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120 startups and scale-ups in San Francisco are hiring designers right now, with 182 live roles between them, 62 of them opened in the last 30 days. Pick the ones you want and Haystack's AI agent fills in each employer's application for you.
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- MEMercuryScale-up · Remote-first6 roles
- HAHandshakeScale-up · 501-1,000 staff5 roles
- SUSuperpowerStartup · Office-first5 roles
- HAHarveyScale-up5 roles
- DEDecagonScale-up · Office-first4 roles
- BABasetenStartup · Under 50 staff4 roles
and 114 more companies on the list
120 companies hiring now
Ranked by live roles (product, UX, graphic and web designers). Every company is a startup or scale-up; recruitment agencies are left out. Press Auto apply on any role and Haystack's AI agent fills in that employer's form for you.
The top 40 of 120 companies, most live roles first.
Mercury provides banking and card services for startups and growing businesses, aiming to simplify financial lives through an easy and safe banking experience.
- Risk UX SpecialistRemote · Opened 6 days agoAuto apply
- Creative Director - Brand NarrativeRemote · Opened 11 days agoAuto apply
- Staff Motion Designer - 3DRemote · Opened 6 weeks agoAuto apply
Handshake aims to expand human opportunity by connecting students and recent alumni with employers, powering career discovery and upskilling in the AI economy.
- Staff Product Designer (Visual Design & Systems), Autonomous RecruitingHybrid · Opened 13 days agoAuto apply
- Staff Product Designer, Handshake AIHybrid · Opened 5 weeks agoAuto apply
- Staff Product Designer, Autonomous RecruitingHybrid · Opened 6 weeks agoAuto apply
Superpower aims to extend and enhance human life by building a new health system that prevents disease and enhances human capabilities.
- Email DesignerRemote · Opened 5 days agoAuto apply
- Senior Product DesignerOn-site · Opened 7 weeks agoAuto apply
- Motion DesignerOn-site · Opened 7 weeks agoAuto apply
Harvey builds AI-powered solutions for legal professionals to boost efficiency and accuracy and help shape the future of professional services.
Decagon builds and scales AI agents to power personalised customer experiences for enterprises.
- Experiential DesignerHybrid · Opened 2 weeks agoAuto apply
- Agent UX DesignerHybrid · Opened 4 weeks agoAuto apply
- Agent Experience DesignerHybridAuto apply
Baseten provides an inference cloud platform for developers to build and deploy high-performance machine learning applications and AI models.
Zip empowers consumers to manage their spending and access goods and services more affordably through flexible payment solutions.
- Staff Product Designer, AI Agents & ChatHybrid · Opened 7 weeks agoAuto apply
- Product Designer, Contract OrchestrationHybrid · Opened 7 weeks agoAuto apply
- Senior/Staff Product DesignerHybrid · Opened 7 weeks agoAuto apply
Replied to 50% of the applications Haystack's agent sentAll 4 roles at Zip
AngelList builds the financial infrastructure and tooling that allows people to own and invest in private companies.
- Product Designer, FundsHybrid · Opened 3 days ago
- Product Designer, NovaHybrid · Opened 3 days ago
- Product Design LeadHybrid · Opened 3 days ago
UGLYCASH builds financial services for a new generation of earners, particularly those earning online and across borders, to provide stable currency, credit, and financial tools.
- Chief Design OfficerOn-site · Opened 5 days agoAuto apply
- Head of DesignOn-site · Opened 5 days agoAuto apply
- Founding DesignerOn-site · Opened 2 weeks agoAuto apply
Kikoff aims to empower everyone to achieve financial security by providing accessible credit-building and financial health products.
- Creative Director, Video & DesignHybrid · Opened 13 days agoAuto apply
- Product DesignerHybrid · Opened 4 weeks agoAuto apply
- Senior Product DesignerHybridAuto apply
Anthropic is an AI research company dedicated to developing safe, reliable, and steerable AI systems for humanity's long-term well-being.
- Product Designer, GrowthHybrid · Opened 3 weeks agoAuto apply
- Product Designer, SafeguardsHybrid · Opened 5 weeks agoAuto apply
- Product Designer, Design SystemsHybrid · Opened 5 weeks agoAuto apply
Replied to 50% of the applications Haystack's agent sent
Air Apps builds reliable, AI-powered mobile applications to simplify daily life and enhance productivity for millions of users worldwide.
- Framer Website DesignerOn-site · Opened 7 weeks agoAuto apply
- Creative DesignerOn-site · Opened 7 weeks agoAuto apply
- Product DesignerOn-site · Opened 7 weeks agoAuto apply
Its mission is to bring autonomy to software engineering through agent-native software development, allowing software to improve itself.
- Web DesignerOn-site · Opened 5 weeks agoAuto apply
- Product DesignerOn-siteAuto apply
- Graphic DesignerOn-siteAuto apply
Perplexity aims to revolutionise how people access and understand information online using an AI-powered conversational search engine.
- Design Engineer, Growth & MarketingHybrid · Opened 7 weeks agoAuto apply
- Lead Product Designer, GrowthHybrid · Opened 7 weeks agoAuto apply
- Lead Product Designer, EnterpriseHybrid · Opened 7 weeks agoAuto apply
Abby Care builds an AI-native platform to empower families in delivering high-quality, in-home care for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
- Product DesignerHybrid · Opened 12 days agoAuto apply
- Senior Product DesignerHybrid · Opened 12 days agoAuto apply
Databricks empowers customers to solve data problems by providing a unified data and AI platform that supports analytical and operational workloads.
- Product Design Intern (2027 Start)Hybrid · Opened 2 weeks agoAuto apply
- Product Design New Grad (2027 Start)Hybrid · Opened 2 weeks agoAuto apply
Replied to 75% of the applications Haystack's agent sent
Filevine provides legal practice management software and AI solutions to streamline law firm operations and enhance efficiency.
- Senior Product Designer - AIRemote · Opened 2 days ago
- UI EngineerOn-site · Opened 2 days ago
Pump.co offers an intelligent cloud platform that optimises cloud spend, automates savings, and simplifies financial operations for businesses.
- Head Product DesignerHybrid · Opened 3 days agoAuto apply
- Brand DesignerHybrid · Opened 3 days agoAuto apply
Skip aims to restore mobility for millions and create joyful movement experiences for individuals of all ages and abilities through wearable robotic devices.
- Product Design EngineerHybrid · Opened 4 weeks agoAuto apply
- Soft Goods DesignerHybrid · Opened 4 weeks agoAuto apply
Uplane helps businesses unlock the full potential of their data through advanced data analytics and AI solutions.
- Landing Page DesignerOn-site · Opened 4 weeks agoAuto apply
- Static Ad DesignerOn-site · Opened 4 weeks agoAuto apply
Checkr provides an AI-powered background check platform to help organisations make fair and safe hiring decisions.
- Lead Brand Designer, WebHybrid · Opened 4 weeks agoAuto apply
- Sr. Designer, Motion GraphicsHybrid · Opened 8 weeks agoAuto apply
Clera is an AI-powered talent platform that connects candidates with startups by matching people with roles and arranging introductions to hiring teams.
- Founding Product DesignerOn-site · Opened 3 days agoAuto apply
- Founding Design EngineerOn-siteAuto apply
Replied to 60% of the applications Haystack's agent sent
Krea builds next-generation AI creative tools to empower human creativity through digital art creation.
- Motion DesignerOn-site · Opened 4 weeks agoAuto apply
- Creative LeadOn-siteAuto apply
Peregrine Technologies provides AI-enabled asset tracking and management solutions to help public safety organisations and governments improve decision-making.
- Staff Product DesignerHybrid · Opened 2 weeks agoAuto apply
- Creative DirectorHybridAuto apply
Ando develops AI-powered software for demand forecasting and intelligent scheduling, particularly for the hourly workforce.
- Brand DesignerOn-siteAuto apply
- Sr. Product DesignerOn-siteAuto apply
Bobyard provides AI infrastructure for construction trades, automating takeoffs and estimates to help businesses win more bids and improve efficiency.
Brex provides a modern financial stack to empower growing businesses, simplifying operations and accelerating growth with integrated financial tools.
- Staff Product DesignerHybrid · Opened 7 weeks agoAuto apply
- Staff Product Designer, AIHybridAuto apply
CodeRabbit helps development teams ship high-quality software quickly by providing AI-driven code reviews and tools for managing software changes.
MaintainX provides a mobile-first workflow platform that uses AI to streamline maintenance, safety, and operations for industrial and frontline workers.
- Senior Product Designer, AIRemote · Opened 5 weeks agoAuto apply
- Product Design ManagerHybrid · Opened 5 weeks agoAuto apply
Metaview develops artificial intelligence software to assist companies with their hiring processes, aiming to make hiring more efficient and fair.
- Member of Product Staff, Product DesignerOn-site · Opened 5 weeks agoAuto apply
- Brand DesignerOn-site · Opened 8 weeks agoAuto apply
Mochi Health aims to fix healthcare by making it more affordable, human, and intuitive through an AI-driven marketplace.
- Principal Product DesignerHybrid · Opened 6 weeks agoAuto apply
- Senior Product DesignerHybridAuto apply
Redwood Materials aims to create a circular economy for electric vehicles and sustainable technologies by recycling batteries and producing new battery components.
Rillet builds an AI-native ERP system to help accounting and finance teams achieve speed, accuracy, and insight in their financial operations.
- Design EngineerHybrid · Opened 7 weeks agoAuto apply
- Product DesignerHybrid · Opened 7 weeks agoAuto apply
Sesame creates lifelike computers and ambient intelligence, making voice agents part of daily life.
- Eyewear DesignerOn-site · Opened 7 weeks agoAuto apply
- Product DesignerOn-site · Opened 7 weeks agoAuto apply
Speak aims to reinvent language learning through an AI-powered application that helps users improve their English speaking skills.
- Product Designer, Design SystemsHybrid · Opened 7 weeks agoAuto apply
- Product Designer - ConsumerHybrid · Opened 7 weeks agoAuto apply
Tavus is an AI research lab building human computing to make AI interactions feel as natural as talking to a friend.
- Brand & Product DesignerHybrid · Opened 7 weeks agoAuto apply
- Product DesignerHybrid · Opened 7 weeks agoAuto apply
Inkitt discovers stories using artificial intelligence and predictive algorithms to turn them into blockbuster hits across ebooks and streaming platforms.
- Creative Director, CandyJarOn-site · Opened today
NexHealth aims to accelerate innovation in healthcare by building tools and infrastructure that support doctors and developers in delivering exceptional patient experiences.
- Product DesignerHybrid · Opened 3 days agoAuto apply
Phonely aims to give vulnerable people confidence to answer their phones by protecting them from scammers and fraudsters.
- Founding DesignerOn-site · Opened 7 days agoAuto apply
Trustly is establishing Pay by Bank as the new standard at checkout to redefine the payment experience for consumers and merchants worldwide.
- VP, DesignHybrid · Opened 4 weeks agoAuto apply
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Questions about this list
Which startups are hiring designers in San Francisco?
As of October 2026, 120 startups and scale-ups in San Francisco are hiring designers, with 182 live roles between them. The most are at Mercury, Handshake, Superpower, Harvey, Decagon. The full list on this page is rebuilt every day from the employers' own careers sites.
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Haystack reads the careers sites of more than 30,000 employers every day. This list takes the live roles in San Francisco for product, UX, graphic and web designers at companies recorded as startups or scale-ups, leaves out recruitment agencies, and ranks the companies by how many of those roles they have open.
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