Design Engineer

Summary

Join Istari Digital, a digital engineering software company, as a Design Technologist to shape the user experience of complex infrastructure systems. You will create intuitive interfaces for cloud, security, and data technologies, accessible to users of varying technical backgrounds. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify user needs and translate insights into designs. Responsibilities include creating intuitive visualizations, working with engineering teams for implementation, conducting usability testing, and contributing to the design system. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2-6 years of experience designing digital products for technical or enterprise software. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered, including 100% company-paid medical/dental/vision premiums, unlimited PTO, 401k, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field (equivalent practical experience will be considered)
• 2-6 years of experience designing digital products, with demonstrated work on technical or enterprise software
• Portfolio showcasing ability to simplify complex technical concepts through thoughtful design
• Experience designing systems for access control, resource management, or data governance
• Proficiency with modern design tools such as Figma, Sketch
• Familiarity with user research methodologies and usability testing techniques
• Knowledge of design systems and component libraries
• Understanding of web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of product managers, engineers, and customer success professionals to identify user needs and create elegant solutions for infrastructure management
• Conduct user research to understand the workflows, pain points, and mental models of digital engineering specialists
• Translate these insights into wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs that address complex challenges while maintaining simplicity and usability
• Design interfaces that represent complex workflows, relationships, permission models, understand system status and make informed decisions
• Design dashboards, configuration interfaces, and workflow experiences that balance power with accessibility
• Effectively present technical concepts through thoughtful information architecture and visual design
• Work closely with engineering teams to ensure your designs are implemented with fidelity
• Create detailed specifications, collaborate during development, and validate the final product against design intentions
• Contribute to our design system, creating reusable patterns and components specific to infrastructure workflows that promote consistency and accelerate development
• Conduct usability testing to validate design decisions and iterate based on real user feedback
• Synthesize feedback from technical and non-technical users alike to create experiences that serve diverse audiences
• Advocate for user needs while balancing technical constraints and business requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data visualization techniques
• Knowledge of specific infrastructure technologies (AWS services, security protocols, data platforms like Snowflake)
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), security tools, or data management solutions

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Employee Premiums are 100% Company Paid
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Work Hours
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) with federal government holidays
• Competitive Compensation
• 401k
• Company Stock Options
• Home Office Setup Budget
• Reimbursement for approved trainings and subscriptions
• Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)