About UsCracken is an applied AI lab building world’s first full kill chain proactive cyber platform. Built by cyber warfare-experienced operators and AI researchers Cracken keeps digital infrastructure resilient so businesses and societies operate.Whom We’re Looking ForWe're looking for a Design Engineer who is equally comfortable in Figma and in a code editor, to own the end-to-end UI/UX of our AI-native cybersecurity platform. You will shape how security teams interact with an AI agent in high-stakes, real-world workflows. Clean, precise interfaces where every interaction is intentional and every pixel earns its place. This is a hands-on role: you design it, you build it, and you take it from a rough version to something ready to ship.What You’ll DoOwn UI/UX from concept to production-ready code across the core productBuild and maintain a frontend design system in React + TypeScript + TailwindCSSTranslate complex security workflows into interfaces that feel intuitive to practitionersCollaborate directly with backend engineers and security researchers to ship features fastDefine interaction patterns for human-in-the-loop AI experiencesContribute to design reviews, component architecture, and frontend standardsMust-Have ExperienceVibe-coding experience is mandatory. Must have hands-on experience with AI-assisted coding tools, including but not limited to Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, and similar vibe-coding solutions.4+ years building user-facing products as a design engineer or equivalent hybrid roleStrong proficiency in ReactJS, TypeScript, and TailwindCSSAbility to own design decisions end-to-end without a dedicated design teamDeep understanding of usability, accessibility, and responsive designExperience working directly with engineers and PMs in fast-moving environmentsComfortable moving from a rough prototype to a polished, production-ready result without extended back and forthTECHNICAL STACKExperience with tools such as:ReactJS + TypeScript + TailwindCSSFigma (design handoff and systems)WebSockets, DockerNice to HaveExperience designing for developer tools, data-intensive dashboards, or AI interfacesFamiliarity with human-in-the-loop workflows, LLM agent UX, or security toolsContributions to open-source UI frameworks or design systemsBackground in early-stage startups or cross-functional product squadsInterest in cybersecurity and/or AI-enabled tooling, curiosity is enough, deep expertise not requiredWhy Cracken?Real-world impactOur technology is validated in high-stakes, real-world environments and grounded in hands-on internal research.Team with a missionUkrainian-heavy international team of PhDs, professors, and senior industry engineers, driven by intrinsic motivation and real-world adversity.Adaptive rolesWe shape roles around exceptional talent — your ownership and drive will define your path.Perfect timingOperating at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems, Cracken is uniquely positioned to build resilient security products.What We OfferOwnership over a core product surfaceDirect collaboration with founders and senior engineersHigh autonomy and real influence on product directionFully remote and flexible work setupCompetitive compensationSend your portfolio, GitHub, or any product work you’re proud of. Let’s talk.
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