Usability Engineer - User Science
Core
Integrating user needs end-to-end in development processes and quality standards for open source software and operating systems (Ubuntu), expanding beyond traditional UX research.
Role type
Usability Engineer (User Science)
Builds
Lightweight prototypes, data visualization dashboards, automation scripts, and research ops infrastructure.
Domain
Open source software / Operating systems / User Science
Deliverable
dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Qualitative and quantitative user research methodologies, Data analysis, Technical prototyping, Research operations, Cross-functional collaboration, Scientific data synthesis
Preferred skills
Linux, Container technology (LXD, Docker, Kubernetes), Data analysis frameworks (Python, R, MATLAB), Open Source contribution
Technologies
Python, R, MATLAB, LXD, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenStack
Responsibilities
Collecting and synthesizing user data from A/B tests and usability studies, Building lightweight prototypes and dashboards, Calibrating research presentations for technical stakeholders, Integrating user research into decision-making flows, Strengthening research ops infrastructure, Contributing to user-centered training and resource development
Seniority
Individual Contributor