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Design Engineer
Accepting applicationsRia Money Transfer · Denver, CO
Full-Time Mid aiaterfsic
Posted
2d ago
Category
Test
Experience
Mid
Country
United States
Description
Ria opens ways for a better everyday life. With presence in over 200 countries and more than 600,000 locations worldwide, Ria is now the largest real-time cross-border money movement network in the world. We are dedicated to helping millions of people send money where it matters. Whether it's to loved ones at home or anywhere around the world, we know our customers deserve more than just a fair price—they deserve empathy, hope, and ultimately, respect.
We are Ria Money Transfer. A subsidiary of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT), Ria is a leading expert in cross-border payments, delivering innovative financial services that are bridging the gap between digital and physical spaces. Ria’s omnichannel products and services provide unprecedented consumer choice, including currency exchange, mobile top-up, bill payment, check cashing, real-time payments, mobile wallets, home delivery, and cardless ATM payouts.Ria’s global infrastructure, powered by the Dandelion real-time, cross-border payments network, facilitates financial access for customers, agents and partners alike by creating new market opportunities and promoting economic growth around the world.
The Role. As a Design Engineer, you will turn design intent into a high-fidelity shipped experience, elevating execution quality through:
Micro-interactions
Animation
Haptics
Transitions
Visual polish
…while maintaining strong product thinking.
What a Design Engineer Is (and Is Not) --This role is not just a Frontend Developer. A Design Engineer:
Designs and codes
Applies design judgment during implementation
Bridges design ↔ code
Understands tools like Figma, design systems, and platform constraints
Owns the quality of the user experience
Core Responsibilities
UI Implementation with Design Judgment
Build screens and components while preserving design intent
Ensure consistency in spacing, typography, contrast, states, and alignment
Identify and fix UI inconsistencies proactively
Craft & “After Execution” (Key Differentiator)
Implement micro-interactions, transitions, and haptics
Ensure complete states (loading, empty, error)
Maintain accessibility and performance standards
Continuously refine and elevate product quality
Product Thinking
Understand the problem and expected impact before building
Use data (e.g., Amplitude) to validate decisions
Align execution with business and user outcomes
Proactivity & Ownership (Core Expectation)
Do not wait for final designs—propose solutions when needed
Make design decisions during execution (e.g., motion, contrast, UI treatments)
Take initiative and act as a design expert
Seek feedback early and iteratively
Collaboration & Alignment
Work closely with Product Designers and Engineering teams
Align with the design system
Ensure consistency across platforms (web and mobile)
Share learnings across teams
Tools & Workflow (Including VibeCode)
Use VibeCode to accelerate exploration and implementation
Maintain quality and design standards while using automation
Quality Guardrails
Maintain high standards for interaction, motion, spacing, and typography
Validate outputs on real devices and edge cases
Refactor the generated code before shipping
Ensure accessibility, performance, and complete states
Required Skills & Competencies
Attention to detail (core): strong visual and consistency awareness
Design + Code fluency: ability to interpret specs and build components
UX judgment: focus on how experiences feel, not just how they look
Motion & interaction design: timing, easing, gestures, haptics
Communication: ability to explain trade-offs and propose solutions
Expectations
Own the design during execution—do not wait for full specifications
Identify and fix inconsistencies proactively
Use VibeCode responsibly (accelerate, then refine and standardize)
Protect experience quality and visual standards
Deliver production-ready work (including accessibility and performance)
Collaborate closely with Design and Engineering
Communicate constraints, trade-offs, and decisions clearly
Typical Outputs
High-fidelity components and screens ready for production
Micro-interaction and polish improvements
Identified gaps between design and implementation with solutions
Lightweight documentation of interaction and motion decisions
Success Metrics
Reduced the mismatch between Figma and production
Improved product quality and “premium” feel
Less rework in later development stages
Ability to move initiatives forward independently with strong judgment
Working Principles
Before execution: understand problem, intent, and success metrics
After execution: do not ship until the experience is polished
Perks And Benefits
Inclusive, mission-driven workplace culture.
Competitive salary + performance-based commission and incentives.
Monthly mileage reimbursement.
Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Paid vacation and sick leave.
Tuition assistance.
Tools & training to set you up for success.
A chance to grow your career in a mission-driven global company.
Ready to Join Us? Apply now and help us move money where it matters. The annual salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000, and the actual starting salary may vary depending on geographic location, work experience, and skills. Ria values diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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Ria opens ways for a better everyday life. With presence in over 200 countries and more than 600,000 locations worldwide, Ria is now the largest real-time cross-border money movement network in the world. We are dedicated to helping millions of people send money where it matters. Whether it's to loved ones at home or anywhere around the world, we know our customers deserve more than just a fair price—they deserve empathy, hope, and ultimately, respect.
We are Ria Money Transfer. A subsidiary of Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT), Ria is a leading expert in cross-border payments, delivering innovative financial services that are bridging the gap between digital and physical spaces. Ria’s omnichannel products and services provide unprecedented consumer choice, including currency exchange, mobile top-up, bill payment, check cashing, real-time payments, mobile wallets, home delivery, and cardless ATM payouts.Ria’s global infrastructure, powered by the Dandelion real-time, cross-border payments network, facilitates financial access for customers, agents and partners alike by creating new market opportunities and promoting economic growth around the world.
The Role. As a Design Engineer, you will turn design intent into a high-fidelity shipped experience, elevating execution quality through:
Micro-interactions
Animation
Haptics
Transitions
Visual polish
…while maintaining strong product thinking.
What a Design Engineer Is (and Is Not) --This role is not just a Frontend Developer. A Design Engineer:
Designs and codes
Applies design judgment during implementation
Bridges design ↔ code
Understands tools like Figma, design systems, and platform constraints
Owns the quality of the user experience
Core Responsibilities
UI Implementation with Design Judgment
Build screens and components while preserving design intent
Ensure consistency in spacing, typography, contrast, states, and alignment
Identify and fix UI inconsistencies proactively
Craft & “After Execution” (Key Differentiator)
Implement micro-interactions, transitions, and haptics
Ensure complete states (loading, empty, error)
Maintain accessibility and performance standards
Continuously refine and elevate product quality
Product Thinking
Understand the problem and expected impact before building
Use data (e.g., Amplitude) to validate decisions
Align execution with business and user outcomes
Proactivity & Ownership (Core Expectation)
Do not wait for final designs—propose solutions when needed
Make design decisions during execution (e.g., motion, contrast, UI treatments)
Take initiative and act as a design expert
Seek feedback early and iteratively
Collaboration & Alignment
Work closely with Product Designers and Engineering teams
Align with the design system
Ensure consistency across platforms (web and mobile)
Share learnings across teams
Tools & Workflow (Including VibeCode)
Use VibeCode to accelerate exploration and implementation
Maintain quality and design standards while using automation
Quality Guardrails
Maintain high standards for interaction, motion, spacing, and typography
Validate outputs on real devices and edge cases
Refactor the generated code before shipping
Ensure accessibility, performance, and complete states
Required Skills & Competencies
Attention to detail (core): strong visual and consistency awareness
Design + Code fluency: ability to interpret specs and build components
UX judgment: focus on how experiences feel, not just how they look
Motion & interaction design: timing, easing, gestures, haptics
Communication: ability to explain trade-offs and propose solutions
Expectations
Own the design during execution—do not wait for full specifications
Identify and fix inconsistencies proactively
Use VibeCode responsibly (accelerate, then refine and standardize)
Protect experience quality and visual standards
Deliver production-ready work (including accessibility and performance)
Collaborate closely with Design and Engineering
Communicate constraints, trade-offs, and decisions clearly
Typical Outputs
High-fidelity components and screens ready for production
Micro-interaction and polish improvements
Identified gaps between design and implementation with solutions
Lightweight documentation of interaction and motion decisions
Success Metrics
Reduced the mismatch between Figma and production
Improved product quality and “premium” feel
Less rework in later development stages
Ability to move initiatives forward independently with strong judgment
Working Principles
Before execution: understand problem, intent, and success metrics
After execution: do not ship until the experience is polished
Perks And Benefits
Inclusive, mission-driven workplace culture.
Competitive salary + performance-based commission and incentives.
Monthly mileage reimbursement.
Health, dental, vision and life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Paid vacation and sick leave.
Tuition assistance.
Tools & training to set you up for success.
A chance to grow your career in a mission-driven global company.
Ready to Join Us? Apply now and help us move money where it matters. The annual salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000, and the actual starting salary may vary depending on geographic location, work experience, and skills. Ria values diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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