Senior Design Engineer, Design System
Estimated salary
€4,835 – €7,832per month
Auto-estimated from similar roles, location, experience & market data. Actual pay may vary.
Description
Celonis is the global leader in Process Intelligence and the pioneer of Process Mining technology. As one of the world's fastest-growing enterprise SaaS companies, we are changemakers pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We invest heavily in advanced AI capabilities—specifically our Process Intelligence Graph—to turn data insights into immediate business action. We believe there is a massive opportunity to unlock global productivity and sustainability by placing intelligence at the core of every business process. Join our mission to make processes work for people, companies, and the planet.
Requirements
- Around 5–8 years across design engineering / UX engineering / front-end, including significant hands-on work building a design system or component library in a SaaS or B2B environment.
- Excellent UX instincts with strong attention to interaction detail and usability, you can own design decisions independently, with minimal oversight.
- Strong production front-end skills in Angular and TypeScript with rock-solid HTML and CSS fundamentals; experience with (or genuine openness to) React is a plus.
- Deep understanding of design token architecture (primitive → semantic → component tiers) and modern token pipelines.
- Strong Figma fluency and comfort moving fluidly between design and code.
- Demonstrated accessibility expertise (WCAG 2.2) implemented in code.
- Hands-on fluency with AI design and coding tools, and an opinionated, responsible point of view on using them.
- A strong product mindset and bias toward ownership, plus the communication and leadership of a senior IC.
Languages
English
C2 · FluentA1A2B1B2C1C2
Experience Level
InternEntry LevelMid-levelSeniorLeadExecutive
Benefits
Pioneer Innovation: Work with the global leader in Process Mining and the Process Intelligence Graph to shape the future of AI-driven business operations.
Ownership from Day 1: Every full-time 'Celonaut' is an owner, receiving Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and merit-based refresh grants.
Unrivaled Family Support: Benefit from our inclusive parental leave policy—24 weeks of fully paid leave for primary carers and 12 weeks for supporting carers, available from your first day of employment.
Work-Life Integration: Enjoy Unlimited PTO (in applicable regions) and generous PTO globally, as well as a flexible hybrid work model that balances remote focus with vibrant office collaboration.
Continuous Growth: Elevate your skills through our 70-20-10 learning framework, mentorship programs, and access to a dedicated learning platform.
Holistic Well-being: Prioritize your health with subsidized Wellhub memberships, mental health counseling, and dedicated 'Wellness Weeks' that prioritize work/life balance.
Drive Sustainability: Participate in annual Impact Days, where you receive paid time off to volunteer for community and environmental causes with your local office, or virtually.
Global Inclusion & Belonging: Find community through our Inclusion Think Tank and participate in our annual Inclusion Days, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
Value-Driven Impact: Join a mission-led organization where our core values—Live for Customer Value, The Best Team Wins, We Own It, and Earth Is Our Future—drive every decision.
💰 Net Salary Calculator
Tax class 1, no church tax
Gross Salary
€75,996/year
€6,333/month
Total Deductions
€30,101
40% effective rate
Net Salary (Take Home)
€3,824/mo
€45,895/year
Deduction Breakdown
🏛️ Income Tax€14,270
🏦 Pension Insurance€7,067
🏥 Health Insurance€6,103
🫶 Care Insurance€1,674
📋 Unemployment Insurance€987
🏠 Cost of Living in Munich
Monthly Essentials
Rent (1BR)
€1650
Groceries
€350
Transport
€90
Utilities
€250
Internet
€45
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Eating Out
€15
Gym/Month
€55
Coffee
€4
Beer (0.5L)
€5
Cinema
€13
Monthly Net Salary:€3,824
Comfortable Living:€2,422
Monthly Savings:€1,402 (37%)
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Strong savings potential: You could save €1,402 monthly, which is €16,824 per year.
💡 These estimates are based on average costs in Munich. Actual expenses vary based on lifestyle, neighborhood, and personal choices. "Comfortable living" includes rent, utilities, groceries, transport, and reasonable dining/entertainment.
Eligible for the EU Blue Card
A salary of €76,002 meets the EU Blue Card minimum of €45,300 (2026).
The EU Blue Card is a residence permit for highly qualified non-EU workers. It offers a fast track to permanent residency and allows family reunification.
Processing
4-12 weeks
Visa fee
€100
Requirements
University degree + Job offer
Also eligible: EU Blue Card (Shortage Occupation) (€41,042+)
Documents needed
Valid passport
Recognised university degree
Employment contract or binding job offer
Proof of salary meeting threshold
Health insurance coverage
Biometric passport photo
📍 Life in Munich
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Population
1.6M
⭐
Quality of Life
9.0
🇬🇧
English Friendly
8.0
💻
Tech Scene
9.0
🌍
International
8.0
🚇
Public Transport
9.0
🚴
Bikeability
8.0
🌬️
Air Quality
7.0
🌳
Green Spaces
8.0
🚗
Car Free
6.0
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About Munich
- •Tech hub with strong startup ecosystem
- •Excellent public services
- •Close to Alps
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Climate
- •Continental climate
- •Cold winters with snow
- •Warm summers
- •Close to Alps
❄️Jan: 0°C☀️Jul: 19°C📅Avg: 9°C
☀️1900 sunshine hours/year
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Safety
- •Safest major city in Germany
- •Very low violent crime
- •Occasional pickpocketing
Overall:9.0
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Healthcare
- •World-class hospitals
- •Short wait times
- •Comprehensive coverage
Quality: 10.0Access: 9.0
🎭
Culture
- •Rich arts scene
- •World-famous museums
- •Strong music tradition
🎉
Nightlife
- •Vibrant beer gardens
- •Clubs
- •Cultural events
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Recreation
- •Parks
- •English Garden
- •Alps nearby
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Cost of Living
- •Most expensive city in Germany
- •High salaries compensate somewhat
🏠 Rent (1BR center):€1650
⚡ Utilities:€250
🛒 Groceries:€350
🍽️ Dining out:€22
Celonis is the leader in process mining technology, helping enterprises uncover and fix inefficiencies in their business processes using AI-driven insights over SAP, Salesforce, and other system data.
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