Gilder Search Group is hiring: Director of Engineering, UI/UX in Santa Clara

Quantum Search Partners - Santa Clara, CA, United States

Tagged: Software Engineering, Cybersecurity

Qualifications:

• BS or MS in Electrical or Computer Science with 7+ years of relevant experience

Skills & Experience:

• Proficiency in Web Application model, Angular, D3, SVG, WebSocket, HTML5, CSS, React, Node.js
• Good knowledge about Database, Communication model, Software Development BitBucket/GitHub, Atlassian/JIRA, NGINX
• 2+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with a proven track record of delivering successful software products.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership or management role, preferably leading a team of UI/UX designers and developers.
• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and methodologies, as well as experience conducting user research and usability testing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively present and advocate for design solutions to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Experience working in an Agile development environment is a plus.
• Nice to have – experience on Networking Protocols, Security and IoT

Responsibilities:

• Lead the UI/UX team in defining the overall design strategy and vision for our software products.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into elegant and intuitive user experiences.
• Interact with customers and customer success team to support and continuously improve our products.
• Drive the release process from concept to delivery, including user research, wireframing, prototyping, and final implementation.
• Establish and maintain design standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistency and quality across all products.
• Mentor and coach team members, providing guidance and feedback to help them grow and develop their skills.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in UI/UX design and incorporate them into our design processes.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between design and development efforts and to advocate for the user throughout the product lifecycle.

Personal Attributes:

• Comfortable working effectively with cross-functional and remote team members.
• Self-motivated, self-starter, self-organized.
• Recognizes the importance of internal and external deadlines.
• Strong logical and creative problem-solving skills, good oral and written communication skills, and excellent analytical skills.

Compensation: $180,000 to $250,000 + equity

Posted: Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Job #: 1230