Design Engineer

renterraยท R&D
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๐ŸŒ Remote๐Ÿ“ ChicagoFullTime๐Ÿ’ฐ USD 100Kโ€“145K/yr

About this role

Renterra is a Series Aโ€“backed SaaS company building the operating system for the $100B+ equipment rental industry. Our product handles complex, data-heavy workflows across operations, logistics, and billing โ€” the kind of UI problems that require real design thinking and real engineering skill.

We're hiring a Design Engineer: someone who owns product design end to end and also contributes meaningfully to our React + Material UI frontend. This isn't a "designer who can inspect code" role โ€” you'll design in your tool of choice, prototype fast, and ship real UI in our codebase.

You'll work directly with the Product Manager and a small engineering team. The role is high-ownership and high-visibility.

What You'll Do

  • Own end-to-end product design for core areas of our B2B SaaS product โ€” from problem framing through shipped UI

  • Design and prototype rapidly, using whatever tools get you to a good answer fastest (Figma, AI tools, code, napkin sketches โ€” we don't care)

  • Build and evolve our Material UIโ€“based design system, both in Figma and in code

  • Contribute directly to the React frontend โ€” not just "small tweaks," but meaningful UI work: building components, refining layouts, polishing interactions

  • Prototype outside the design system when exploring new ideas, then codify what works

  • Collaborate closely with Product and Engineering to define scope, make tradeoffs, and ship

What We're Looking For

  • 2โ€“5 years of experience designing and building B2B SaaS products

  • Strong portfolio that shows design ownership, speed, and iteration โ€” bonus if it includes things you built, not just designed

  • Working proficiency in React and Material UI โ€” you can pick up a ticket, open a PR, and ship frontend work

  • Strong product judgment and the ability to simplify complex workflows into clean, usable interfaces

  • Comfort working in a fast-moving, small-team environment where you'll wear multiple hats

  • Familiarity with modern design tooling, including AI-assisted workflows

Nice to Have

  • Experience building or maintaining a component-based design system

  • Experience designing for complex operational or logistics software

  • Background at a startup or high-growth SaaS company

Why Renterra

  • Competitive salary + meaningful equity at Series A

  • Health, dental, and vision

  • Flexible PTO

  • One of the most visible roles on the team โ€” you'll shape what the product looks and feels like, and you'll build it yourself

  • A genuinely hard design problem: making dense, complex workflows feel simple

Renterra is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the salary for the Design Engineer role at renterra?
The listed salary for this Design Engineer position at renterra is USD 100Kโ€“145K/yr. This is a remote FullTime role.
Is the Design Engineer job at renterra remote?
Yes, this Design Engineer position at renterra is remote, with team members based in Chicago. You can work from home or anywhere in the supported regions.
Is the Design Engineer role at renterra full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a FullTime position. It is posted as a Design Engineer role in the R&D department at renterra.
Which team or department does the Design Engineer at renterra belong to?
This Design Engineer position is part of the R&D department at renterra. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Design Engineer position at renterra?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to renterra's official application portal hosted on ashby where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Design Engineer job at renterra posted?
This Design Engineer position at renterra was posted on Feb 22, 2026. Apply as soon as possible โ€” early applications are often reviewed first.
Design Engineer
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