Remote Senior Frontend Engineer - Design System

Description:

• Synthesia is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to lead the creation, scaling, and management of a robust design system integrated across multiple products.
• The role involves developing and maintaining a library of reusable UI components and design tokens with high code quality and performance optimization.
• Ensuring the design system promotes a cohesive user experience and adheres to accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA) is a key responsibility.
• Collaboration with UX designers, product managers, and engineers to align the design system with company goals and product roadmaps is essential.
• Providing documentation, guidelines, and training to developers and designers to facilitate effective use of the design system is part of the role.
• Continuous evaluation and incorporation of user feedback and technological advancements to enhance the design system are required.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in building and scaling design systems in a dynamic product environment used by at least 20 engineers.
• Expert knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and experience with React and other front-end frameworks.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating skills in creating highly scalable, maintainable, and performant UI components.
• Excellent understanding of responsive design, web accessibility standards, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Ability to think critically and integrate design and business thinking with a strong sense of detail.
• Adept at problem-solving and innovating with a passion for improving developer productivity and user experience.

Benefits:

• The position offers a base salary range starting at €100,000 (or a local equivalent) and includes stock options.
• Remote work in Europe or hybrid options from hubs in London, Copenhagen, Munich, Zurich, or Amsterdam are available.
• Opportunity to work on ambitious projects critical to Synthesia's mission of turning cameras into code and making everyone a creator.
• Collaborative work environment with a focus on outcomes, simplicity, and fun.
• Emphasis on ownership, innovation, and effective communication across cross-functional teams.