
About Canonical
Empowering the world with open-source software
Key Highlights
- Developers of Ubuntu, used by millions globally
- Headquartered in London with a remote-first policy
- Serves enterprise clients like Google and Microsoft
- Privately held with significant funding from various investors
Canonical Ltd., headquartered in London, is the driving force behind Ubuntu, one of the world's most popular open-source operating systems. With a focus on cloud computing, IoT, and container orchestration, Canonical serves a diverse range of clients, including major enterprises like Google and Micr...
🎁 Benefits
Canonical offers competitive salaries, equity options, generous PTO policies, and a remote-first work environment, allowing employees to work from any...
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Overview
Canonical is hiring a Staff Design Engineer to shape the future of cloud networking user experience. You'll work on defining the UX vision for networking across their cloud portfolio. This role requires expertise in design and user experience.
Job Description
Who you are
You are an experienced design engineer with a strong background in creating intuitive user experiences for complex systems. You have a deep understanding of cloud networking and can visualize network topologies in a way that is accessible to developers and operations teams. Your ability to design intuitive configuration interfaces makes you a valuable asset in any cloud environment. You thrive in a remote work setting and are comfortable collaborating with distributed teams across various locations. You are passionate about open-source software and have a keen interest in shaping user experiences that enhance productivity and efficiency.
What you'll do
In this role, you will define the UX vision for how users interact with networking across Canonical's cloud portfolio, including MAAS, MicroCloud, and Ubuntu Server networking. You will tackle challenges such as visualizing complex network topologies and designing user-friendly configuration interfaces. Your work will directly impact the user experience for developers and operations teams, making infrastructure manageable at scale. You will collaborate closely with the design team and report to the Infrastructure design manager, ensuring that your designs align with the company's strategic goals. You will also participate in company-wide initiatives to enhance the overall user experience across Canonical's products.
What we offer
Canonical provides a unique opportunity to work in a global environment with colleagues from diverse backgrounds. You will have the chance to contribute to groundbreaking projects in cloud computing and open-source software. The company fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation, allowing you to grow your skills and make a significant impact in the tech industry. As a remote employee, you will enjoy the flexibility of working from home while still being part of a dynamic team that meets regularly to align on strategy and execution.
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