Cracken is an applied AI lab building world’s first full kill chain proactive cyber platform. Built by cyber warfare-experienced operators and AI researchers Cracken keeps digital infrastructure resilient so businesses and societies operate.
THE ROLE
We’re looking for a Design Engineer - a rare blend of product designer and frontend developer - to own the end-to-end UI/UX of our AI-native cybersecurity platform. You will shape how security teams interact with an AI agent in high-stakes, real-world workflows. That means clean, precise interfaces where every interaction is intentional and every pixel earns its place.
This is a hands-on role. You design it, you build it.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
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Own UI/UX from concept to production-ready code across the core product
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Build and maintain a frontend design system in React + TypeScript + TailwindCSS
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Translate complex security workflows into interfaces that feel intuitive to practitioners
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Collaborate directly with backend engineers and security researchers to ship features fast
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Define interaction patterns for human-in-the-loop AI experiences
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Contribute to design reviews, component architecture, and frontend standards
MUST-HAVE EXPERIENCE
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4+ years building user-facing products as a design engineer or equivalent hybrid role
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Strong proficiency in ReactJS, TypeScript, and TailwindCSS
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Ability to own design decisions end-to-end without a dedicated design team
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Deep understanding of usability, accessibility, and responsive design
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Experience working directly with engineers and PMs in fast-moving environments
TECHNICAL STACK
Experience with tools such as:
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ReactJS + TypeScript + TailwindCSS
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Figma (design handoff and systems)
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WebSockets, Docker
NICE TO HAVE
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Experience designing for developer tools, data-intensive dashboards, or AI interfaces
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Familiarity with human-in-the-loop workflows, LLM agent UX, or security tools
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Contributions to open-source UI frameworks or design systems
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Background in early-stage startups or cross-functional product squads
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Interest in cybersecurity and/or AI-enabled tooling — curiosity is enough, deep expertise not required
WHY CRACKEN?
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Real-world impact
Our technology is validated in high-stakes, real-world environments and grounded in hands-on internal research.
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Team with a mission
Ukrainian-heavy international team of PhDs, professors, and senior industry engineers, driven by intrinsic motivation and real-world adversity.
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Adaptive roles
We shape roles around exceptional talent — your ownership and drive will define your path.
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Perfect timing
Operating at the intersection of AI, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems, Cracken is uniquely positioned to build resilient security products.
WHAT WE OFFER
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Ownership over a core product surface
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Direct collaboration with founders and senior engineers
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High autonomy and real influence on product direction
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Fully remote and flexible work setup
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Competitive compensation
Hiring process
Send your portfolio, GitHub, or any product work you’re proud of. Let’s talk.