About the job
Hinge Health is building technology to improve musculoskeletal care for millions. The Engineering Manager, Design Systems role sits at the heart of this mission, leading the team that defines and maintains the design language across all Hinge Health products. Based in San Francisco headquarters, this position guides the group responsible for the component library, design tokens, and accessibility standards. The work ensures engineers and designers deliver consistent, high-quality experiences for users and care teams alike.
Role overview
This manager leads a team of 4–8 engineers, shaping the systems that underpin every product interface. The group maintains the core component library, manages design tokens, and upholds accessibility standards. Collaboration with design leadership, product stakeholders, and frontend engineers is central to the role, helping to align design system strategy with company goals.
What you will do
First 3 months
- Audit the current design system architecture, including component library coverage and adoption metrics across teams.
- Build strong relationships with design leadership, product stakeholders, and key frontend engineers.
- Assess team dynamics and onboarding processes, and establish effective coaching and feedback routines.
First 6 months
- Launch a contribution model and governance framework to enable product engineers to extend the design system, targeting measurable adoption gains.
- Improve the design token pipeline, Storybook documentation, and component APIs for easier integration by engineers.
- Set up metrics and feedback channels, such as adoption rates, change velocity, and developer satisfaction, to guide ongoing improvement.
First year
- Own the strategic roadmap for the component library, theming infrastructure, and accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA), working closely with your team and stakeholders.
- Grow the team with a focus on frontend craftsmanship, systems thinking, and integrating AI tools like Copilot, Cursor, and Claude Code.
- Lead the development of migration tools and enforce semantic versioning so the design system can evolve smoothly without disrupting dependent teams.

