Founding Design Engineer - AI-Powered Government Solutions
About the Role
We are seeking a Founding Design Engineer to join our team at GovWell, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the frontend architecture of our AI-powered government solutions. This Founding Design Engineer remote position allows you to work closely with our founders and contribute to a mission that truly matters: improving the efficiency and accessibility of government services.
What You'll Do
- Own frontend architecture foundations, including shared component systems, state patterns, and UI primitives.
- Translate system-level design direction into composable, reusable React components.
- Establish and enforce accessibility standards across the platform, including WCAG compliance and inclusive interaction patterns.
- Improve performance across high-volume operational workflows.
- Design and implement safe, interpretable human-in-the-loop interaction primitives for AI-powered features.
- Embed early with product pods to shape implementation strategy and maintain frontend consistency.
- Continuously refactor and consolidate existing surfaces to reduce entropy and improve usability over time.
Requirements
- 5+ years building complex SaaS frontend systems in React and TypeScript.
- Experience designing, scaling, or maintaining a shared design system.
- Strong frontend systems thinker who builds primitives and reusable patterns rather than one-off pages.
- Deep familiarity with accessibility standards, inclusive design, and performance optimization.
- Comfortable translating design intent into durable technical abstractions.
- Experience collaborating closely with product designers in fast-moving environments.
- Able to guide frontend direction without becoming a bottleneck.
- Startup-oriented operator who moves quickly while preserving quality.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with AI technologies and their application in frontend development.
- Experience in government or public sector projects.
- Knowledge of additional frontend frameworks or libraries.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary ranging from $190,000 to $210,000 per year.
- Equity / stock options to share in our success.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) program to help you save for the future.
- Flexible PTO to support your work-life balance.
This Founding Design Engineer role at GovWell offers a unique opportunity to shape AI-driven solutions for government services. With a competitive salary and equity options, you'll make a significant impact in a rapidly growing startup.
Who Will Succeed Here
Proficient in building scalable applications using React and TypeScript, with a strong emphasis on frontend architecture and performance optimization to ensure efficient delivery of AI-powered solutions.
Demonstrates a clear understanding of accessibility standards and best practices, ensuring that all government solutions are inclusive and user-friendly for a diverse range of users.
Possesses a proactive mindset and the ability to work independently in a hybrid environment, while also collaborating effectively with founders and cross-functional teams to drive innovative solutions.
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