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Member of Technical Staff, Founding Design Engineer

Ocular AI (YC W24)San Francisco, CA, United States

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Member of Technical Staff, Founding Design Engineer

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Member of Technical Staff, Founding Design Engineer

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This range is provided by Ocular AI (YC W24). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$130,000.00 / yr - $200,000.00 / yr

At Ocular AI, we’re passionate about blurring the lines between design and engineering, with an obsessive focus on craftsmanship. We believe ideation, design, and implementation should be seamlessly intertwined to create exceptional user experiences and products that delight. We draw a TON of inspiration from design-focused teams such as Vercel, Linear, Resend.

We’re seeking an experienced Design Engineer (designer who codes or engineer who designs) with a refined aesthetic to help transform our website, product, and brand. In this role, you’ll take full creative ownership, using your broad design skills and technical expertise to craft high-quality interactions, prototypes, and experiences. Code, like Figma, is a tool in your arsenal to solve design challenges and bring bold ideas to life.

This is a high-agency, high-impact role in an early-stage startup, reporting directly to the founders. You’ll have the freedom to experiment, lead design-driven projects, and shape the future of our brand and products.

If you’re someone who thrives in ambiguous environments, loves experimenting, and is excited by the fusion of creativity and development, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Compensation

Base : 130K to 200K
Stock : 0.5% to 1%
Location : San Francisco, CA in Person
Job Type : Full Time
Experience : 3+ years
Benefits :
401K
Heath Insurance (Dental + Vision)
Annual Company Retreats
Monthly Mental Health Stipend
Work setup stipend (MacBook Pro, Monitor, & Accessories)

What We Are Looking For

2+ years or equivalent demonstrated experience developing software and UI / UX interfaces.

Excellent understanding of Next.js and Vercel, CMS platforms like Contentful, analytics platforms like PostHog, and design tools like Figma and Spline.

Skills and understanding on graphic design (layout, typography, color, illustration).

You have closely collaborated with folks from marketing and design in previous roles.

Open to working in person at our office in SF. We’re an early stage company which means that the role requires working hard and moving quickly. Please ONLY apply if that excites you.

Values

Design-Oriented Thinking

Design isn't just a layer—it’s embedded in our DNA. We believe solutions must be functional, user-friendly, and beautiful.

You understand that thoughtful design drives impact and that elegance matters as much as functionality.

Whether crafting a pixel-perfect interface or a seamless backend system, you approach design with intention and care.

Raw, Hardcore Intelligence

You have an unrelenting drive to solve tough problems, navigating ambiguity with precision and resourcefulness.

Your attention to detail is unmatched—you can be scrappy when needed but refine both design and engineering to absolute perfection.

Thriving in a high-agency environment, you embrace complexity and tackle challenges head-on with grit and creativity.

Founder Mentality

We seek individuals who act like owners, taking initiative without waiting for permission.

You’re confident in your decisions, yet humble enough to learn from the outcomes—whether they’re successes or lessons in disguise.

Full responsibility for your work means you're accountable from start to finish, always pushing for excellence.

Customer Obsession

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. You have a deep curiosity to understand their needs, challenges, and desires.

Every decision you make prioritizes delivering real, tangible value for them.

You think beyond just meeting expectations—you aim to exceed them, creating products that customers love.

Humble and Collaborative

Humility is a core value here. We believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives and open collaboration.

You thrive in a team-oriented environment, valuing the input of others as much as your own contributions.

We foster a culture where feedback is seen as a tool for growth, not criticism, and everyone is aligned toward collective success.

Read more about the 10 traits we look for here.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Software Development

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