Canonical is a pioneering tech firm at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world of software. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do. Most colleagues at Canonical have worked from home since its inception in 2004. Working here is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: UX Designer - Infrastructure and DX
Location: Lagos
Description
We are hiring a UX Designer for Infrastructure and Developer Experience to work with the exceptional engineering teams at Canonical and have a vital role in improving developer experience globally.
Our design team is on a mission to turn complex, open-source software into efficient, intuitive products that can change how complex systems are built and what open source is capable of for enterprise IT.
We are looking for a talented and technically minded user experience designer, who shares our ambitions.
This role sits in the design team reporting to one of the Infrastructure and Developer Experience design managers or Director. This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.
Responsibilities
The role entails:
Building tools that enable everyone to build their own cloud experiences (MAAS, LXD, MicroCloud and Canonical k8s)
Collaborating with product managers and engineers to shape the future of developer experience
Supporting deeply complex products with the process of design and UX heuristics
Working to evolve and evangelise design systems that drive consistency and efficiency
Understanding the broader scope of your work and its numerous interconnected constraints
Supporting one of our working groups to enable Canonical design’s horizontal efforts
Requirements
What we are looking for in you:
Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
Bachelor’s or equivalent in User Experience, Design, or STEM or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path
Knowledge and passion for user experience, technology and design
Commitment to continuous learning and improvement - curious, flexible, scientific
Result-oriented with a drive to finish work and celebrate success
Confidence in user research practices
Engagement with the latest design research and innovation
Ability to travel internationally twice a year, for company events up to two weeks long
UX designers should be excellent communicators who are at ease working with a complex mix of engineers, designers and executives.
They represent us at cross-functional company meetings and must present their design position with clarity and precision.
They should be confident and excited to take on complex design challenges. They should also be able to connect their design leadership to the strategic vision of the company.
What We Offer You
We consider geographical location, experience, and performance in shaping compensation worldwide. We revisit compensation annually (and more often for graduates and associates) to ensure we recognise outstanding performance.
In addition to base pay, we offer a performance-driven annual bonus or commission. We provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. We balance our programs to meet local needs and ensure fairness globally.
Distributed work environment with twice-yearly team sprints in person
Personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 per year
Annual compensation review
Recognition rewards
Annual holiday leave
Maternity and paternity leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues
Priority Pass and travel upgrades for long haul company events.