Senior Design Systems Engineer (Remote Eligible)

For over 20 years, Smartsheet has helped people and teams achieve–well, anything. From seamless work management to smart, scalable solutions, we’ve always worked with flow. We’re building tools that empower teams to automate the manual, uncover insights, and scale smarter. But more than that, we’re creating space– space to think big, take action, and unlock the kind of work that truly matters. Because when challenge meets purpose, and passion turns into progress, that’s magic at work, and it’s what we show up for everyday. Our Design Systems Engineers are front-end specialists who bring scalable, accessible, and performant design components to life. Sitting at the intersection of design and engineering, you will help architect, implement, and evolve our design system to ensure consistency, efficiency, and high-quality user experiences across our product surface. As a member of the Design Systems team, you’ll partner closely with product engineers, designers, and accessibility experts to create and maintain reusable, production-ready UI components and tooling. You’ll also help shape our front-end development standards and ensure our systems are easy to adopt, extend, and contribute to. You will report to our Design Systems Engineering Manager located in our Bellevue, WA office, or you may work remotely from anywhere in the US where Smartsheet is a registered employer. You Will: • Build and maintain scalable, reusable UI components and patterns in alignment with design system guidelines and accessibility standards • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate design specifications into robust, maintainable front-end code • Support engineering teams by publishing and maintaining multiple code packages, documenting best practices, providing implementation guidance, and enabling adoption of system components • Contribute to design system architecture decisions and code reviews, considering performance, accessibility, and API design • Partner with designers to explore new interaction patterns and codify them into reusable building blocks • Develop internal tooling, such as CLI tools, linting rules, or Figma plugins, to streamline workflows for engineers and designers • Create functional prototypes or proof-of-concepts when necessary to validate design or technical feasibility • Advocate for system adoption, consistent UI, and quality code through reviews, presentations, and collaboration You Have: • 5+ Years of experience as a front-end engineer, UI engineer, or design systems contributor • Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Node.js, React, and CSS • Demonstrated experience building and maintaining design systems or shared component libraries in production • Passion for creating systems that accelerate the work of engineers and designers • Passion for building positive relationships between product, design and engineering • Strong understanding of accessibility (WCAG), responsive design, and cross-browser compatibility • Familiarity with automated testing for UI components (e.g., Jest, Testing Library, Storybook) • Excellent communication and documentation skills, especially when collaborating across disciplines • Bonus: Experience developing Figma plugins Current US Perks & Benefits: • HSA, 100% employer-paid premiums, or Buy-up medical/vision and dental coverage options for full-time employees • 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay) • Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity • Flexible Time Away Program, plus Sick Time Off • US employees are automatically covered under Smartsheet-sponsored life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability plans • US employees receive 12 paid holidays per year • Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave • Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community • Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to Udemy online courses • Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account • Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S. (role specific) Smartsheet provides a competitive base salary range for roles that may be hired in different geographic areas we are licensed to operate our business from. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, level of professional, educational experience, skills, and specific candidate location. In addition, this role will be eligible for a market competitive incentive opportunity. US Base Salary Pay Range $132,500—$173,750 USD Get to Know Us: At Smartsheet, your ideas are heard, your potential is supported, and your contributions have real impact. You’ll have the freedom to explore, push boundaries, and grow beyond your role. We welcome diverse perspectives and nontraditional paths—because we know that impact comes from individuals who care deeply and challenge thoughtfully. When you’re doing work that stretches you, excites you, and connects you to something bigger, that’s magic at work. Let’s build what’s next, together. Equal Opportunity Employer: Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Germany, Costa Rica, Japan, Bulgaria, and India. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know. #LI-Remote Apply tot his job