Design Engineer, Canada

The Role: Creative Execution at Scale

Ashby is looking for a rare breed of builder who refuses to be siloed into just 'design' or 'engineering.' As a Design Engineer, you won't just be handing off mockups or styling components; you will own the entire lifecycle of a feature. From initial wireframing and user research to implementing the final React code and optimizing the Postgres data model, you act as a full-stack architect of the user experience. You will be responsible for setting the visual bar for a product used by industry leaders like Notion and Shopify, ensuring that every interaction feels polished and intuitive.

AI-First Engineering Culture

At Ashby, 'vibe coding' isn't just a trend—it's a core strategy for maintaining a high-leverage, small-team environment. The company provides an unlimited AI token budget and utilizes sophisticated internal tooling to automate code reviews, triage customer issues, and generate production-ready code. By offloading the repetitive aspects of the TypeScript and Node.js stack to AI, you are free to focus on the high-level product thinking and bespoke design work that makes the platform stand out.

What You'll Achieve

• Own the Stack: Work across a modern architecture featuring React, GraphQL, and Node.js to build composable, high-performance UI systems.
• Ship Rapidly: Join a culture that favors shipping and iterating over endless meetings. You'll get features into the hands of 100,000+ users and gather real-world feedback almost instantly.
• Shape the System: Beyond individual features, you will evolve the in-house design system, creating the building blocks that allow the entire engineering team to build beautiful, consistent interfaces with ease.