Y Combinator
Software Product Design Engineer
San Francisco, California, USPosted 9 months ago$185,000 – $485,000
Full TimeUS
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Job Description
Build polished, thoughtful product experiences at YC Y Combinator builds the software that runs YC — internal tools used by partners and founders, public products used by the broader startup ecosystem
Key Highlights
- Turn design mocks (yours or others’) into pixel-perfect , production-ready frontends using modern web tech.
- Iterate on existing interfaces by improving layout, interaction quality, motion, and design consistency.
- Work closely with engineers, partners, and stakeholders — you’ll own the design and implementation of features end-to-end.
- Rapidly prototype and “vibe code” to explore ideas, gather feedback, and iterate quickly.
- Contribute to design systems, component libraries, and patterns that raise the bar for frontend quality across YC.
Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building or maintaining design systems.
- Contributions to open source UI libraries or design resources.
- Background in internal tools, admin dashboards, or developer-facing products.
Skills & Technologies
ReactTypeScriptCSSFigma
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$185,000 – $485,000
Location
San Francisco, California, US
Posted
9 months ago
Country
US