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Deputy is a global SaaS workforce management company with hubs bourne, San Francisco and London, plus team members working remotely across the United States. Our platform serves over 1.5 million workers and 375,000 workplaces across 100+ countries. We are backed by top global investors and recently achieved Unicorn status.At Deputy, we’re improving the world of work, one shift at a time, for 80% of the world’s workforce: hourly workers. Despite their vital role t workplace technology has focused on those workers who sit behind a desk, but at Deputy, we transform the frontline. When businesses use Deputy, their workplaces thrive – the business is more profitable, compliant, and productive, while the workers are more engaged and happier at work.We’re becoming an AI-native company, a commitment that means you’ll be empowered (and expected) to use AI tools and thinking in your day-to-day work. You’ll have the training, support, and freedom to use AI responsibly and creatively to spark ideas, solve problems faster, and unlock new ways of working.We’re looking for a Senior Engineer to help shape and build our design system with a strong emphasis on AI-native workflows. This role sits within the design function and focuses on translating design into code while enabling AI to meaningfully participate in that process.The role also explicitly includes designer enablement — creating low-friction workflows, templates and coaching so designers can rapidly prototype and become confident “design-and-build” prototypers. You will define how the design system is structured so it can power AI-driven design-to-code workflows, and ensure designs can be efficiently generated, validated and maintained in code.ResponsibilitiesDesign-to-Code Execution (AI-Enhanced)Build and maintain production-ready UI components that accurately reflect design intentUse AI tools to accelerate implementation, iteration, and refinement of componentsValidate AI-generated outputs to ensure quality, accessibility, and consistencyAI-Driven Design System EnablementShape the design system (tokens, components, patterns) to be machine-readable and AI-friendlyContribute to workflows that enable design-to-code generation using AI, and ensure components include the metadata AI needs to generate and validate code.Identify opportunities where AI can reduce manual effort luding using AI to scaffold components, run linting, generate tests and produce documentation.Embedded Collaboration with DesignAct as a core member of the design team, participating in critiques and explorationsProvide technical perspective during design to ensure outputs are scalable and implementableHelp designers understand how their work can better support AI-driven developmentTooling & Workflow InnovationImprove integration between design tools (e.g., Figma) and engineering outputsUse AI to generate documentation, specs, and component usage guidelinesExplore AI-assisted approaches to testing (visual regression, accessibility) and validationPrototype and experiment with new AI-driven workflows for design systemsConsistency, Quality & AccessibilityEnsure high fidelity between design and implementationMaintain accessibility and inclusive design standards across componentsContribute to shared standards that improve system consistency across design and codeAdoption & AdvocacyCreate documentation and examples that serve both designers and engineersSupport teams in using the design system effectivelyAdvocate for workflows that improve speed without compromising qualitA design system that can be effectively leveraged by AI for generation, validation, and maintenanceFaster iteration from design to production through AI-assisted workflowsHigh fidelity between design intent and shipped UI, even with AI in the loopIncreased efficiency for both designers and engineers using the systemSkills & Experience~4–6 years of experience ign engineering, or design systemsStrong proficiency , JavaScript/TypeScriptExperience building UI components in modern frameworks (Vue, React, etc.)Strong design sensibility and attention to detail (visual and interaction)Experience working closely with design tools (e.g., Figma, tokens, variants)Experience or strong interest in AI-assisted design and development workflowsUnderstanding of accessibility and inclusive design practicesFamiliarity with design tokens and system architecture across design and codeAbility to operate fluently between design and engineering contextsEmployee PerksEnjoy a flexible work policy (with a work-from-home stipend to set you up for success!)Own A piece of Deputy via our Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP)Take paid parental leave to support you and your familyStay protected with Group Salary Continuance InsuranceAccess support through our Employee Assistance ProgramEnjoy additional leave days — including study assistance, celebration days and volunteeringJoonging and connectionGet creative at our annual HackathonsTake advantage of our novated leasing for electric vehicles, internet reimbursement and more!Deputy believes in equal opportunity and that inclusiveness and diversity promotes innovation. Our global team members are from a variety of cultures. And we welcome different perspective and skills.
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