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CanonicalUX Designer - Infrastructure
Canonical seeks a UX Designer for Infrastructure to join its design team and report to the Infrastructure design manager. This remote position is based in the…
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Canonical seeks a UX Designer for Infrastructure to join its design team and report to the Infrastructure design manager. This remote position is based in the EMEA region. Canonical creates open-source software and operating systems like Ubuntu for enterprise and technology markets, supporting fields such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. In this role, the designer will build tools for cloud experiences including MAAS, LXD, MicroCloud,…
Job Description
Canonical seeks a UX Designer for Infrastructure to join its design team and report to the Infrastructure design manager. This remote position is based in the EMEA region. Canonical creates open-source software and operating systems like Ubuntu for enterprise and technology markets, supporting fields such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and IoT. In this role, the designer will build tools for cloud experiences including MAAS, LXD, MicroCloud, and Canonical k8s, while collaborating with engineers and product managers to shape data center environments.
The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in user experience, technology, and design, along with an enthusiasm for working with real hardware and building things. Team members participate in distributed work environments with twice-yearly in-person team sprints globally. Canonical operates as a founder-led, profitable, and growing company that evaluates compensation annually based on experience, geographical location, and performance.
Responsibilities
- Build tools that empower users to create their own cloud experiences such as MAAS, LXD, MicroCloud, and Canonical k8s
- Collaborate with engineers and product managers to shape the future of self-sovereign clouds in the data center
- Apply design processes and UX heuristics to support complex products
- Evolve and evangelize design systems that improve efficiency and consistency
- Understand interconnected constraints and the broader scope of design work
- Support a working group to facilitate horizontal efforts within Canonical design
Requirements
- Commitment to continuous learning and improvement with a curious, flexible, and scientific approach
- Result-oriented mindset focused on finishing work and celebrating success
- Confidence in executing user research practices
- Engagement with modern design research and innovation
- Ability to travel internationally twice yearly for company events lasting up to two weeks
Qualifications
- Exceptional academic track record from high school and university
- Bachelor degree or equivalent in User Experience, Design, STEM, or a compelling narrative regarding an alternative chosen path
- Knowledge and passion for user experience, design, and technology
Core Skills
Benefits
- Distributed work environment featuring twice-yearly in-person team sprints
- Annual personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000
- Annual compensation reviews
- Recognition rewards
- Annual holiday leave
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Team Member Assistance Program and Wellness Platform
- Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events
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Where is this role located?
This position is based remotely in the EMEA region, with international travel required twice a year for company events lasting up to two weeks.
What is the employment type?
The posting specifies a full-time employment type.
What compensation and benefits are offered?
Compensation is determined by geographical location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. Additional benefits include a USD 2,000 yearly learning budget, wellness platform, holiday leave, maternity and paternity leave, recognition rewards, and travel perks.
What are the core educational requirements?
Candidates need a bachelor degree or equivalent in User Experience, Design, or STEM, or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path, alongside an exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
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