Design Engineer (Staff Software Engineer - Frontend)

Job Description

Job Title: Design Engineer (Staff Software Engineer – Frontend)

Location: Palo Alto, California (Hybrid)

Fulltime Role

About the Role

We're seeking a Design Engineer (Staff Software Engineer – Frontend) to join a small, focused team building a next-generation web application that leverages AI to create visual experiences. This isn’t a typical frontend role — you’ll be inventing new UI paradigms, redefining how users interact with AI-generated content, and pushing the limits of web interfaces.

This position blends top-tier technical skills with a strong sense of design and user experience.What You’ll Do

A typical week might include:

Collaborating with designers to prototype new ways for users to interact with AI-generated visuals

Creating buttery-smooth animations to make complex operations feel intuitive and magical

Troubleshooting and solving performance issues in the frontend rendering pipeline

Brainstorming innovative UI patterns with the product team

Building reusable, scalable components for a shared design system

Squashing bugs and improving implementation quality in the process

Reviewing code with thoughtful, constructive feedbackWhat We’re Looking For

7+ years of experience building and shipping high-quality frontend products

Expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, and React

A track record of launching polished, user-loved web applications

Proven ability to translate designs into pixel-perfect, responsive, interactive UI

Clean, maintainable, and scalable code practices

A strong eye for visual design details and interface polish

And yes—you definitely know how to center a

You Might Thrive Here If You...

Obsess over animation timing, interaction details, and transitions

Get excited about inventing new UI patterns for emerging technologies

Have built products where engineering and design excellence meet

Instinctively notice and fix things when they’re even slightly off

Enjoy close collaboration with designers and product thinkers

Believe elegant code and elegant design go hand-in-hand

Have redesigned an app just for the challenge (or fun) of improving the experienceAbout Us:

Founded in 2009, IntelliPro is a global leader in talent acquisition and HR solutions. Our commitment to delivering unparalleled service to clients, fostering employee growth, and building enduring partnerships sets us apart. We continue leading global talent solutions with a dynamic presence in over 160 countries, including the USA, China, Canada, Singapore, Japan, Philippines, UK, India, Netherlands, and the EU.

IntelliPro, a global leader connecting individuals with rewarding employment opportunities, is dedicated to understanding your career aspirations. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, IntelliPro values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected group status. Moreover, our Inclusivity Commitment emphasizes embracing candidates of all abilities and ensures that our hiring and interview processes accommodate the needs of all applicants. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusivity at

Compensation: The pay offered to a successful candidate will be determined by various factors, including education, work experience, location, job responsibilities, certifications, and more. Additionally, IntelliPro provides a comprehensive benefits package, all subject to eligibility.

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