Staff Design Engineer – Cloud Networking UX
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| Company Name | Canonical |
| Company Type | Private |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Salary Range | Market Competitive |
| Location | Riga, Riga, Latvia |
| Qualifications | None / No Formal Education |
| Experience | 5 Year+ |
Job Overview
Canonical is seeking a Staff Design Engineer for Cloud Networking UX to join their team in Riga, Latvia. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and enhancing the user experience for Canonical’s cloud networking products, contributing to intuitive and efficient solutions.
Company Overview
Canonical is a private, remote-first global company renowned for delivering open-source solutions and publishing Ubuntu, the world’s most popular enterprise Linux. With a passionate global community of over 200,000 contributors, Canonical embodies the generosity of open source, providing a secure, reliable, elegant, and intuitive platform for devices, cloud, and developer workstations.
Quick Details
- Salary Range: Market Competitive
- Job Type: Full-time
- Qualifications: None / Open to all applicants
- Experience: 5 Year+
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement innovative user experiences for cloud networking products.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams to integrate UX solutions into the product lifecycle.
- Conduct user research, usability testing, and gather feedback to inform design decisions.
- Define and iterate on detailed design specifications, wireframes, and prototypes.
- Ensure that all designs align with product goals, technical capabilities, and brand guidelines.
- Contribute to the development of design systems and best practices within the team.
Requirements
- Proven experience in UX design for complex software systems, preferably in cloud or networking.
- Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies.
- Proficiency with modern design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills to articulate design concepts.
- Ability to work independently and effectively within a remote-first, distributed team environment.
- Experience with Linux environments and open-source contributions is highly valued.
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge open-source technologies and a global community.
- Flexible remote-first work environment, promoting work-life balance.
- Contribute directly to the development of Ubuntu, the world’s leading enterprise Linux.
- Significant professional growth and career development opportunities.
- Engage in a collaborative, innovative, and impactful work culture.
- Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.