Canonical · 2 months ago
UX Designer - Developer experience
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid LevelCanonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. They are hiring a UX Designer for Developer Experience to work with engineering teams to improve the software building and distribution process globally.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Designing and building tools that enable everyone to build, package and maintain their own software, with a focus on Open Source
Collaborating with product managers and engineers to shape the future of developer experience
Supporting deeply complex products with the process of design and UX heuristics
Working to evolve and evangelise design systems that drive consistency and efficiency
Understanding the broader scope of your work and its numerous interconnected constraints
Supporting one of our working groups to enable Canonical design’s horizontal efforts
Qualification
Required
Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
Bachelor's or equivalent in User Experience, Design, or STEM or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
Knowledge and passion for user experience, technology and design
Commitment to continuous learning and improvement - curious, flexible, scientific
Result-oriented with a drive to finish work and celebrate success
Confidence in user research practices
Engagement with the latest design research and innovation
Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long
Excellent communication skills to work with a complex mix of engineers, designers and executives
Ability to present design position with clarity and precision
Confidence and excitement to take on complex design challenges
Ability to connect design leadership to the strategic vision of the company
Benefits
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Team Member Assistance Program & Wellness Platform
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
Company
Canonical
We deliver open source to the world faster, more securely and more cost effectively than any other company.
Founded in 2004
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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