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Design Engineer

Motion Recruitment
Department:React Lead
Type:REMOTE
Region:USA
Location:New York, NY
Experience:Mid-Senior Level
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Job Description

Posted on: September 4, 2026

A fast-growing mortgage technology company is seeking a Senior/Staff Design Engineer to join its fully remote team. The organization develops a modern Loan Origination System that helps mortgage lenders streamline the home loan process through AI-powered document management, automated task lists, configurable business rules, and workflow automation. Since launching in 2020, the company has helped customers facilitate more than $85 billion in new home loans. This is a full-time opportunity for an experienced engineer with expertise in React, TypeScript, Figma, and modern frontend technologies who is passionate about creating outstanding user experiences.

This is an opportunity for someone who loves operating at the intersection of engineering and design. The team is looking for a Design Engineer who is obsessed with the fine details of user experience, visual polish, accessibility, and frontend craftsmanship. You'll own projects from wireframes to production, influence product direction, build scalable design systems, and partner closely with product and engineering teams to simplify complex workflows. The company values collaboration, open communication, continuous learning, and maintaining a culture where talented individuals can do their best work while making a significant impact on a rapidly scaling SaaS platform.

Required Skills & Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in a Design Engineer, Frontend Engineer, or Full Stack Engineer role shipping production code
  • Minimum 5 years operating at a Senior Engineer level
  • Production-level experience with React and TypeScript
  • Deep proficiency with Figma, including libraries, variants, and auto-layout
  • Experience building and maintaining design systems and component libraries
  • Strong frontend engineering background with exceptional design sensibilities
  • Experience building accessible applications with ARIA, keyboard navigation, and focus management
  • Experience within a high-growth enterprise B2B SaaS company with complex, data-dense user interfaces OR a high-growth consumer product environment

Desired Skills & Experience

  • Experience with shadcn/ui
  • Experience translating complex business workflows into intuitive user experiences
  • Strong visual design and interaction design expertise
  • Fintech, mortgage, lending, or other regulated industry experience
  • Full Stack development experience
  • Passion for product craftsmanship and user-centered design

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

  • 50% React & TypeScript Development
  • 25% UX/UI Design & Figma
  • 15% Design Systems & Component Libraries
  • 10% Accessibility, Performance & Frontend Architecture

Daily Responsibilities

  • 85% Hands On
  • 0% Management Duties
  • 15% Team Collaboration

The Offer

  • Base Salary: $150,000 - $300,000
  • Competitive Equity Package

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Vacation Time
  • Stock Options
  • Fully Remote Work Environment
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Posted By: Kikachi Akpakwu

Originally posted on LinkedIn

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