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Job Summary

MathWorks has a hybrid work model that enables staff members to split their time between office and home. The hybrid model provides the advantage of having both in-person time with colleagues and flexible at-home life optimizations.

We are looking for an experienced leader to manage the UX function in our Bangalore office. In this role, you will oversee and grow a team of designers and researchers, including managers. You’ll play a critical role in mentoring leaders, scaling the team, and fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and user-centered design excellence.

The Bangalore UX team focuses on designing complex software products used by engineers and scientists. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams to translate intricate workflows and technical requirements into intuitive, impactful user experiences that solve challenging design problems and drive meaningful outcomes.

As a senior leader, you will define the UX vision for the Bangalore office, guide the team’s strategy and execution, and align with our global design practices to ensure consistent, high-quality experiences across all products.

MathWorks nurtures growth, appreciates diversity, encourages initiative, values teamwork, shares success, and rewards excellence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the UX function in the Bangalore office, overseeing a team of designers, researchers, and managers.
• Mentor and coach the UX team to work effectively and efficiently with their cross-functional teams.
• Collaborate with Software Engineers, Quality Engineers, Customer Facing Engineers and other cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet user needs, technical requirements, and business goals.
• Scale the team by hiring and retaining top talent, while fostering a culture of creativity and collaboration.
• Advocate for user-centered design principles, ensuring customer needs are prioritized in decision-making.
• Ensure design consistency and scalability through the effective use of design systems and global best practices.
• Represent the UX team’s contributions to stakeholders and leadership, advocating for its impact on product and business success.
• As a member of the UX management team, participate in the planning, implementation and execution of annual goals and priorities.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and 15 years of professional work experience (or equivalent experience) is required. 5 years management experience is required.

Additional Qualifications

• People management experience (software company preferred), including developing management skills in others and handling complex employee relations is required.
• Experience working on complex software products, especially for technical users like engineers or scientists.
• Strong ability to mentor and coach managers and senior team members, fostering leadership and professional growth.
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, with the ability to influence diverse stakeholders, including senior leaders.
• Strong collaboration skills, aligning cross-functional teams (e.g. Software Development, Quality Engineering) around user and business goals.
• Familiarity with user-centered design principles, research methodologies, and interaction design is a plus.
• Experience with design systems and ensuring consistency across multiple product lines is a nice to have.