UX Engineer (Hybrid) at homebase. About the role The Designbase team is seeking a UX Engineer to bridge the gap between design vision and technical implementation. You will work within a small systems-focused group to maintain and evolve our component library across web and native platforms.
Key facts Location: Toronto
Engagement: FullTime
Compensation: CA$108K - CA$160K plus equity
Team: Designbase
What you'll do Develop new components from Figma specifications through to coded, documented Storybook stories.
Audit and update the existing component library to ensure consistency and performance.
Maintain strict design-to-code fidelity by identifying and resolving drifts between Figma and production.
Author technical documentation including usage guidelines, prop tables, and accessibility notes.
Utilize AI tools to accelerate component scaffolding, testing, and documentation.
Collaborate with iOS and Android teams, including writing Swift or Kotlin code for mobile components.
Implement WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility standards into the core architecture.
Support cross-team adoption by reviewing pull requests and providing guidance to product engineers.
Manage system-level infrastructure including token architecture and design-to-code pipelines.
Requirements 2-5 years of experience in frontend,



UX, or design engineering, specifically within design systems.
Proven ability to maintain high design-to-code fidelity.
Experience owning or contributing to a component library documented in Storybook.
Proficiency in cross-platform development logic for web and native environments.
Deep knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA and platform-specific accessibility standards.
Demonstrated use of AI tools to improve development workflows.
Experience with React Testing Library, Jest, and visual regression testing tools like Chromatic.
Strong written communication skills for technical documentation.
Nice to have Experience with Swift or Kotlin for mobile development.
Skills & tools Figma
Storybook
React
Jest
React Testing Library
Chromatic
Swift
Kotlin
WCAG 2.1 AA
Practical notes This is a hybrid role requiring in-office attendance on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Toronto.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, TFSA/RRSP with 4% company match, life insurance, and disability coverage.
Additional perks include versatile time off, paid parental leave top-up after 6 months, Work From Anywhere month, and access to paid AI tools.

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📌 UX Engineer (Hybrid) (Ontario)
🏢 Homebase
📍 Ontario