Staff Design Engineer

Mixpanel

Staff Design Engineer at Mixpanel building AI-native design systems for product innovation. Driving design and engineering collaboration to shape the future of data analytics.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $174,600 - $213,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptNext.jsReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build the infrastructure for an AI-native design practice
Shape how Mixpanel looks and behaves in an AI-native world
Own the bridge between design and code
Stand up prototyping and AI tooling infrastructure
Set and model the craft bar

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficiency in modern front-end frameworks: React, TypeScript, JavaScript, CSS, HTML, Next.js
Experience with design systems. Ideally you've built or overhauled one at scale
Strong design sensibility: you care about craft, consistency, interaction quality, and taste
Fluency in AI-assisted workflows: canvas-to-code, code-to-canvas, AI prototyping tools, MCP integrations, and what's emerging in this space
Experience working with tools like Figma, Storybook, VSCode, Chromatic, and GitHub
A track record of working across design and engineering: you've done both, and you know how to collaborate across both
Comfortable operating with high autonomy: you set direction, influence standards, and manage complex projects without a lot of hand-holding
8+ years in design engineering, UX engineering, design technology, or a related hybrid role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Care
Mental Wellness Benefit
Generous Vacation Policy & Additional Company Holidays
Enhanced Parental Leave
Volunteer Time Off
Additional US Benefits: Pre-Tax Benefits including 401(K), Wellness Benefit, Holiday Break

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Hard Skills & Tools

ReactTypeScriptJavaScriptCSSHTMLNext.jsDesign SystemsAI Prototyping ToolsMCP IntegrationsUX Engineering

Soft Skills

Strong Design SensibilityHigh AutonomyCollaboration