Engineering Manager, UX

Replit2 months ago

Location

Foster City, CA (Hybrid) In office M,W,F

Type

Full Time

Salary

USD 200,000 – 300,000

Level

Manager

Role

Engineering Manager

Posted

Feb 22, 2026

Full TimeManager

The role

Summary

Replit seeks an Engineering Manager for UX to build and scale a frontend team focused on creating next-generation AI user interfaces. This role requires 4+ years of engineering management experience with deep React and CSS expertise, combining technical leadership with people management to define UI framework strategy and deliver accessible software creation experiences.

What you'll do

Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and grow a team of frontend engineers, reinforcing Replit's culture of UI excellence and craft

Technical Vision: Define the technical vision and strategy for building and extending user interface frameworks to help Replit ship high-quality user experiences quickly

Cross-Team Collaboration: Engage design and product engineering teams to understand, triage, and prioritize requirements

AI UX Strategy: Set an ambitious vision for the future of AI user interfaces and help the team sequence steps to make it a reality

Design Consultation: Help the Design team tastefully refine designs by taking into account technical constraints, timelines, and resources

Product Quality: Use deep understanding of technology, product, and UI to increase quality, performance, and usage of Replit's most important surfaces

What we look for

Technical

React ExpertiseDeep technical experience with React framework for building user interfaces

CSS MasteryAdvanced knowledge of CSS and CSS frameworks for styling and layout

Mobile Web DevelopmentExperience with mobile web development and responsive design

Figma ProficiencyFamiliarity with Figma for design collaboration and prototyping

Experience

Engineering Management4+ years of engineering management experience with track record of building and scaling high-performing teams

Cross-Team Project DeliveryProven experience delivering ambitious projects requiring coordination across multiple teams and departments

People ManagementExperience with mentoring, performance management, and career development

Technical LeadershipExcellent communication skills to balance technical leadership with people management

Talent AcquisitionGreat recruiting experience in building talent-dense teams

Skills

Required skills

Engineering Management4+ years managing engineering teams with focus on scaling and performance

React DevelopmentDeep technical experience with React framework

CSS ExpertiseAdvanced knowledge of CSS and CSS frameworks

People ManagementStrong mentoring, performance management, and career development skills

Cross-Team CollaborationExperience coordinating projects across multiple departments

User Experience FocusObsession with user experience and interface design

Talent AcquisitionProven recruiting experience building high-performing teams

Nice to have

Replit ExperienceActive user of the Replit platform

AI Product DevelopmentExperience building products that integrate AI capabilities

Design BackgroundBackground or formal experience in user interface design

Mobile WebExperience with mobile web development and responsive design

FigmaProficiency with Figma design collaboration tool

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 200,000 – 300,000 (annual)

Stock options

Available

Benefits

Competitive Salary & Equity

Competitive base salary with equity compensation package

401(k) Program

401(k) retirement program with 4% company match

Health Insurance

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage

Disability Insurance

Short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage

Parental Leave

Paid parental, medical, and caregiver leave

Commuter Benefits

Transportation and commuting expense reimbursement

Wellness Stipend

Monthly wellness stipend for health and fitness expenses

Flexible Time Off

Flexible time off policy plus company holidays

Office Setup

In-office setup reimbursement for workspace equipment

Team Gatherings

Quarterly team gatherings and company events

Interview process

1
Application Review — Initial resume and portfolio review focusing on management experience and technical background
2
Recruiter Screen — Phone screening with talent team covering experience, motivations, and role alignment
3
Hiring Manager Interview — Discussion of management philosophy, technical vision, and team building approach
4
Technical Leadership Round — Deep dive into technical decision-making, architecture choices, and framework strategy
5
Cross-Team Collaboration — Panel interview with design and product stakeholders to assess collaboration skills
6
Final Leadership Round — Meeting with senior leadership to discuss vision, culture fit, and strategic thinking
7
Reference Check — Verification of management experience and team building success with previous colleagues