Staff Software Engineer, Design Systems

About Kandji

Kandji is the Apple device management and security platform that empowers secure and productive global work. With Kandji, Apple devices transform themselves into enterprise-ready endpoints, with all the right apps, settings, and security systems in place. Through advanced automation and thoughtful experiences, we’re bringing much-needed harmony to the way IT, InfoSec, and Apple device users work today and tomorrow.

Some of the smartest money in tech has partnered with Kandji to realize our vision, including Tiger Global, Felicis, Greycroft, First Round Capital, and Okta Ventures. In July 2024, Kandji raised $100 million in capital from General Catalyst, bringing Kandji’s valuation to $850 Million.

Since Kandji’s Series C in 2021, the company has seen a 600%+ increase in annual recurring revenue, and its customer base has grown nearly 4X across 40+ industries. Notable customers include Allbirds, Canva, and Notion, and the company has partnerships with such industry giants as ServiceNow, AWS, and Okta.

Kandji was also named to Forbes’ Next Billion Dollar Startup List 2023 and recognized as a top venture-backed startup with the potential to reach unicorn status.

The Opportunity

At Kandji, we believe design systems, and associated component libraries, are the foundation for creating consistent, accessible, and scalable experiences across our product suite. As a Staff Software Engineer, Design Systems, you will play a key role in transforming how design and development align, helping us continue to build world-class experiences within our products.

We are looking for a front-end engineer with a passion for building robust, responsive, and reusable components using modern UI frameworks, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to producing consistent and intuitive user experiences.

How You’ll Make a Difference Day-to-Day

• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and other engineers to create a cohesive design system that is scalable and user-friendly.
• Develop high-quality, reusable front-end components that are consistent with the design system, ensuring seamless integration across the web application.
• Contribute to the evolution of our design system by creating and refining components, maintaining detailed documentation, and ensuring alignment with design standards.
• Lead the development of tools and processes to improve the design-to-development handoff and drive adoption of the design system.
• Ensure a high level of code quality through code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD best practices.
• Build intuitive, visually consistent UIs while considering performance, accessibility, and scalability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues, providing timely fixes to maintain the integrity of the design system.
• Become an expert in our design system, advocating for design consistency and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement it.

We’d love to hear from you if you have

• 7+ years of front-end engineering experience working with React to develop user-facing features or scalable platforms, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Experience building and maintaining component libraries that support theming, localization, and customizability.
• A strong visual sense and ability to deliver pixel-perfect user interfaces that align with design specifications.
• Experience collaborating with designers to translate design mockups from design tools like Figma into reusable front-end components.
• Experience working in agile teams in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Experience implementing accessibility standards within large codebases to ensure inclusive, user-friendly interfaces that comply with WCAG guidelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with an ability to identify, break down, and solve complex challenges that have no known solution.
• Experience optimizing front-end performance, including lazy loading, code splitting, and efficient state management.
• Ability to influence design and engineering decisions across teams, driving alignment around the design system vision.
• Required to work on-site 5x a week in our Miami office (Coral Gables).

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary
• 100% individual and dependent medical + dental + vision coverage
• 401(k) with a 4% company match
• 20 days PTO
• 14 paid holidays per year
• 10 health and wellness days per year
• Kandji Wellness Week off July 1 - July 5, 2024
• Equity for full-time employees
• Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents
• Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Modern Health - Mental Health Benefits - Individual and Dependents
• Fertility Benefits
• Working Advantage Employee Discounts
• Monthly utilities stipend
• Free onsite fitness center
• Free parking
• Lunch 5 days/week
• Exciting opportunities for career growth
• An outstanding, inclusive culture

We are excited to be serving a significant need for a fast-growing market, and are proud of the high-performing team we have brought together so far. If you’re someone who wants to engage in new, exciting projects that will challenge your skills in the best way possible, we would love to connect with you.

At Kandji we believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome those from all backgrounds and varying experiences.

Kandji is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status or any other status protected by applicable law.