Senior Design Researcher - User Science
Core
Conducting user research to develop insights and champion user needs across product areas for Canonical's open-source software and operating systems.
Role type
Senior Design Researcher (User Science)
Builds
User research infrastructure, scalable methodologies, and data-informed decision-making flows for the design team.
Domain
Open source software, operating systems, cloud, AI, IoT
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research
Required skills
Qualitative and quantitative user research methodologies, data analysis, visual and information design, storytelling, organizational change management, research operations (ops) infrastructure
Preferred skills
Academic track record, portfolio demonstrating influence on product design or organizational change
Technologies
User interviews, usability testing, A/B testing, surveys
Responsibilities
Conduct user research and develop insights; share findings via presentations and documentation; promote a data-informed culture; build research scalability and interoperability; foster a learning culture through training and resource development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with organizational impact
