Design Engineer

ABOUT US Cracken is an applied AI lab building world’s first full kill chain proactive cyber platform. Built by cyber warfare-experienced operators and AI researchers Cracken keeps digital infrastructure resilient so businesses and societies operate. WHOM WE’RE LOOKING FOR We’re looking for a Design Engineer - a rare blend of product designer and frontend developer - to own the end-to-end UI/UX of our AI-native cybersecurity platform. You will shape how security teams interact with an AI agent in high-stakes, real-world workflows. That means clean, precise interfaces where every interaction is intentional and every pixel earns its place. This is a hands-on role. You design it, you build it. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Own UI/UX from concept to production-ready code across the core product - Build and maintain a frontend design system in React + TypeScript + TailwindCSS - Translate complex security workflows into interfaces that feel intuitive to practitioners - Collaborate directly with backend engineers and security researchers to ship features fast - Define interaction patterns for human-in-the-loop AI experiences - Contribute to design reviews, component architecture, and frontend standards MUST-HAVE EXPERIENCE - 4+ years building user-facing products as a design engineer or equivalent hybrid role - Strong proficiency in ReactJS, TypeScript, and TailwindCSS - Ability to own design decisions end-to-end without a dedicated design team - Deep understanding of usability, accessibility, and responsive design - Experience working directly with engineers and PMs in fast-moving environments TECHNICAL STACK Experience with tools such as: - ReactJS + TypeScript + TailwindCSS - Figma (design handoff and systems) - WebSockets, Docker NICE TO HAVE - Experience designing for developer tools, data-intensive dashboards, or AI interfaces - Familiarity with human-in-the-loop workflows, LLM agent UX, or security tools - Contributions to open-source UI frameworks or design systems - Background in early-stage startups or cross-functional product squads - Interest in cybersecurity and/or AI-enabled tooling — curiosity is enough, deep expertise not required WHY CRACKEN? - Real-world impact Our technology is validated in high-stakes, real-world environments and grounded in hands-on internal research. - Team with a mission Ukrainian-heavy international team of PhDs, professors, and senior industry engineers, driven by intrinsic motivation and real-world adversity. - Adaptive roles We shape roles around exceptional talent — your ownership and drive will define your path. - Perfect timing Operating at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems, Cracken is uniquely positioned to build resilient security products. WHAT WE OFFER - Ownership over a core product surface - Direct collaboration with founders and senior engineers - High autonomy and real influence on product direction - Fully remote and flexible work setup - Competitive compensation Send your portfolio, GitHub, or any product work you’re proud of. Let’s talk.