UX Designer - Infrastructure - remote job

Canonical is hiring a UX Designer - Infrastructure. The role sits in Design and is fully remote. The company places no restriction on where the candidate lives, so you can apply from anywhere.

The advert singles out Kubernetes, so experience with that one tool is what will decide it.

The employer did not publish a figure; that is settled at interview. The advert sets no condition on working hours.

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Canonical is a premier provider of open-source software and operating systems, serving the global enterprise and technology sectors. Our flagship platform, Ubuntu, is widely deployed in cutting-edge enterprise projects, including public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. Major industry leaders and public cloud providers are among our esteemed clients. The company champions global collaboration, with a diverse workforce of over 1,200 colleagues spread across 75+ countries, with minimal office-based roles. Team meetings occur twice to four times annually in exciting global locations to discuss strategy and execution.

Canonical is independently led, profitable, and expanding. We seek a UX Designer for Infrastructure to collaborate with our exceptional engineering teams, contributing to open-source tools that support cloud infrastructure and manage global compute clusters.

Our design team aims to simplify complex open-source software into user-friendly products that redefine enterprise IT. We are looking for a talented, technically savvy UX designer who shares our vision.

This role reports to the Infrastructure UX manager and is based remotely in the EMEA region.

Key Responsibilities Include:

- Developing tools that enable users to create their own cloud experiences (MAAS, LXD, MicroCloud, and Canonical k8s) - Collaborating with product managers and engineers to advance the concept of self-sovereign clouds - Supporting intricate products through design and UX methodologies - Contributing to the evolution and promotion of design systems that ensure consistency and efficiency - Understanding the broader implications of your work and its multifaceted constraints - Assisting a working group to facilitate Canonical design’s cross-functional efforts

We are seeking a candidate with:

- An outstanding academic background, including both high school and university - A degree in User Experience, Design, or a relevant STEM field, or a compelling personal narrative - A passion for building and working with real-world hardware - Strong knowledge and enthusiasm for user experience, technology, and design - A commitment to continuous learning and improvement, showing curiosity, flexibility, and a scientific mindset - A results-driven attitude with a commitment to completing work and celebrating achievements - Experience and comfort with user research - An engagement with the latest design research and innovation

UX designers should be exceptional communicators, adept at collaborating with engineers, designers, and executives. They should effectively present their design positions with clarity and precision. They must be confident and enthusiastic about tackling complex design challenges. Additionally, they should be able to align their design leadership with the company's strategic goals.

We offer colleagues:

- A flexible work environment with bi-annual in-person team sprints - A personal development budget of USD 2,000 annually - Annual performance reviews - Recognition and reward programs - Generous annual leave - Maternity and paternity leave - A team member assistance program and wellness platform - Opportunities to travel to new locations for company events - Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events

About Canonical: Canonical is a trailblazing tech firm dedicated to the global shift towards open source. As the creator of Ubuntu, one of the key open-source projects underpinning AI, IoT, and cloud technologies, we are transforming the software industry. We hire globally and set a high bar for talent. We expect excellence and require the best in every role. Since our inception in 2004, most colleagues have worked remotely. Joining Canonical means stepping into the future, where you'll be challenged to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and excel.

Canonical is committed to diversity and equality. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure fair consideration of all applications.

Originally posted on Himalayas