Sift · 4 months ago
UI/UX Designer, Design Language
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$160K/yr - $200K/yr
8+ years expSift is a fast-growing startup focused on building data infrastructure for next-generation machines. They are seeking a UI/UX Designer to create and own Sift’s visual design language, working closely with various teams to design intuitive and scalable systems that enhance user experience.
Machine LearningSaaSSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Define and maintain Sift’s design system, including reusable components and patterns
Translate complex architectures and telemetry workflows into clear, intuitive visuals
Visualize large-scale, high-frequency data in ways that are both beautiful and informative
Partner with marketing, product, engineering, and customers to ensure design resonates with technical users
Create reusable templates, frameworks, and patterns to increase speed and consistency
Ensure every design reflects the precision and quality of Sift’s platform
Act as a visual translator, bridging technical complexity with design clarity
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in UI/UX, design systems, or data visualization
Strong portfolio demonstrating visual clarity, systems thinking, and technical storytelling
Experience designing for B2B SaaS or infrastructure-oriented products
Proven ability to transform technical input into clear visual outputs (diagrams, workflows, visual systems)
Comfort working independently while leading cross-functional projects
Proficiency in Figma; familiarity with motion design or front-end implementation a plus
Clear communication skills; able to explain design rationale to technical and non-technical stakeholders
Curiosity for technical audiences, complex systems, and design problem-solving
Portfolio Required: Please include a link to your portfolio or design examples. Applications without visual work samples will not be reviewed
Due to the nature of our work, U.S. Citizenship or Green Card status is required to meet ITAR / EAR compliance requirements
Preferred
Experience in aerospace, defense, autonomy, or energy
Background in system modeling (mechanical, software, or process)
Prior work on developer documentation, architecture explainers, or product walkthroughs
Benefits
Plus equity and benefits.
Company
Sift
Sift offers transformative tools for machine creators to innovate at speed and scale.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$25MKey Investors
Google VenturesEarthrise Ventures
2024-06-25Series A· $17.5M
2023-11-07Seed· $7.5M
2022-12-01Pre Seed
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