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CanonicalStaff Design Engineer - Cloud Networking UX
Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu operating system, is hiring a Staff Design Engineer for Cloud Networking UX. This remote position is based in the EMEA…
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Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu operating system, is hiring a Staff Design Engineer for Cloud Networking UX. This remote position is based in the EMEA region and requires international travel twice a year for up to two weeks for company events. The company provides open-source software and operating systems utilized in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, public cloud deployments, and data science. This role suits an experienced product designer…
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Canonical, the publisher of the Ubuntu operating system, is hiring a Staff Design Engineer for Cloud Networking UX. This remote position is based in the EMEA region and requires international travel twice a year for up to two weeks for company events. The company provides open-source software and operating systems utilized in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, public cloud deployments, and data science.
This role suits an experienced product designer who can simplify complex cloud networking infrastructure for operations and development teams. Reporting to the Infrastructure design manager on the design team, the chosen professional will shape the user experience across products such as MicroCloud, MAAS, and Ubuntu Server networking. Responsibilities encompass establishing user experience strategies, designing graphical and terminal-based interfaces, creating scalable design systems, and conducting user research.
Canonical operates as a distributed, remote-first organization with a global workforce spanning more than 75 countries. Team members assemble globally two to four times annually to align on strategic execution.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive the user experience strategy for cloud networking products across the portfolio
- Design interfaces for complex networking concepts including routing tables, subnets, virtual private clouds, load balancers, security groups, and network observability
- Create and evolve scalable design systems and patterns across platforms
- Conduct user research with network administrators, cloud architects, DevOps engineers, and Site Reliability Engineers
- Build prototypes and high-fidelity designs utilizing Figma or comparable applications
- Develop user experiences dedicated to network monitoring, troubleshooting, and observability
- Deliver both terminal-based and graphical user experiences
- Mentor other designers and contribute to the company's design culture
- Own a working group to support horizontal design efforts
Requirements
- At least eight years of professional experience in product design, interaction design, or user experience design
- Strong portfolio demonstrating work on business-to-business or enterprise products
- Solid understanding of networking and cloud computing fundamentals
- Experience designing workflows for developers and operations teams
- Strong information architecture skills to organize complex systems
- Proficiency in user research methodologies and translating findings into design decisions
- Ability to articulate design rationale to technical and non-technical audiences
- Capacity to travel internationally twice per year for company events lasting up to two weeks
Qualifications
- Exceptional academic performance in high school and university
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Design, User Experience, STEM, or an alternative chosen path with a compelling narrative
Core Skills
Benefits
- Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per year
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
- Opportunities to travel and meet colleagues at company sprints
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Is this job remote?
Yes, this is a fully remote role based in the EMEA region. Canonical has operated as a remote-first company since 2004.
What are the travel requirements for this position?
Employees are required to travel internationally twice a year for company events that can last up to two weeks.
What experience is required for this role?
Candidates must have eight or more years of experience in user experience, product, or interaction design, backed by a strong portfolio of enterprise or business-to-business products.
What is the salary for this position?
The source posting does not specify the salary. Base pay depends on factors including geographical location, skill level, knowledge, and experience.
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