UX Engineer - Design Systems

About The Role

We’re seeking a UX Engineer — someone who sits at the intersection of design and engineering.

In this role, you’ll focus on design‑to‑code systems, creating the infrastructure, tooling, and component libraries that enable UI developers to build faster, more consistent, and more accessible experiences at scale.

This is not a typical front‑end developer role. Instead, you’ll own the connective tissue between design and code: design tokens, component libraries, documentation, and accessibility standards that drive our design system forward.

• Work closely with designers to translate design language into code via reusable components, tokens, and patterns.
• Ensure the correct usage of design system components across the codebase.
• Work with frontend developers to ensure frontend code adheres to the design system and is responsive to different device sizes.
• Implement and maintain a design system on Storybook that is configurable for all of Get Insured’s products.
• Provide tooling and documentation that empower UI developers to use the design system (UI library) effectively.
• Ensure accessibility (WCAG 2.2 / Section 508) is built into every component by default.
• Establish and maintain design‑to‑code workflows (Figma → components, prototyping pipelines, automated documentation).
• Contribute to performance, maintainability, and consistency of front‑end code across teams.
• Advocate for UX best practices in code reviews, design reviews, and cross‑functional discussions.

• Competitive compensation - all in range of ($110,000-$160,000). (Note that salary and compensation may vary based on factors such as skills, experience, performance and location.)
• Health, Dental, Life, Disability, and Vision insurance
• Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts (HSA/FSA)
• Retirement benefits (401(k))
• Paid time off
• Holidays: 13 paid days per year
• Education assistance or tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts for Gym memberships & commuting/travel assistance

• This role may involve access to sensitive or regulated information. The candidate is expected to handle all data in accordance with company security, privacy, and data protection policies.
• Compliance with access control, data classification, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements is required.

• Basic Qualifications:
• 4+ years of experience in UX engineering or design‑system‑focused front‑end roles.
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS (Sass/SCSS), and JavaScript/Type Script, with strong React experience.
• Strong experience with design systems and component libraries — building and scaling them in Storybook, maintaining tokens (CSS variables, Style Dictionary, Tokens Studio), and publishing packages (npm, monorepos).
• Familiarity with design tools (Figma, Zeplin) and handoff processes.
• Understanding of digital accessibility, testing with tools like axe Dev Tools, NVDA, JAWS, and Lighthouse.
• Experience with semantic HTML and responsive design patterns.
• Comfortable with Git workflows, CI/CD, and documenting components for developer adoption.
• Understanding of usability principles and how design decisions affect implementation.

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Contributions to public design systems (e.g., USWDS, Material UI, Carbon, Lightning) or open‑source libraries.
• Experience integrating design tokens pipelines into CI/CD workflows.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks for components (Storybook test runners, Jest, Cypress).
• Knowledge of AI‑assisted design‑to‑code tools (v0.dev, Locofy, Anima, Cursor).
• Exposure to regulated or civic‑tech environments (federal/state apps, compliance frameworks).