Staff Product Engineer in London

Not metaphorically — literally: an infinite, multiplayer surface where millions of people think together, run workshops, map systems, and build things. The Design Systems team sits at a critical leverage point in this mission. We define the foundations that allow the entire product organisation to build with consistency, quality, and speed — from components and tokens to patterns and tooling that shape how Miro feels across every surface.As AI changes how software is built, our design system is evolving too. We are building an AI-native system where generated code uses the right components, tokens, and patterns by default. But our ambition goes beyond compliance. A great design system does not just enforce rules — it encodes craft, taste, and the details that make an experience feel intentional.You prototype in code because it is the most honest medium, you build the primitives that others ship on, and you help define the difference between something that works and something that feels truly great.About the RoleAs a Staff Design Engineer, Design Systems, you will own the evolution of Miro’s design system as a foundation for product quality, scalability, and craft. You will shape how components, tokens, patterns, and AI-generated experiences come together to create a coherent and delightful user experience.You will work across the canvas and AI portfolio, partnering closely with product designers, engineers, and product managers to establish the standards, tools, and practices that help teams build better experiences faster.At this level, your impact goes beyond what you personally ship. You will raise the quality bar across the organisation by creating systems others can build on, mentoring teams, and turning design principles into scalable engineering practices.What you'll doOwn and evolve Miro’s design system foundations, including component architecture, token strategy, theming, and contribution models that keep the system coherent as the organisation scales.Define how AI-generated interfaces can be compliant by default, embedding design system patterns, accessibility standards, and quality checks into the development workflow.Build canvas-grade primitives that support Miro’s real-time, multiplayer experience while maintaining performance and responsiveness across devices.Create patterns, tools, and frameworks that help designers and engineers move faster with confidence.Partner with teams across the Canvas and AI portfolio to solve complex interaction challenges and establish scalable solutions.Write, document, and teach — creating shared understanding and helping grow design engineering as a practice at Miro.What you'll needDeep expertise in React, TypeScript, and modern frontend architecture, with strong opinions shaped by building and shipping products.Experience designing and building scalable design systems, component libraries, and governance models.Strong understanding of design principles and visual craft — including typography, spacing, alignment, colour, contrast, motion, and interaction details.A product mindset and strong design judgement: you can recognise the difference between something that works and something that feels right, and you can articulate why.Strong understanding of motion and interaction design, including animation principles, easing, timing, and performance considerations.Experience building AI-powered experiences and understanding the unique UX challenges of probabilistic systems, including streaming, uncertainty, latency, and trust.Experience with AI development patterns such as structured outputs, streaming APIs, and designing reliable experiences around AI-generated content.The ability to prototype quickly in code — you reach for the browser when exploring ideas and use implementation as a way of thinking.Strong communication and influence skills, with the ability to mentor others, establish standards, and drive quality across teams.What's in it for youCompetitive equity packageLunch, snacks and drinks provided in the officeWellbeing benefit and WFH equipment allowanceAnnual learning and development allowance to grow your skills and careerOpportunity to work for a globally diverse teamAbout MiroMiro is a visual workspace for innovation that enables distributed teams of any size to build the next big thing. The platform's infinite canvas enables teams to lead engaging workshops and meetings, design products, brainstorm ideas, and more. Miro was founded in 2011 and currently has more than 1,600 employees in 13 hubs around the world.Check out more about life at Miro: Youtube: Blog: Instagram: At Miro, we strive to create and foster an environment of belonging and collaboration across cultural differences. Diversity invites all talent with different demography, identities and styles to step in, and inclusion invites them to step closer together. Miro handles and uses personal data of job applicants in line with its Recruitment Privacy Policy found here.