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Principal Engineer – Design Systems

Principal Engineer – Design Systems

CompanyYahoo
LocationUnited States
Salary$143625 – $299375
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelSenior, Expert or higher

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.