Design Engineer

Opal is redefining identity security for modern enterprises. We've all felt the pain of not getting the access we need to do our job - and security teams feel the pain of either being a bottleneck by limiting access or authorizing everyone at the expense of risk. At Opal, we’re removing the tension by making least privilege not only possible but practical. Our product prioritizes consumer-grade simplicity with enterprise scale, reliability, and security. Our customers love our product, and we’re proud to work with amazing companies like ScaleAI, Grammarly, Databricks, and Figma.

We're seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of our identity and access management platform. The ideal candidate for this role is a strong designer with an accompanying strong engineering background. You'll be responsible for delivering the highest level of polish, creativity, and interaction across Opal's products. In this role, you'll work across Opal's platform, crafting the future of our identity security experience. You'll lead design initiatives and create innovative, systems-based solutions that make least-privilege access both beautiful and practical.

Design Engineers at Opal have significant creative autonomy and the freedom to initiate and lead design-driven projects. If you're passionate about creative development, improving user experiences, driving conversion through thoughtful design, and pushing the boundaries of enterprise software, this role could be perfect for you.

Your responsibilities

• Help Opal advance its core product and expand into new markets through design leadership and engineering partnership
• Build our Risk Center with engineering to create intuitive, powerful visualizations for complex identity and access patterns
• Contribute to the design process from initial requirements gathering through ideation and implementation
• Demonstrate deep understanding of development workflows and collaborate effectively with stakeholders
• Work closely with designers and engineers to ensure high-quality implementation of design solutions
• Lead technical roadmap decisions, championing improvements in performance, accessibility, and usability
• Help grow the team and elevate design's role within Opal

Our ideal candidate

• Strong engineering foundation with proven application development experience and expert problem-solving skills
• Thrives in dynamic environments with ability to navigate ambiguous requirements and balance competing priorities
• Deep understanding of modern web technologies and mastery of design tools
• Strong foundation in graphic design principles (layout, typography, color, illustration)
• Owner of your craft, with exceptional attention to polish, accessibility, and performance
• Track record building B2B SaaS products with complex requirements, such as security or data tools
• History of productive collaboration with product, design, and engineering teams
• Proven success designing and implementing enterprise-grade applications

This role is based in our New York City or San Francisco office, requiring regular in-person collaboration with our engineering and product teams.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Salary
• Early employee equity
• Top-tier Medical, Vision, & Dental coverage
• Company and team bonding trips throughout the year fully covered by Opal Security
• Daily lunch & coffee allowance
• Unlimited PTO
• 11 company holidays
• One Medical Membership
• 401k plan
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds rarely apply unless they meet all the job criteria. We aren’t looking for someone who ticks every single box on a page; we’re looking for lifelong learners and people who can make us better with their unique experiences. If you think you’d be a great fit, then please get in touch to tell us about yourself. Opal is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.