UX Designer - Infrastructure

About the Role

Canonical is seeking a talented and technically oriented UX Designer to join our Infrastructure design team. You will work with exceptional engineering teams to create intuitive, efficient open-source tools that power global cloud and compute clusters. This role is pivotal in shaping how complex systems are built and managed at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Design: Build tools for cloud experiences including MAAS, LXD, MicroCloud, and Canonical k8s.
• Collaboration: Partner with product managers and engineers to shape the future of self-sovereign clouds.
• UX Strategy: Apply deep UX heuristics to complex products and evolve design systems to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Design Leadership: Evangelize design standards, support horizontal working groups, and communicate complex design decisions to cross-functional stakeholders.

What We Are Looking For

• Education: Exceptional academic track record (Bachelor’s in UX, Design, or STEM, or a compelling alternative narrative).
• Technical Mindset: Excitement about building things and working with real hardware.
• Professionalism: Confidence in user research practices and engagement with the latest design innovation.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills; ability to present design positions with clarity to engineers and executives.
• Mindset: Commitment to continuous learning, scientific curiosity, and a result-oriented drive.
• Travel: Ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events (up to two weeks per trip).

What We Offer

• Distributed Culture: A remote-first environment with twice-yearly in-person team sprints.
• Growth: Personal learning and development budget of $2,000 USD per year.
• Compensation: Competitive salary with annual reviews and performance-driven bonuses.
• Benefits: Comprehensive global benefits, including holiday leave, parental leave, and a wellness platform.
• Travel Perks: Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long-haul company events.

About Canonical

Canonical is the publisher of Ubuntu, the platform for AI, IoT, and the cloud. We are a founder-led, profitable company with over 1,200 colleagues across 75+ countries. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.