Staff Design System Engineer – UI Foundation

Bitwarden

Staff Design System Engineer building accessible, reusable UI components for Bitwarden’s password and identity security products. Leading Angular design-system development, documentation, accessibility, and front-end guidance across web, desktop, and browser clients.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $245,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in building Angular web applications and reusable libraries with robust APIs, alongside a strong focus on accessibility standards such as WCAG. Proficient in collaborating with designers to implement design systems and documenting component usage effectively.

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Angular Web Application DevelopmentReusable Library DevelopmentWCAG ComplianceTailwind CSSFigma Collaboration

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Hard Skills

AngularReusable LibrariesWCAGTailwind CSSComponent ModelingStorybookDeveloper-Facing Documentation

Soft Skills

Collaborative MindsetAdaptabilityExcellent CommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

FigmaStorybookComponent Libraries

Industry Keywords

Open SourceInternet SecurityDesign SystemAccessibility

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularOpen Source

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain core front-end cross-cutting areas of Bitwarden’s codebase
Implement and maintain a shared design system and UI component library for web, desktop, and browser extension clients
Support teams in identifying and executing componentization and reusability opportunities
Provide tooling and design documentation to enable team success
Become an expert and authority on the platform front-end codebase and design system component library
Lead development of fully accessible components and update components for new features
Document component usage clearly for consumers
Collaborate with designers to implement the design system
Guide teams on componentization, reuse, and front-end best practices
Participate in code reviews and mentor others
Contribute bug fixes submitted by the user community

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated expertise building Angular web applications
Demonstrated expertise building reusable libraries with robust APIs from a unified design system perspective
Demonstrated experience collaborating with designers and implementing specifications from Figma or similar tools
Demonstrated experience with WCAG and implementing accessible experiences
Experience with Tailwind CSS for component styling
Experience writing developer-facing usage documentation
Experience with Storybook or another component modeling toolset
Collaborative and adaptable mindset
Openness, authenticity, and excellent communication skills
Enthusiasm for open source and better internet security
Excellent problem-solving skills
Must be located in the United States
Bitwarden does not offer visa sponsorship at this time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work with an all-remote team
Personal and professional development through the #growth-club
Support for taking on new challenges and learning and growing
Work with motivated and supportive team members across the world
Exposure to security and open source software technology markets