Senior UX Designer @ Redpanda Data
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About Redpanda Data
We are a team of doers, seasoned engineers, hackers and builders working on the future of streaming data. Funded by premier investors including GV and Lightspeed, Redpanda is building the streaming data platform for developers. Our platform evolves streaming beyond the Apache Kafka protocol into a unified engine of record that simplifies complexity, delivers blazing performance, and offers transparent tiered storage for both real-time and historical data via a single API.
About the Role
The Senior UX Designer at Redpanda Data plays a pivotal role in designing intuitive, end-to-end experiences that empower users to connect their data, unlock insights, and create with AI. Reporting to the Head of Design, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including engineers and product managers to translate complex technical products into delightful user experiences.
You Will
- Gather product requirements and lead the design process from ideation to execution.
- Collaborate with frontend engineers and product managers to create high-quality prototypes.
- Evolve and maintain the internal design system for consistency and craft.
- Conduct both quantitative and qualitative user research to inform design decisions.
- Mentor cross-functional stakeholders and support product quality improvements.
- Design products used daily by thousands of customers worldwide.
You Have
- 5+ years of UX design experience in complex, technical SAAS products.
- Intermediate front-end development knowledge for prototyping and code contributions.
- Proficiency with Figma or AI design tools.
- Experience with quantitative and qualitative user research.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work in fast-paced remote teams.
Key skills/competency
- UX Design
- Prototyping
- Design Systems
- User Research
- Front-end Knowledge
- Figma
- SAAS
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Remote Work
How to Get Hired at Redpanda Data
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Customize your resume: Tailor it to highlight UX experience.
- Study Redpanda culture: Research their mission and projects.
- Prepare portfolio: Showcase end-to-end UX design projects.
- Practice technical scenarios: Be ready for design and prototyping exercises.
- Engage with teams: Emphasize your cross-functional collaboration skills.