Senior Design Researcher, Remote User Science

Canonical; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading open-source software provider is hiring a Senior Design Researcher to join their Design Team, focusing on user research methodologies. The role involves developing insights, supporting various teams with presentations, and promoting a data-informed culture. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field, along with exceptional research and collaboration skills. Canonical offers a fully remote working environment and a personal learning budget, among other benefits.

Benefits

Fully remote working environment

Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum

Annual compensation review

Recognition rewards

Annual holiday leave

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Travel opportunities to meet colleagues

Qualifications

• Exceptional academic track record from high school and university.
• Deep research expertise in both qualitative and quantitative user research methodologies.
• Strong technical curiosity and interest in open-source culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop user insights in diverse formats and champion user needs across product areas.
• Support teams with research presentations and documentation systems.
• Promote and shape a data-informed culture within the organization.

Skills

Qualitative research methodologies

Quantitative research methodologies

Visual design

Storytelling

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Design, HCI, or related field

Job description

A leading open-source software provider is hiring a Senior Design Researcher to join their Design Team, focusing on user research methodologies. The role involves developing insights, supporting various teams with presentations, and promoting a data-informed culture. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field, along with exceptional research and collaboration skills. Canonical offers a fully remote working environment and a personal learning budget, among other benefits.