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Principal Engineer – Design Systems
| Company | Yahoo |
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| Location | United States |
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| Salary | $143625 – $299375 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
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Requirements
- Extensive front-end engineering experience with React.js and TypeScript.
- Proven ability to translate design specifications (Figma or similar tools) into functional, pixel-perfect front-end implementations.
- Deep understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG), responsiveness, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Experience optimizing front-end performance, including familiarity with techniques for improving load times and rendering efficiency.
- Strong collaboration skills and experience working closely with design and engineering teams to ensure consistent user experiences.
Responsibilities
- Build and refine reusable UI components using React and TypeScript.
- Accurately translate detailed Figma designs into responsive, production-quality front-end code.
- Ensure accessibility standards, responsiveness, and cross-browser compatibility across all UI components and pages.
- Collaborate closely with designers, engineers, and product teams to uphold visual consistency and UX excellence.
- Proactively identify and resolve front-end performance bottlenecks, optimizing for speed and scalability.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exceptional expertise in front-end styling, system patterns, tokens, and detailed interaction fidelity.
- Strong visual design instincts and attention to UI quality, precision, and scalability.
- Proven ability to systematically approach UI-layer architecture and optimization.
