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Founding Design Engineer — Design System & Front‑End Lead

Bretton AI

Bretton AI, located in San Francisco, is seeking a Design Engineer to own the product’s interface and the design system in code. You will partner with the product designer and engineering team to deliver high-quality interfaces while ensuring performance and accessibility. We are looking for candidates with significant front-end experience, fluency in essential technologies like React and TypeScript, and a portfolio showcasing your craft. Familiarity with AI coding tools is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Bretton AI

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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