TL;DR
Design Engineer (AI): Prototyping and implementing novel user experiences for AI video and world models, with an accent on emerging generative media. Focus on designing agentic tools and interfaces that allow real-time interaction with AI systems for researchers and creatives.
Location: Remote (US). The provided range is the expected salary for candidates in the U.S. Outside of those regions, there may be a change in the range.
Salary: $250,000-$310,000
Company
Runway is building AI to simulate the world through merging art and science.
What you will do
- Prototype and implement novel user experiences at the intersection of AI video, world models, and emerging generative media.
- Design and build agentic tools and interfaces that allow researchers and creatives to interact with and direct AI systems in real time.
- Explore new application areas for AI video and general world models — from simulation and interactive media to research tooling.
- Create internal tools and frameworks used across design and engineering teams at Runway IF.
Requirements
- Genuine curiosity about AI video, world models, agentic engineering, and generative media.
- Experience designing flows, prototypes, and high-fidelity UIs for web and agentic products.
- Experience building agentic tools or interfaces — i.e., systems where AI takes actions, reasons over state, or drives multi-step workflows.
- Strong understanding of visual and interaction design, as well as usability testing.
- Comfort working in ambiguous, research-oriented environments where the problem space is still being defined.
Culture & Benefits
- Committed to creating a space where employees can bring their full selves to work.
- Ensuring pay equity for the team.
- Salary ranges are based on competitive market rates for our size, stage, and industry.