Design Engineer

About PolymarketPolymarket is the world’s largest prediction market platform. We enable individuals to express views on real-world events by trading on outcomes across politics, economics, sports, culture, and current affairs. Built as a peer-to-peer marketplace with no centralized “house,” Polymarket aggregates diverse opinions into transparent, market-based probabilities that reflect collective expectations about the future.We're growing fast – both in terms of volume ($21B traded in 2025) and adoption as an alternative news source. Our ambition is to become a ubiquitous beacon of truth in global media and we need your help adding fuel to the fire.About the rolePolymarket is looking for a design engineer. There are special types of people who love front-end hacking just as much as user-obsessed product design. If that’s you, we want to work together.The design engineering team is responsible for delivering highly polished, intuitive, and engaging interfaces across all of Polymarket’s products. You’ll partner closely with product designers, engineers, and our founder directly to design and create delightful interactive experiences that make prediction markets more accessible, transparent, and enjoyable for all.What you’ll doBuild and prototype. You’ll code new UI components, animations, and interactions that enhance the overall product experience. You’ll be an advocate for best practices in front-end development and performance optimization.Establish a system. You’ll contribute to Polymarket’s design system, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and performance across all touchpoints.Cross-company collaboration. You’ll work closely with designers and other engineers to define, design, and implement high-quality user experiences.Craft experiences end-to-end. You’ll help lead the technical roadmap for the full product lifecycle—from ideation to implementation and iteration—with a strong sense of ownership.Plan for the future. You’ll keep up with emerging web technologies, design trends, and the evolving blockchain space to continuously elevate Polymarket’s user experience.What we’re looking forCrackedObsessed with product4+ years of professional development experienceProficiency in front-end technologies (React, Next.js, TypeScript) with a focus on interactions, animation, performance, readability, and polish.Deep understanding of design principles (typography, layout, color, illustration). Experience working with Figma, design tokens, and design systems to bridge the gap between design and development.Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation) with a keen eye for detailA passion for the markets, truth, & freedom of speech.Understanding of DeFi and financial markets is a nice to have. Willingness to learn about them is a must.BenefitsCompetitive salary & equityUnlimited PTO, Health, Vision, & Dental coverage401k matchHardware setup — new MacBook Pro, big display, & accessories.