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UX Designer - Infrastructure

Canonical

Home based - EMEANot stated · RemoteDeadline not published by employerChecked 15 Oct 2026
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Role overview

Canonical, a global open-source software company, is looking for a UX Designer for Infrastructure to work remotely within the EMEA region. This role suits someone with a strong background in user experience, design, or STEM, who is passionate about building tools for cloud infrastructure and enjoys working with complex open-source products.

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What you will do

  • Create tools that help users build their own cloud experiences, including MAAS, LXD, MicroCloud, and Canonical Kubernetes.
  • Collaborate with product managers and engineers to develop the future of data centre technologies, focusing on Self-sovereign Clouds.
  • Apply design and UX principles to support complex products.
  • Develop and promote design systems that enhance consistency and efficiency.
  • Understand the wider context and constraints of your work.
  • Contribute to Canonical design's horizontal initiatives by supporting a working group.

Requirements

  • Strong academic record from high school and university.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in User Experience, Design, STEM, or a strong alternative background.
  • Enthusiasm for building products and working with hardware.
  • Passion and knowledge in user experience, technology, and design.
  • Commitment to ongoing learning and adaptability.
  • Focus on completing tasks and achieving results.
  • Confidence in conducting user research.
  • Awareness of current design research and innovations.
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally twice a year for company events lasting up to two weeks.

Benefits

Pay is based on location, experience, and performance, with annual reviews and performance bonuses. Benefits include a distributed work environment with biannual in-person team meetings, a personal learning and development budget of USD 2,000 annually, holiday leave, parental leave, wellness programs, and travel perks for company events.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting your application before the closing date. The employer has not published a closing date.

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