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CanonicalUsability Engineer - User Science
Canonical seeks a Usability Engineer for its Design Team to join a newly established User Science discipline. The company publishes Ubuntu, an open-source platform utilized worldwide…
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Canonical seeks a Usability Engineer for its Design Team to join a newly established User Science discipline. The company publishes Ubuntu, an open-source platform utilized worldwide in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, IoT, and data science. Operating as a distributed organization since 2004, the firm employs over 1,200 team members across more than 75 countries and holds gatherings two to four times each year globally. This role focuses on integrating user…
Job Description
Canonical seeks a Usability Engineer for its Design Team to join a newly established User Science discipline. The company publishes Ubuntu, an open-source platform utilized worldwide in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, IoT, and data science. Operating as a distributed organization since 2004, the firm employs over 1,200 team members across more than 75 countries and holds gatherings two to four times each year globally.
This role focuses on integrating user requirements end-to-end throughout development workflows and quality benchmarks. The professional will collect and synthesize user feedback, build lightweight prototypes and automation scripts, present data insights to technical audiences, and collaborate with product, process, and engineering divisions. Candidates must be based remotely within the EMEA region.
Canonical operates as a founder-led, profitable enterprise offering a fully remote setup, annual compensation reviews, learning budgets, parental leave, and travel opportunities. The position suits individuals skilled in qualitative and quantitative research who possess a technical background and a talent for optimizing research operations.
Responsibilities
- Collect and synthesize user data by scientifically analyzing usability studies, A/B tests, and other research methodologies to generate actionable findings
- Build lightweight prototypes, automation scripts, and data visualization dashboards to facilitate broader consumption of research findings
- Calibrate research presentations with precision for a technical audience and determine appropriate depth for different stakeholders
- Collaborate with process, product, and engineering teams to embed user research into standard decision-making processes
- Strengthen research operations infrastructure to ensure key methodologies remain accessible, actionable, and repeatable
- Contribute to the User Science discipline via user-centered training, outreach, and resource creation
Requirements
- Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative user research methods including surveys, user interviews, usability testing, A/B testing, and data analysis
- Demonstrated technical fluency to quickly grasp technical concepts and engage with engineering and process optimization teams
- Strong focus on building research operations, systematizing best practices, and creating frameworks for knowledge sharing
- Impeccable verbal and written communication skills with high attention to quality
- A comprehensive portfolio displaying user research, design, or engineering projects that translate insights into action
- Exceptional academic history spanning high school and university
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field such as Design, Engineering, Data Science, or a compelling alternative path
- Familiarity with Linux
- Conceptual knowledge of container technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, or LXD, public or private cloud management, or OpenStack operations
- Experience or interest in Python data analysis frameworks including pandas or seaborn, as well as R or MATLAB
- Background contributing to open source projects or communities
- An interest in design, visualization, or aesthetics
Core Skills
Benefits
- Fully remote working environment
- Annual personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD
- Annual compensation review
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Parental leave
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Travel opportunities to meet colleagues at company sprints
- Priority Pass for travel and long-haul travel upgrades for company events
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Is this a remote position?
Yes, this role is based remotely in the EMEA region.
What is the employment type?
The source posting indicates full-time employment.
What salary is offered for this role?
The exact salary is not stated in the job posting, though base pay depends on factors like geographical location, skills, knowledge, and experience.
What travel is required for this position?
Teams meet in person two to four times yearly in various locations worldwide to align on execution and strategy.
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