Designer

Designer LocationThe Americas (North, Central, South); EuropeEmployment TypeFull timeLocation TypeRemoteDepartmentEngineeringZed is building a new kind of programming environment.We’re not just designing a code editor. We’re designing the environment where humans and AI build software together.Zed combines high-performance local editing, real-time collaboration, and AI agents that can work directly in the codebase.We’re looking for a Product Design Engineer to help shape how this environment works.Designers at Zed work closely with engineers, prototype ideas directly in the product, and often implement parts of the interface themselves.What you'll work onThe editor sits at the center of how developers read, understand, and evolve complex systems. Small interaction decisions can meaningfully shape that process.You might work on:Collaborative programming workflowsInteraction models for AI agents that read and modify codeNavigating and understanding large codebasesKeyboard-driven workflows and command systemsInterfaces for Git, debugging, and code explorationZed’s design system and interaction patternsPrototyping and implementing UI in the productMany of the interaction patterns we’re exploring don’t yet have established precedents.How you'll workDesign is tightly integrated with engineering.Designers often pair with engineers, exploring ideas directly in the product. Many interactions start as small experiments in the codebase rather than static mockups.We care deeply about clarity, performance, simplicity, and craft.What we're looking forYou might be a good fit if you:Have strong product design experienceCare deeply about interaction designEnjoy working on technical productsPrototype ideas in codeYou enjoy operating on the bleeding edge, work well with ambiguity, and shipYou are excited to learn some Rust and get your hands dirty creating interfaces in Zed's custom-built UI framework, GPUIStrongly Preferred ExperienceWe’re especially excited about designers who have worked on:Developer tools or IDEsCode editors or programming environmentsTechnical productivity softwareAI-assisted tools or developer platformsComplex productivity productsAbout ZedZed is open source and built in public by the team behind Atom and Tree-sitter.The editor is written in Rust with GPU acceleration for every frame. When you type or move the cursor, pixels respond instantly. That responsiveness keeps you in flow.Zed is multiplayer by default, allowing developers to work together in the same codebase in real time. Much of our work happens through pair programming, with engineers collaborating directly inside the editor.We ship improvements weekly and work closely with a community that cares deeply about the craft of developer tools.Join us in revolutionizing the development experience. Your expertise could drive Zed's next game-changing feature!Location: Remote (American or European time zones) Apply for this Job