[Remote] Design Engineer, Design Intelligence
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Block is building the foundation for a new generation of design intelligence, focusing on making high-quality design more accessible and collaborative. The Design Engineer will design and develop AI-assisted tools, translate design intent into programmable systems, and work closely with design and engineering partners to enhance workflows and creative possibilities.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and evolve AI-assisted tools that support designers and developers in their everyday work
- Translate design intent and brand expression into flexible, programmable systems and agents
- Prototype and explore new interface patterns, including generative, agent-driven, and multimodal experiences
- Build extensible infrastructure—such as plugins, automation tools, and workflows—that can be adopted and adapted by many teams
- Work closely with design and engineering partners to shape how design, engineering, and AI come together at Block
Skills
- Experience shipping software or tools that solve real problems, in professional, academic, or independent settings
- Hands-on work in design engineering, design systems, creative tooling, or related hybrid roles
- Comfort working with modern front-end technologies
- Exposure to AI or ML systems such as working with APIs, LLMs, or agent-based tools at any depth
- Familiarity with UI and product workflow tools used by designers and engineers
- Examples of building tools or systems that help other people create, move faster, or work better together
- Collaborating with creative partners such as art directors, motion designers, audio designers, or illustrators
- Open-source, generative, automation-driven, or agentic projects
- Exploring multimodal interfaces like voice, vision, gesture, or AI-driven interactions
- Building for mobile platforms, including iOS, using modern development practices
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Plans including company match
- Employee Stock Purchase Program
- Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance
- Paid parental and caregiving leave
- Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)
- Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees)
- Learning and Development resources
- Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
Company Overview
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