Senior Software Design Lead
Quick answer
IDEO San Francisco is hiring a senior software design lead to architect digital products and AI experiences, with a compensation range of $130,000-150,000 USD.
- Role
- Senior Software Design Lead
- Organization
- IDEO
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- $130,000-150,000 USD
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
- Apply by
- 2026-12-31
The role
IDEO San Francisco is seeking a Senior Software Design Lead to architect digital products and AI experiences, build prototypes, and advise on technical architecture and decisions.
What you'll do
- Work with product designers, strategists, and researchers on digital product engagements
- Build early prototypes with real data and integrations
- Advise client executives and engineering teams on tech stack choices
- Design how agents and systems behave on a human's behalf
- Raise the craft bar inside IDEO by creating reusable starter kits and toolkits
- Help shape proposals and scope technical work in business development
What it takes
- 8-10+ years as a software engineer shipping production software
- 2-3+ years as an engineering lead or solutions architect
- Deep software fundamentals including systems design, data modeling, APIs
- Hands-on experience with LLMs and advanced prototyping
- Strong communication and storytelling skills
- Experience working closely with product, design, and data
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Health Benefits, Financial Benefits, Family & Caregiving, Other Benefits
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
San Francisco, CA
What is the compensation range?
$130,000-150,000 USD
What are the key qualifications required?
8-10+ years as a software engineer, 2-3+ years as an engineering lead or solutions architect, deep software fundamentals, hands-on experience with LLMs and advanced prototyping, strong communication and storytelling skills, experience working closely with product, design, and data
How do I apply?
Submit a resume or LinkedIn, cover letter, GitHub or work samples, and a short response about a technical decision you made that shaped a product experience.
How to apply
Apply directly on IDEO's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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