🌍 We’re making security suck less for developers.
Security tools haven’t kept up with how software is built today. They interrupt teams, slow releases, and turn security into a bottleneck instead of a capability. We built Aikido to change that. Aikido builds developer-first security products that reduce real risk without getting in the way of shipping software. We focus on what actually matters and automate the rest.
We’re taking on legacy security tools teams have been stuck with, and we’re winning. If you want to help us take market share and build products developers actually enjoy using, you’re in the right place.
Founded in 2022 by third-time founders, Aikido has $85M in the bank and a long runway ahead. We’re building toward self-securing software. Join an all-star team. Take real ownership. Push boundaries. Build things that matter.
This is a design-first role. You will evolve Aikido’s visual identity online, build a scalable website design system, and simplify our Webflow setup so we ship faster with consistent quality.
You will own the website end-to-end, from design to Webflow implementation, working closely with Marketing, Product, and Growth. If you like turning messy websites into clean, maintainable systems, this role fits.
Responsibilities
Own Aikido’s website design system in Figma and Webflow, including typography, layout, components, and docs.
Raise website quality by simplifying pages, sharpening hierarchy, and increasing polish.
Standardize Webflow by removing one-off styles and building a scalable component system.
Build reusable landing page blocks like heroes, features, CTAs, testimonials, FAQs, and pricing.
Design and ship new Webflow pages with strong detail, clean structure, and solid QA.
Work with Marketing and Product to turn messaging into clear web storytelling.
Continuously refine and polish the site over time.
Strong portfolio with high end web design and sharp visual polish.
Deep Figma expertise with scalable components, systems, and documentation.
Solid Webflow skills with clean, scalable builds.
Strong grasp of responsive design and UX basics.
Enjoy simplifying messy systems into clear patterns.
Fast and independent, comfortable in startup chaos without shipping sloppy work.
High ownership mindset: you spot issues and fix them.
Lives in Ghent or Chicago
Nice to have:
Light motion/interaction skills (Webflow interactions, Lottie).
Basic HTML/CSS comfort for small custom tweaks.
Experience with conversion-focused design for SaaS.
Experience in a fast-moving startup environment.
What you can expect
Short decision lines. Big ownership. Shape the projects that matter and ship fast.
Grow as fast as we do. Take on more, own more, and carve out your own path.
Top-tier tech pay and equity.
High trust, strong values, zero corporate BS.
Flexibility in working hours.
A company that sticks to its values in an open and informal atmosphere.
We hire for talent, drive, and potential. Everything else is noise.
Skills Required
- Strong portfolio demonstrating high-end web design and sharp visual polish
- Deep Figma expertise, including scalable components, systems, and documentation
- Solid Webflow skills with clean, scalable builds
- Strong understanding of responsive design and UX fundamentals
- Ability to simplify messy systems into clear patterns
- Ability to work quickly and independently in a startup environment
- High ownership mindset and ability to identify and resolve issues
- Lives in Ghent or Chicago
- Light motion and interaction skills, including Webflow interactions or Lottie
- Basic HTML and CSS knowledge for custom tweaks
- Experience with conversion-focused SaaS design
- Experience in a fast-moving startup environment
Aikido Security Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Aikido Security and has not been reviewed or approved by Aikido Security.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Compensation is positioned as competitive, with multiple postings emphasizing “top‑tier tech pay” and some U.S. roles listing clear salary ranges. This signals market‑aligned pay practices, particularly across go‑to‑market openings.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity is prominently highlighted in role descriptions and described as “discussable” for early or high‑impact hires. This framing suggests meaningful ownership opportunities are available in select cases.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Flexible working hours, remote‑first or hybrid setups, and periodic company gatherings are repeatedly emphasized. These elements provide lifestyle‑oriented perks that complement cash and equity.
Aikido Security Insights
What We Do
Secure code, cloud, and runtime in one central system. Find and fix vulnerabilities automatically, with Aikido AI. Get security done. World-class engineering teams choose Aikido to secure everything they build, host, and run: 1) One platform, total coverage. 2) Automate remediation, end-to-end. 3) Eliminate security debt. Get the fix, not the ticket. Aikido gets developers back to building.
