General Motors

Senior Design Engineer - GM Design System

General Motors$110K — $130K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical or design-related field or equivalent work experience.
  • 5+ years as a Design Engineer or Design Technologist.
  • Experience in building design systems or UI libraries with modern HTML.
  • Proficient in modern CSS architecture, vanilla JavaScript, and TypeScript.
  • Deep knowledge of semantic HTML, WCAG, and ARIA accessibility standards.
  • Experience in performance optimization and enhanced user experience.
  • Hands-on experience with AI-enabled design systems and code generation tools.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a scalable design system using Stencil.
  • Extend design components for React and Angular platforms.
  • Write accessible HTML compliant with WCAG and ARIA standards.
  • Build modular, maintainable CSS for large-scale applications.
  • Translate Figma designs into production-ready code with designers.
  • Contribute to design system documentation and coding standards.
  • Integrate components into CI/CD pipelines with robust testing support.
  • Explore AI capabilities for streamlining design workflows.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Opportunity to lead innovative design system projects.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge AI technology in design.
  • Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance.
  • Emphasis on continuous learning and professional development.
Full Job Description
Job Description
The Role

We're looking for a Senior Design Engineer to help evolve and scale our enterprise design system for the web. In this role, you'll collaborate with designers, engineers, and platform teams to build accessible, performant, and reusable components that power consistent experiences across multiple products and platforms. You'll also contribute to the processes, tools, and standards that enable design excellence at scale, including establishing the patterns and infrastructure needed to support AI-assisted design and development workflows.

What You'll Do
  • Develop and maintain a scalable design system authored in Stencil and distributed as framework-agnostic Web Components.
  • Extend the system to React and Angular consumers through framework wrappers and integration support.
  • Write semantic, accessible HTML aligned with WCAG and WAI-ARIA best practices, including keyboard navigation, focus management, and screen reader support. Ensure consistent behavior across browsers, devices, and assistive technologies.
  • Build modular, maintainable CSS for large-scale applications. Build flexible, reusable components with a focus on performance, accessibility, and self-documentation.
  • Translate Figma designs into production-ready code, collaborating closely with designers.
  • Contribute to design system documentation and to the coding standards and best practices that keep it consistent over time.
  • Work with engineering teams to integrate components into CI/CD pipelines and support robust testing (unit, visual regression, accessibility).
  • Explore and integrate AI capabilities into design system workflows, streamlining component generation, design token mapping, and automated documentation.
  • Make the design system consumable by AI coding tools and agents as easily as by people, publishing components, tokens, and usage guidelines in machine-readable formats with Storybook as the foundation.


Your Skills & Abilities
  • A bachelor's degree in a technical or design related field, or work experience commensurate with education.
  • 5+ years of experience working as a professional Design Engineer or Design Technologist.
  • Experience building or contributing to design systems or UI libraries. Strong experience with modern HTML, modern CSS architecture, vanilla JavaScript, and TypeScript (independent of framework abstractions).
  • Solid understanding of front-end architecture and strategies for scaling CSS in enterprise environments.
  • Deep knowledge of semantic HTML, WCAG, and ARIA accessibility standards.
  • Experience with progressive enhancement and performance optimization.
  • Experience with design tokens, Style Dictionary, or similar tools.
  • Hands-on experience or active experimentation with AI-enabled design systems, LLM context generation (e.g., custom instructions, rules, or system prompts for code assistants), or AI-driven UI workflows.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred
Qualifications)


Experience building Web Components
Experience with React, Angular, or other modern JavaScript frameworks.
Experience building with Stencil.
Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Playwright) and visual regression tools.
Curiosity for emerging front-end techniques and a passion for continuous learning.
Background in web design, design tooling, or collaborating heavily with design teams.

About General Motors

General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

General Motors Careers

Join the dynamic team at General Motors, a global leader in automotive innovation and technology. At General Motors, we offer unparalleled job opportunities that propel your career forward while contributing to a legacy of engineering excellence.

Work You’ll Do

Embark on a career with General Motors to drive the future of mobility. Our team is dedicated to redefining the automotive landscape through innovation and leadership in electric vehicles and sustainable solutions. By joining us, you will be part of a culture that values diversity, teamwork, and continuous professional growth.

Transform Your Career

General Motors is not just a company; it's a community where you can grow your skills alongside the best in the industry. Our leadership is committed to providing every employee—from interns to senior professionals—with opportunities for career advancement, leadership development, and diversity training.

Innovate and Lead

At General Motors, innovation is at the core of everything we do. From research and development to manufacturing, our teams work collaboratively to lead the industry with cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices. We encourage our employees to think big and push the boundaries of what’s possible.

Join Our Global Team

As part of our global workforce, you will collaborate with talented individuals who are passionate about shaping the future of transportation. General Motors offers a variety of career paths in engineering, design, IT, marketing, and more. With over 155,000 employees worldwide, our network provides expansive opportunities for networking and professional development.

Internship Programs and Employment Benefits

Start your career journey with a General Motors internship, where you can apply your academic knowledge to real-world projects. Our internships provide a robust foundation in the automotive industry, with mentorship from experienced leaders. Full-time employees enjoy a wealth of benefits, including comprehensive health care, retirement plans, and performance bonuses, ensuring that your hard work is rewarded.

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Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, General Motors offers positions that leverage your unique skills. Our hiring process is designed to identify and nurture talent, focusing on aligning your capabilities with the right opportunities for growth within the company.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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