Senior Design Engineer

Wellthy • Jersey City, NJ

2d • $140,000 - $160,000 • Remote

About The Position

Why Wellthy is for you! At Wellthy , we dream of a world where everyone has the care infrastructure they need to manage their own health and the health and well-being of their loved ones. We’re building something new in the care space - reimagining how care is delivered, accessed, and supported by families around the globe. As we grow, we’re seeking collaborative, curious, and purpose-driven teammates to help us expand what’s possible. Our work is grounded in the expertise of seasoned care professionals who deeply understand families’ real challenges paired with agile, tech-powered solutions that deliver support efficiently and at scale. We embrace a mindset of continuous learning, especially around emerging technologies. Tools like AI and other innovations are accelerators, enabling us to scale our impact, work smarter, and stay at the forefront of care delivery. We partner with leading companies including more than 35 Fortune 500 companies to support the care needs of their workforces globally. We also work alongside health plans and carriers to embed care support into their offerings, enhancing the experience and outcomes for members. We’re building, evolving, and expanding the market category for care, and we’re looking for responsive, collaborative, curious, and purposeful colleagues to join us. As our Sr. Design Engineer , you will have a significant impact on the product and engineering team’s ability to rapidly deliver high quality solutions. You have front-end engineering skills as well as strong design taste. Our work is grounded in the expertise of seasoned care professionals who deeply understand families’ real challenges paired with agile, tech-powered solutions that deliver support efficiently and at scale. We embrace a mindset of continuous learning, especially around emerging technologies. AI and other innovations are accelerators, enabling us to scale our impact, work smarter, and stay at the forefront of care delivery. You will report directly to the Engineering Manager .

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience designing and building web applications for multiple projects
• Experience working in Figma and contributing to a design system
• Strong visual and UX design taste
• Familiarity with Tailwind and React
• Passion to learn new technologies and skills
• Proven sense of ownership and self-management demonstrated through clear communication and follow-through on commitments
• Experience with automated build and deployment pipelines and testing frameworks

Nice To Haves

• To be successful in this role, you’ll need to be open to learning, experimenting, and evolving.
• Comfort with emerging technology and curiosity around how tools like AI can support your workflow or help families more effectively is a plus.
• Curiosity and experience with exploring how AI can transform your work

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of complex software, ensuring alignment with project requirements and design standards.
• Contribute directly to the design system.
• Identify and address UX quick-wins throughout the product.
• Partner closely with the Chief Experience Officer and designers to raise standards at the point of implementation.
• Support engineering team with design decisions, fill in UX gaps where complete designs do not exist.
• Write high-quality, efficient, and maintainable code, setting an example for coding practices and adhering to best practices.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, providing constructive feedback not just on code quality but also ensuring visual and UX design standards are met
• Troubleshoot and resolve intricate technical issues, conducting root cause analysis and implementing effective solutions.
• Innovate by researching and adopting emerging technologies, tools, and practices.
• Contribute to comprehensive testing strategies, including unit testing, integration testing, and continuous integration practices.
• Enhance monitoring and logging of errors generated from the front-end.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including technical design specifications and implementation guides.
• Support the production operations of the applications by participating in technical support and release duty rotations.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices related to design and front-end engineering
• Be a change maker that positively impacts caregivers by providing a better digital healthcare experience, contributing to our Company's mission.

Benefits

• Remote work environment.
• Medical, dental and vision benefits within 30 days of hire.
• Retirement saving account with matching company contributions.
• Mental health benefits.
• 15 days paid vacation, two additional days for each subsequent years (up to a maximum of 25 days).
• Sick Time, Mental Health Days, and Caregiving Days.
• Professional development initiatives for growth.
• Generous parental leave (maternal and paternal) during a new child’s first year (born into family or adopted) and pregnancy loss leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed