Lead UX Engineer, Design Systems
Job Description
Join Salesforce's Design Systems Engineering team as a Lead UX Engineer to help shape the future of enterprise design systems. In this role, you'll be instrumental in evolving the Agentic Design System, leading technical implementation and quality standards for next-generation design system technology. You'll work alongside designers, product managers, engineers, and accessibility experts to build high-quality, accessible components that power experiences for millions of developers.
The position requires deep expertise in modern web technologies, with a focus on creating exceptional developer experiences. You'll be responsible for leading technical implementations, maintaining code quality standards, and championing web accessibility standards. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both strong coding skills and the ability to influence and communicate across teams.
Working with Salesforce's technology stack, including modern HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Web Components, and React, you'll help create scalable solutions that serve both no-code enthusiasts and pro-code experts. The role offers opportunities to contribute to architectural decisions, lead code reviews, and mentor team members while working on one of the industry's leading enterprise-level design systems.
This remote position offers the chance to make a significant impact on developer experiences worldwide while working in a collaborative, inclusive environment that values innovation and professional growth. If you're passionate about building world-class web experiences and want to help lead the future of design systems at a global technology leader, this role provides an excellent opportunity to advance your career while working on meaningful challenges.
Responsibilities For Lead UX Engineer, Design Systems
- Lead technical implementation of design system features and components
- Define and maintain code quality standards for features and projects
- Lead code reviews and provide meaningful feedback to team members
- Contribute to architectural discussions and technical decision-making
- Champion web standards and accessibility best practices in implementation
- Identify and implement innovative approaches to improve developer experience
- Create technical documentation and educational content
- Collaborate with and influence cross-functional teams to ensure alignment
Requirements For Lead UX Engineer, Design Systems
- 7+ years of professional software development experience
- Strong expertise in modern HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and web standards
- Experience with component-based architecture and design systems
- Track record of delivering high-quality, maintainable code
- Solid understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and implementation
- Experience leading testing strategies and implementation
- Ability to influence across teams and communicate complex technical concepts
- Experience mentoring junior engineers
- Advanced knowledge of semantic HTML and accessible interface development
- Strong proficiency in CSS and modern layout techniques
- Experience with build tools, testing frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines
- Familiarity with design tools like Figma
Benefits For Lead UX Engineer, Design Systems
- Opportunity to impact millions of developers worldwide
- Collaborative, inclusive team environment
- Focus on innovation and technical excellence
- Strong emphasis on learning and professional growth
