Senior Engineer - Design Systems (Remote)

📍 Job Overview

Job Title: Senior Engineer - Design Systems

Company: Jobgether (Partner Company)

Location: Wisconsin, United States

Job Type: Full-time

Category: Software Engineering / Design Systems

Date Posted: March 04, 2026

Experience Level: 5+ Years

Remote Status: Fully Remote

🚀 Role Summary

• This role is a Senior Engineer position focused on building and enhancing critical platform foundations, specifically within the realm of Design Systems and Accessibility.

• The position emphasizes the development of reusable component architecture and the establishment of robust accessibility standards (A11Y) to improve user experience and engineering efficiency across the platform.

• A significant aspect of this role involves strategic collaboration with internal product teams to drive adoption of the design system and best practices, acting as a key consultant.

• The Senior Engineer will also play a pivotal role in refining development tools and strategies, leveraging AI-driven technologies to optimize outcomes and shape the future of the engineering organization.

📝 Enhancement Note: While the input data is for a "Senior Engineer - Design Systems," the prompt requests content tailored to Revenue Operations, Sales Operations, or GTM roles. This enhancement assumes a need to reframe the job description's core elements into an operations context, focusing on how design systems and accessibility principles translate to operational efficiency, scalable GTM processes, and data integrity within a typical SaaS company. This reinterpretation will focus on the principles of design systems (consistency, reusability, efficiency) and accessibility (usability, inclusivity, data integrity) as they apply to operational workflows and systems.

📈 Primary Responsibilities

• Design System Expansion & Maintenance: Lead the expansion and ongoing maintenance of the internal Luna design system, focusing on creating high-quality, reusable component architecture that ensures consistency and efficiency across all user-facing applications and internal tools.

• Platform Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Develop and maintain clear, comprehensive platform documentation for the design system and accessibility guidelines, empowering other engineers and cross-functional teams to effectively adopt and utilize these resources for self-service support.

• Accessibility Program Leadership: Drive the department-wide Accessibility (A11Y) program by refining accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.2), implementing high-impact remediations, and ensuring all platform features meet inclusivity and usability benchmarks.

• Cross-Functional Consultation & Adoption: Consult and advise internal product and GTM teams on the adoption of the Luna design system and accessibility best practices, acting as a subject matter expert to facilitate seamless integration and user experience.

• Process & Tool Refinement: Collaborate cross-functionally to troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex software bugs at the platform level, with a focus on systemic issues that impact operational workflows or data integrity.

• AI-Driven Workflow Enhancement: Leverage AI-driven tools and workflows to efficiently enhance development outcomes, identify process bottlenecks, and streamline operational tasks related to design system implementation and accessibility compliance.

📝 Enhancement Note: This section reinterprets the core responsibilities from a technical engineering role into an operations-focused perspective. The "design system" is reframed as a "GTM/Operations System" of standardized processes, templates, and tools. "Component architecture" becomes "standardized operational workflows and templates." "Accessibility" is broadened to encompass data integrity, process usability for all stakeholders, and compliance. "AI-driven tools" are specifically linked to operational efficiency and automation.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

Education:

Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in developing and optimizing web-based applications or enterprise-scale platforms, with a strong emphasis on process standardization and system integration.

Required Skills:

• GTM/Operations System Design: Deep understanding of designing and implementing standardized, reusable systems and workflows that drive efficiency and consistency across GTM functions (e.g., sales, marketing, customer success).

• Process Optimization & Standardization: Expertise in identifying bottlenecks, refining workflows, and implementing standardized processes that enhance operational efficiency and data integrity.

• Accessibility & Usability Principles: Strong knowledge of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG 2.2) and their application to ensure systems and processes are usable by all internal stakeholders and external customers.

• Modern JavaScript Frameworks: Proficient experience with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Ember, React, Angular, Vue) for building and integrating complex applications, adaptable to understanding how these principles apply to operational tool development.

• Advanced CSS & Design Patterns: Expertise in advanced CSS techniques and accessible design patterns, transferable to creating user-friendly interfaces for operational dashboards and tools.

• TypeScript & Node.js: Proficiency with TypeScript and Node.js in building and consuming APIs, relevant for integrating various operational systems and data sources.

• API Integration & Data Management: Experience with building and consuming REST/JSON APIs, crucial for connecting disparate operational systems and ensuring data flow.

• Software Testing & Quality Assurance: Experience with writing maintainable software tests and implementing quality assurance measures to ensure the stability and reliability of operational processes and systems.

• AI-Driven Development Tools: Familiarity with AI-based development or operations tools to streamline processes, automate tasks, and enhance overall efficiency.

Preferred Skills:

• Revenue Operations (RevOps) Frameworks: Familiarity with RevOps principles, including the alignment of sales, marketing, and customer success operations.

• Sales Operations (Sales Ops) Tools: Experience with common Sales Ops tools and platforms (e.g., CRM, sales engagement platforms) and their integration.

• GTM Strategy & Execution: Understanding of Go-to-Market strategies and how operational systems support their successful execution.

• Data Analysis & Reporting: Experience with data analysis and reporting tools to measure the effectiveness of operational systems and processes.

📝 Enhancement Note: This section significantly re-contextualizes the technical requirements into operational skills. JavaScript frameworks and CSS expertise are framed as foundational knowledge for understanding and potentially contributing to operational tool development and dashboard design. WCAG is linked to process usability and data integrity. The core is shifting from "building features" to "building efficient, scalable, and accessible operational systems."

📊 Process & Systems Portfolio Requirements

Portfolio Essentials:

• Standardized Workflow Examples: Showcase examples of documented and optimized workflows for key business processes (e.g., lead management, opportunity progression, customer onboarding) that demonstrate efficiency gains and consistency.

• System Integration Case Studies: Present case studies detailing the successful integration of different operational tools or platforms, highlighting how data was synchronized and processes were streamlined.

• Operational Dashboard Designs: Include mockups or examples of operational dashboards or reports that effectively visualize key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable insights for GTM teams.

• Process Improvement Documentation: Demonstrate a portfolio item that clearly outlines a problem, the proposed operational solution (process or system change), the implementation steps, and the measurable impact (e.g., ROI, efficiency improvement, error reduction).

Process Documentation:

• Workflow Design & Optimization: Provide examples of how you have designed, documented, and optimized business workflows, using methodologies that ensure clarity, scalability, and efficiency.

• System Implementation & Automation: Showcase experience with implementing new operational systems or automating existing processes, detailing the approach taken and the tools utilized.

• Performance Measurement & Analysis: Present evidence of how you have established metrics, tracked performance, and analyzed results to continuously improve operational processes and system effectiveness.

📝 Enhancement Note: This section translates the concept of a "design system portfolio" into an "operations and GTM systems portfolio." The emphasis is on demonstrating practical experience in designing, documenting, implementing, and optimizing operational processes and systems, with a clear focus on measurable business impact.

💵 Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range:

• Estimated Range: $130,000 - $170,000 USD annually.

• Methodology: This estimate is based on industry benchmarks for Senior Software Engineers with 5+ years of experience in Design Systems and related technologies, adjusted for a remote role in Wisconsin, United States. The range considers the specialized nature of design systems, the need for strong technical acumen, and the general cost of living for a remote position primarily based in the US. Specific compensation will depend on the partner company's internal pay bands, the candidate's specific experience, and negotiation.

Benefits:

• Monthly Lifestyle Stipend: $200/month for personal enrichment and well-being.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Full employee health coverage across all supported locations.

• Retirement Savings: 401K with match (for US-based employees) or Pension with match (for UK-based employees).

• Competitive Compensation & Bonus Program: Performance-based compensation structure with bonus opportunities.

• Flexible Vacation Policy: Generous vacation policy, with a minimum of 25 days for certain regions, allowing for work-life balance.

• Paid Time Off: Additional time off for your birthday and dedicated opportunities for volunteering.

• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): Opportunities to engage with and participate in various ERGs.

• Team & Company Events: Participation in regular team-building activities and company-wide events to foster connection and culture.

Working Hours:

• Standard full-time commitment is approximately 40 hours per week.

• The remote nature of the role offers flexibility in scheduling, with an expectation of availability during core business hours for collaboration and team synchronization, particularly with teams operating in US time zones.

📝 Enhancement Note: The salary range is an estimation for a Senior Engineer role in the specified region and experience level. The benefits are directly extracted from the provided text. The "Working Hours" section infers flexibility typical of remote roles while maintaining core collaboration needs.

🎯 Team & Company Context

🏢 Company Culture

Industry: Technology / SaaS (Software as a Service). The partner company is positioned within the fast-growing North American SaaS sector, indicating a dynamic environment focused on innovation, scalability, and customer-centric solutions.

Company Size: Likely a growing mid-to-large sized SaaS company, given the mention of "fastest-growing SaaS companies in North America" and the need for a dedicated Senior Engineer for design systems and accessibility. This size suggests established processes but also room for individual impact and process improvement.

Founded: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be established enough to be considered a "fastest-growing" company and to have a mature internal design system.

Team Structure:

• Design Systems & Accessibility Focus: The role sits within a team dedicated to core platform foundations, likely comprising senior engineers with specialized expertise.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Close collaboration is expected with product teams, GTM departments (Sales, Marketing, Customer Success), and potentially UX/UI designers.

• Seniority & Impact: The team is described as "high-seniority," indicating a culture of experienced professionals who are empowered to innovate and shape long-term strategies.

Methodology:

• Data-Driven Development: Emphasis on leveraging data and AI-driven tools to enhance development outcomes and inform strategic decisions.

• Agile & Iterative Processes: Implied by the focus on building features, refining systems, and collaborating with product teams, suggesting an iterative approach to development and process improvement.

• Quality & Standards Focus: Strong commitment to high standards in component architecture, documentation, and accessibility (A11Y), driving a culture of excellence and reliability.

Company Website: [jobgether.com] (Note: This is the platform's website, not the partner company's. The partner company's website is not provided.)

📝 Enhancement Note: This section infers company context based on the "fastest-growing SaaS" description and the technical role. The "Methodology" section translates the engineering tasks into operational principles like data-driven decision-making and agile processes.

📈 Career & Growth Analysis

Operations Career Level: Senior Engineer / Principal Engineer Track. This role represents a significant individual contributor position with a focus on foundational platform elements. It offers the opportunity to influence technical direction and operational standards for years to come.

Reporting Structure: Likely reports to an Engineering Manager or Director of Engineering, with close collaboration with Product Managers and potentially leads from Sales Operations, RevOps, or GTM Strategy teams.

Operations Impact: The work directly impacts the efficiency and user experience for all internal teams leveraging the platform and its design system. By ensuring consistency, reusability, and accessibility, this role enhances the productivity of GTM teams, improves data quality, and contributes to a more scalable and maintainable operational infrastructure.

Growth Opportunities:

• Technical Leadership: Opportunity to grow into a technical lead or principal engineer role, specializing further in design systems, accessibility, or broader platform architecture.

• Cross-functional Influence: Develop deeper expertise in GTM operations by consulting with and influencing Sales Ops, Marketing Ops, and Customer Success teams, potentially leading to roles with broader operational scope.

• Mentorship & Coaching: As a senior member, there will be opportunities to mentor junior engineers and contribute to the overall skill development of the engineering organization.

• Strategic Impact: Influence the long-term technical and operational roadmap, shaping how the company builds and scales its platform and internal systems.

📝 Enhancement Note: This section translates the engineering career path into an operations context. The "impact" is reframed to highlight how technical foundations enable operational efficiency and GTM success. "Growth opportunities" are aligned with potential career progression within both engineering and operational leadership tracks.

🌐 Work Environment

Office Type: Fully Remote. The position is designated as remote-only, offering flexibility in work location within the specified region (Wisconsin, United States), though candidates may be expected to be available during core US business hours.

Office Location(s): While the role is remote and based in Wisconsin, the company (or its partner) may have physical offices, but this specific position does not require on-site presence.

Workspace Context:

• Remote Collaboration Tools: Expect to utilize a suite of collaboration tools (e.g., Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace) for communication, project management, and team synchronization.

• Digital-First Operations: The work environment is inherently digital and asynchronous, requiring strong self-management and effective virtual communication skills.

• Cross-functional Interaction: Opportunities to interact with diverse teams, including engineering, product, marketing, sales, and customer success, fostering a broad understanding of business operations.

Work Schedule:

• Standard 40-hour work week, with flexibility in daily scheduling to accommodate personal needs, provided core collaboration hours are met.

• The remote setup allows for integration of work with personal life, emphasizing output and results over strict time-bound presence.

📝 Enhancement Note: This section focuses on the implications of a remote work environment for an operations-minded professional, emphasizing the need for digital collaboration, self-management, and asynchronous communication.

📄 Application & Portfolio Review Process

Interview Process:

• Initial Screening (AI-Powered): Your application will first be reviewed by Jobgether's AI system for core requirement matching.

• Hiring Manager/Team Screen: If shortlisted, you will likely have an initial conversation with the hiring manager or a senior member of the engineering team to assess technical fit, experience, and alignment with role responsibilities.

• Technical Deep Dive/Design System Challenge: Expect