UX Designer

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation and IoT. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders in many sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries and very few office based roles. Teams meet two to four times yearly in person, in interesting locations around the world, to align on strategy and execution. The company is founder led, profitable and growing.We are hiring a UX Designer for Infrastructure to work with the exceptional engineering teams at Canonical, creating open‑source tools that are used to build clouds and manage clusters of compute globally. Our design team is on a mission to turn complex, open‑source software into efficient, intuitive products that can change how complex systems are built and what open source is capable of for enterprise IT. We are looking for a talented and technically oriented user experience designer, who shares our ambitions.This role sits in the design team reporting to the Infrastructure design manager. Location: this role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.ResponsibilitiesBuilding tools that enable everyone to build their own cloud experiences (MAAS, LXD, MicroCloud and Canonical k8s)Collaborating with product managers and engineers to shape the future of the Data Center: Self‑sovereign CloudsSupporting deeply complex products with the process of design and UX heuristicsWorking to evolve and evangelise design systems that drive consistency and efficiencyUnderstanding the broader scope of your work and its numerous interconnected constraintsSupporting one of our working groups to enable Canonical design's horizontal effortsQualificationsExceptional academic track record from both high school and universityBachelor's or equivalent in User Experience, Design, or STEM or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen pathExcitement about building things and working with real hardwareKnowledge and passion for user experience, technology and designCommitment to continuous learning and improvement – curious, flexible, scientificResult‑oriented with a drive to finish work and celebrate successConfidence in user research practicesEngagement with the latest design research and innovationAbility to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks longUX designers should be excellent communicators who are at ease working with a complex mix of engineers, designers and executives. They represent us at cross‑functional company meetings and must present their design position with clarity and precision. They should be confident and excited to take on complex design challenges and connect their design leadership to the strategic vision of the company.BenefitsDistributed work environment with twice‑yearly team sprints in personPersonal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per yearAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveMaternity and paternity leaveTeam Member Assistance Program & Wellness PlatformOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleaguesPriority Pass and travel upgrades for long‑haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open‑source projects and the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence; in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since our inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.Equal Opportunity EmployerWe are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.Seniority levelEntry levelEmployment typeFull‑timeJob functionDesign, Art/Creative, and Information TechnologyIndustries: Software Development#J-18808-Ljbffr