How Design Engineers Can Use Boolean Search to Find the Right AI Roles on LinkedIn

If you’re a Design Engineer aiming to break into the AI, GenAI, or Generative AI space, LinkedIn’s search bar can be your secret weapon — if you know how to use Boolean search.

Boolean search helps you filter job listings more precisely, saving time and bringing relevant opportunities to the forefront.

What Is Boolean Search?

Boolean search uses specific operators to refine your search:

• AND — Narrows results to include all specified terms
• OR — Broadens results to include any of the specified terms
• NOT — Excludes terms from your search
• Quotation Marks (“) — Searches for exact phrases
• Parentheses () — Groups terms and operators to structure complex searches

Crafting Your Search Strings

Targeting Specific Roles and Skills

If you’re looking for roles that match your expertise in design engineering within the AI domain, consider the following search string:

("Design Engineer" OR "UX Engineer" OR "Design Technologist") AND ("Generative AI" OR "GenAI" OR "AI") AND ("Figma" OR "Prototyping") NOT "Graphic Designer"

This string searches for positions titled “Design Engineer,” “UX Engineer,” or “Design Technologist” that involve Generative AI and skills in Figma or prototyping, excluding roles related to graphic design.

Focusing on Remote Opportunities

To find remote positions:

("Design Engineer" OR "UX Engineer") AND ("Generative AI" OR "GenAI") AND Remote

This will list remote jobs for design engineers in the Generative AI field.

Tips for Effective Boolean Searches

• Start Broad, Then Narrow Down
  Begin with a wide search and add more terms to refine results.
• Use Synonyms
  Different companies may use different titles for similar roles.
• Exclude Irrelevant Roles
  Use NOT to filter out positions that don’t match your interests.
• Save Your Searches
  LinkedIn allows you to save searches and set up alerts for new postings.

Final Thoughts

Mastering Boolean search empowers you to navigate LinkedIn more efficiently, connecting you with roles that truly match your skills and career aspirations in the AI and Generative AI landscape.

Start experimenting with these search strings today, and tailor them to fit your unique profile and goals.

Carl is a Talent Sourcer Building Design, Product & Engineering Teams at Meta. Carl is also a Mentor at Mento Design Academy. Before recruiting, he was a product designer working with many tech startups to design mobile apps. Carl is also the co-founder of a Meetup called Global UXD where he helps connect designers with each other and create new opportunities. Having completed Thinkful and DesignLab bootcamps before becoming a recruiter, he’s an expert at helping designers land their first design roles. Find Carl on carlwheatly.com and LinkedIn.