Design Engineer

We are building Adaptive Intelligence. We believe the future is adaptive, and not one-size-fits-all. We will lead in real-time efficient adaptation that combines algorithm with innovative interface design. We are a global team in both SF and around the world with the best talent in AI innovation. We're backed by top-tier investors and ready to scale our impact.

The Role

Adaptive intelligence depends upon reimagining feedback and interaction. The future of AI is interaction will be determined by combining algorithm with interface design. Our founding design engineer will shape how users experience adaptive intelligence. The design should spark joy, and empower everyday users to shape AI to fit their needs. As a Design Engineer, you’ll bridge the gap between design vision and technical implementation. You’ll collaborate closely with research and engineering teams to prototype, test, and ship innovative features. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both hands-on coding and thoughtful design problem-solving. We're inventing new AI-powered workflows. This means prototyping, testing, and refining interactions that don't yet have established patterns.

Responsibilities

• Prototype and deliver production-quality UI: Rapidly design, refine, and ship interfaces that are not only visually polished but also robust. Pay close attention to the fine details—typography, color systems, layout, animation, and motion—ensuring that every element supports speed, clarity, and usability.

• Collaborate across disciplines: Partner closely with researchers, and engineers to explore innovative interaction models. Use experimentation, prototyping, and iteration to uncover new possibilities for how people engage with our products.

• Own end-to-end impact. You won’t simply implement specifications passed down from others. Instead, you’ll actively shape what gets built—contributing to design decisions, influencing user experience, and driving execution from concept through launch.

• Define the future of human–AI interaction: Take on the challenge of inventing new interaction paradigms that go beyond today’s conventions. Your work will help define how people understand, collaborate with, and trust AI systems in ways that feel intuitive, natural, and empowering.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• Experience with front-end frameworks (React, Vue, or similar) and/or rapid prototyping tools

• Solid understanding of design principles, usability, and accessibility

• Experience working across the design–engineering boundary (building prototypes, implementing design systems, or similar)

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to communicate complex ideas clearly

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + meaningful equity

• Budget for learning, development, and certifications

• Opportunity to define and own foundational design decisions