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Block · 1 day ago

Design Engineer, Design Intelligence

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

$185K/yr - $327K/yr

Block is building the foundation for a new generation of design intelligence, creating systems and tools to help people turn ideas into usable products. The role involves designing and evolving AI-assisted tools that support designers and developers, translating design intent into programmable systems, and collaborating with partners to integrate design, engineering, and AI.

Financial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design, build, and evolve AI-assisted tools that support designers and developers in their everyday work

Translate design intent and brand expression into flexible, programmable systems and agents

Prototype and explore new interface patterns, including generative, agent-driven, and multimodal experiences

Build extensible infrastructure—such as plugins, automation tools, and workflows—that can be adopted and adapted by many teams

Work closely with design and engineering partners to shape how design, engineering, and AI come together at Block

Qualification

AI-assisted toolsDesign engineeringModern front-end technologiesAIML systemsUIProduct workflow toolsOpen-source projectsMultimodal interfacesMobile platform developmentCollaboration with creative partners

Required

Experience shipping software or tools that solve real problems, in professional, academic, or independent settings

Hands-on work in design engineering, design systems, creative tooling, or related hybrid roles

Comfort working with modern front-end technologies

Exposure to AI or ML systems such as working with APIs, LLMs, or agent-based tools at any depth

Familiarity with UI and product workflow tools used by designers and engineers

Examples of building tools or systems that help other people create, move faster, or work better together

Preferred

Collaborating with creative partners such as art directors, motion designers, audio designers, or illustrators

Open-source, generative, automation-driven, or agentic projects

Exploring multimodal interfaces like voice, vision, gesture, or AI-driven interactions

Building for mobile platforms, including iOS, using modern development practices

Benefits

Healthcare coverage (Medical, Vision and Dental insurance)

Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Plans including company match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Wellness programs, including access to mental health, 1:1 financial planners, and a monthly wellness allowance

Paid parental and caregiving leave

Paid time off (including 12 paid holidays)

Paid sick leave (1 hour per 26 hours worked (max 80 hours per calendar year to the extent legally permissible) for non-exempt employees and covered by our Flexible Time Off policy for exempt employees)

Learning and Development resources

Paid Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits

Company

Block

Glassdoor3.9

Block is one company built from many blocks, all united by the same purpose of economic empowerment.

Founded in 1990

Oakland, California, US

10001+ employees

https://block.xyz/

H1B Sponsorship

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