-documented code
Proficient in JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Node.js
Experience managing web applications with complex state management
Current/former professional experience working with Figma Plugins
Bonus if you’ve contributed to open-source projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health Plans
Mental Health support
401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
Stock Option Program
Disability Programs
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
Family-forming benefits
Life and Serious Injury Benefits
Paid leave of absence programs
Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off
Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off