Design Engineer

Orthogonal is the discovery, orchestration, and payment layer for the internet. Through a single integration, agents can discover new capabilities, access services instantly, and pay for them seamlessly.

Founded by a team that built at the intersection of payments, APIs, infrastructure, and AI at Coinbase, Vercel, Google, and Amazon Robotics. We've raised a $4.3 million seed round, led by Pantera Capital and backed by Y Combinator, Pioneer Fund, Decasonic, Blast, Outbound, Surreal by Premise, and other strategic investors.

• Build and maintain a design system and component library in React and Type Script
• Turn Figma designs into production-ready UI, with close attention to typography, motion, and accessibility
• Prototype new interactions and product ideas in code, then ship them yourself
• Partner with engineers to keep the front end fast and maintainable
• Own front-end quality: review UI pull requests, catch visual regressions, and raise the bar
• Improve performance and accessibility across product surfaces
• Document patterns and tooling so the team can build consistently without you in the loop

• 5+ years building production front-end interfaces, ideally in a design-engineering or design-systems role
• Background in startups or fast-paced product environment
• Strong command of HTML, CSS, JavaScript/Type Script, and modern frameworks such as React
• Fluency in Figma and comfort translating design intent
• Solid grasp of data structures, system design, and API design
• Bias toward ownership, curiosity, and delivering simple solutions to complex problems
• Based in SF or willing to relocate
• Value autonomy over process

• Generous equity grant vested over 4 years
• Flexible work schedule and open vacation policy
• Access to medical, dental, and vision plans
• Wellness and commute stipends
• All the tools you need (laptop, monitor, etc.)

• Intro conversation with our recruiting team
• Conversation with a Co-Founder
• Technical interview
• Work trial / Onsite
• Offer