UX Designer - Infrastructure and DX Aveiro

UX Designer - Infrastructure and DX
Aveiro
Aveiro, Aveiro District, Portugal

Canonical is a leading provider of open source software and operating systems to the global enterprise and technology markets. Our platform, Ubuntu, is widely used in breakthrough enterprise initiatives such as public cloud, data science, AI, engineering innovation, and Io
T. Our customers include the world's leading public cloud and silicon providers, and industry leaders across various sectors. The company is a pioneer of global distributed collaboration, with over 1200 colleagues in more than 75 countries, and very few
- based roles. Teams meet two to four times annually in interesting locations worldwide to align on strategy and execution.

The company is
- led, profitable, and growing.

We are hiring a UX Designer for Infrastructure and Developer Experience to work with our engineering teams and play a vital role in improving developer experience globally.

Our design team aims to transform complex,
- source software into efficient, intuitive products that can change how complex systems are built and expand open source capabilities for enterprise IT. We seek a talented,
- minded user experience designer who shares our ambitions.

This role reports to a design manager or director within the Infrastructure and Developer Experience team.

Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.

The role entails

1. Building tools that enable everyone to create their own cloud experiences (MAAS, LXD, Micro
   Cloud, and Canonical k8s)
2. Collaborating with product managers and engineers to shape the future of developer experience
3. Supporting complex products through design processes and UX heuristics
4. Evolving and evangelizing design systems that promote consistency and efficiency
5. Understanding the broader scope of your work and its interconnected constraints
6. Supporting our working groups to enable Canonical's horizontal design efforts

What we are looking for in you

1. Exceptional academic record from high school and university
2. Bachelor's or equivalent in User Experience, Design, STEM, or a compelling alternative narrative
3. Knowledge and passion for user experience, technology, and design
4. Commitment to continuous learning and improvement
5. Result-oriented with a drive to complete work and celebrate success
6. Confidence in user research practices
7. Engagement with the latest design research and innovation
8. Ability to travel internationally twice a year for up to two weeks

UX designers should be excellent communicators, comfortable working with engineers, designers, and executives, and able to present their design positions clearly. They should be confident in tackling complex design challenges and connecting their leadership to the company's strategic vision.

Read more about the design team

What we offer you

We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide, revisiting it annually or more often for recent graduates and high performers. Alongside base pay, we offer
- driven bonuses or commissions, and additional benefits reflecting our values and ensuring fairness globally.

• Distributed work environment with
  - yearly
  - person team sprints
• USD 2, 000 annual learning and development budget
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Maternity and paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunities to travel and meet colleagues
• Travel upgrades for
  - haul company events

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm leading the global shift to open source. As the publisher of Ubuntu, a key open source project and platform for AI, Io
T, and cloud computing, we are transforming software development. We recruit globally and uphold high standards for our team members, expecting excellence and innovation. Since 2004, most colleagues have worked remotely, embracing the future of work. Joining Canonical challenges you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and elevate your performance.

Canonical is an equal opportunity employer

We are committed to fostering a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity in experience, perspectives, and backgrounds enhances our environment and products. We welcome applications from all identities, ensuring fair consideration for everyone.