Lead Design Engineer

Samsara

. Build systems that power Samsara’s products and scale the design team’s impact .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • CanadaSenior💰 CA$151,300 - CA$195,800 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in design engineering and design systems, with a strong focus on building accessible and performant web and mobile applications. Proficient in utilizing AI tools to enhance design processes and ensure high-quality output.

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Design EngineeringDesign SystemsAI Tools UtilizationInteraction DesignAccessibility Standards

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Hard Skills

Front-End EngineeringUX/UI DesignDesign TokensComponent Library DevelopmentCode DebuggingPerformance OptimizationQuality Standards CodificationAI Code GenerationResponsive DesignHuman Computer Interaction Design

Soft Skills

CollaborationFeedback IncorporationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Figma MakeCursorClaude Code

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer ScienceMaster’s Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Design Quality GovernanceAI Generation PrinciplesDesign PatternsThemingCultural Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build systems that power Samsara’s products and scale the design team’s impact
Define components, patterns, tokens, and guidelines for people and AI agents
Work in design and code to ship highly interactive web and mobile UI
Codify principles, heuristics, and quality standards for AI generation
Develop core system components, evaluations, and feedback loops for AI design and code generation
Govern design quality and prevent low-quality AI output from reaching customers
Translate system decisions into maintainable, performant code
Build accessibility, responsiveness, and performance into the system by default
Establish contribution, governance, and deprecation models
Meet with designers and engineers, incorporating feedback and usage data into future work
Share effective AI tools, workflows, and tactics with design and engineering teams
Champion Samsara’s cultural principles as the company scales globally

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in design engineering, design systems, product design, or front-end engineering, building UX/UI for web and mobile applications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction Design, or equivalent practical experience
Shipped design system or component library work, with a portfolio, case studies, or code samples
Portfolio is required; applications without a portfolio cannot be considered
Strong interaction and visual design skills
Experience with design tokens, theming, and accessibility standards
Regular use of AI tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, or Figma Make, with shipped work attributable to them
Experience connecting AI tools to a design system
Ability to explain, review, and debug AI-generated code
Experience partnering with designers, engineers, and product managers on short cycles

Benefits

Comp & perks

Initial RSU grant with no vesting cliff
Ongoing refresh equity opportunities tied to performance
Performance-based bonus/variable pay
Above-market total compensation
Flexible, employee-led remote model
Professional development stipend
Comprehensive health plans
Parental leave plans
Flexible working model
Reasonable accommodations throughout the recruiting process