Design Engineer

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Responsibilities

• ▹Own UI/UX from concept to production-ready code
• ▹Build and maintain a frontend design system (React, TypeScript, TailwindCSS)
• ▹Translate complex security workflows into intuitive interfaces
• ▹Collaborate directly with backend engineers and security researchers
• ▹Define interaction patterns for human-in-the-loop AI experiences
• ▹Contribute to design reviews, component architecture, and frontend standards

Requirements

• ▹Hands-on experience with AI-assisted coding tools (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor)
• ▹4+ years building user-facing products as a design engineer or hybrid role
• ▹Strong proficiency in ReactJS, TypeScript, and TailwindCSS
• ▹Ability to own design decisions end-to-end
• ▹Deep understanding of usability, accessibility, and responsive design
• ▹Experience working directly with engineers and PMs
• ▹Comfortable moving from rough prototype to polished, production-ready result

Nice to have

• ▹Experience designing developer tools, data-intensive dashboards, or AI interfaces
• ▹Familiarity with human-in-the-loop workflows, LLM agent UX, or security tools
• ▹Contributions to open-source UI frameworks or design systems
• ▹Background in early-stage startups or cross-functional product squads
• ▹Interest in cybersecurity and/or AI-enabled tooling

Soft skills

What we offer

• ▹Ownership over a core product surface
• ▹Direct collaboration with founders and senior engineers
• ▹High autonomy and real influence on product direction
• ▹Fully remote and flexible work setup
• ▹Competitive compensation

About the company

Cracken is an applied AI lab building the world's first full kill-chain proactive cyber platform, with a Ukrainian-heavy international team of PhDs and industry engineers.