Staff Design Systems (517)

Staff Design Systems Engineer Role Information

Company Overview

Would you like to advance your global career with our help? At Ubiminds, we are dedicated to supporting your professional growth. We are a people-centric organization, recognized for our industry-leading practices, partnering with U.S.-based software firms for expanding their development capabilities. Ubiminds sources top-tier Brazilian talent to support these companies' Latin American strategies through tailored staff augmentation and employer-of-record solutions.

We are currently collaborating with a rapidly growing product company focused on the modernization of their digital ecosystem spanning web and mobile platforms. In alignment with this initiative, the company is heavily investing in scalable design systems, front-end architecture, and AI-backed product development workflows to deliver seamless, high-quality user experiences at scale.

Primary Role and Responsibilities

Challenge for You

The organization is seeking an experienced Staff Design Engineer, Design Systems to spearhead the advancement and enhancement of a multi-platform design system utilized for both web and mobile applications. This position plays a pivotal role at the confluence of design, engineering, and AI-driven development, blending profound systems thinking with exceptional product design and front-end capabilities. The role involves shaping the scalability of design systems within the organization to ensure coherence, accessibility, usability, and harmony between design elements and coding practices.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

• Defining and evolving the multi-platform design system for web and mobile apps.
• Establishing scalable architectural systems, governance frameworks, and adoption strategies.
• Designing and implementing reusable, accessible, and scalable UI components using modern front-end technologies.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain high standards of visual design, motion, interaction quality, and usability.
• Partnering with Engineering on architectural decisions related to CI/CD, design tokens, tooling, and distribution infrastructure.
• Leading migration efforts from legacy UI patterns to shared system components.
• Enhancing design-to-code workflows by integrating tools like Figma and AI-based development platforms.
• Implementing automated quality systems including visual regression testing and system auditing.
• Improving developer experience and ensuring alignment between design assets and production codes.
• Introducing and standardizing AI-assisted workflows to enhance design and engineering consistency.
• Mentoring fellow practitioners on best practices for design system implementation.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Mandatory Skills

To excel in this role, the ideal candidate must possess:

• 7+ years of experience in front-end engineering, design engineering, or creative engineering.
• Extensive experience in building and scaling design systems and component libraries for multiple teams or products.
• Proficiency in React (Web) and React Native ecosystems.
• A strong grasp of modern front-end architecture and component-driven development practices.
• Expertise in design systems, typography, motion, interaction design, visual systems, and design-to-code pipelines.
• Experience with AI-assisted development workflows and collaborative skills encompassing Design, Engineering, and Creative stakeholders.
• Experience in driving adoption and governance of shared UI systems with a focus on scalability, consistency, and usability.

Nice to Have

Additionally, candidates with the following backgrounds will be preferred:

• Experience working on consumer platforms, marketplaces, or e-commerce products.
• Familiarity with Storybook, visual regression testing tools, and token management systems.
• Experience translating brand systems into scalable product experiences and exposure to AI-native development workflows.
• Proven experience in accessibility frameworks such as React Aria and a passion for balancing craft, scalability, and engineering efficiency.

Work Environment

The selected candidate will:

• Collaborate in a highly interactive environment that bridges Design, Engineering, and Creative teams.
• Play a significant role in shaping the evolution of AI-driven product development workflows.
• Work within a modern engineering ecosystem focused on scalability and uniformity.
• Be part of a dynamic product-oriented organization emphasizing innovation and craftsmanship.
• Work on systems supporting large-scale user experiences across both web and mobile platforms.
• Contribute to a culture that fosters experimentation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

About Ubiminds

Our Culture

At Ubiminds, our culture is centered on:

• Prioritizing people-centric approaches.
• Encouraging continuous self-challenges for improvement.
• Advocating for proactive attitudes, ownership, and commitment.
• Valuing teamwork and collective growth efforts.
• Committing to the delivery of exceptional services exceeding expectations.
• Upholding principles of honesty, transparency, and openness.

Perks and Benefits

As a member of the Ubiminds team, you can enjoy benefits including:

• Full integration as part of a product-based company.
• Full back-office support with career guidance, HR, and concierge services.
• Embracing a remote-first policy.
• Being equipped with your personal MacBook.
• Access to various tech talks, chapter meetings, and a vibrant community of professionals.
• Opportunities to improve English proficiency through lessons with a native English tutor.
• Eligibility for referral bonuses by recommending new associates.
• Optional office experiences at our Florianópolis HQ inclusive of snacks, massages, drinks, and games.

Please note that certain tools leveraging artificial intelligence may support parts of the hiring process such as application reviews and resume analysis. However, final hiring decisions remain human-driven. For further details on data processing, please reach out to us.