Founding Design Engineer

Ekho is revolutionizing the vehicle industry by deploying a Tesla-like online vehicle checkout system across the entire sector. Our platform has already generated tens of millions in revenue, serving over 20 leading vehicle brands including publicly traded companies with billions in global GMV and fast-growing new entrants backed by substantial funding.

We're seeking a creative and technically skilled Founding Design Engineer to join our team, combining strong design fundamentals with modern frontend development expertise. This key role bridges the gap between design and development, focusing on creating beautiful, responsive interfaces while maintaining excellent code quality and performance.

As our Founding Design Engineer, you'll be central to our product development, responsible for defining and evolving our design systems, specifying new features, and ensuring elegant UI/UX across all our products—both buyer-facing and brand/dealership-facing. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies and frameworks, including React, TypeScript, and Figma, while having the opportunity to shape the future of vehicle e-commerce.

We're backed by notable investors including YCombinator, the Tesla alumni fund, and Activant Capital, having raised $17.5M to date. This is an exceptional opportunity to join a well-funded startup that's already generating significant revenue and making a real impact in the automotive industry.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both design and frontend development, with experience in creating and maintaining design systems, building production-ready React applications, and a deep understanding of UI/UX principles. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment where your work will directly impact how vehicles are sold online, making the process as seamless as Tesla's renowned checkout experience.

We offer competitive compensation including equity, comprehensive health benefits, and various perks such as free meals and an annual team offsite. Join us in transforming the vehicle buying experience and building the future of automotive e-commerce.