Usability Engineer - User Science
CanonicalRemote
Full Time
Posted January 20, 2026
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Job Description
A Usability Engineer at Canonical will focus on collecting and analyzing user data, developing insights, creating prototypes, and promoting a data-informed culture to enhance user research and experience across the company's products and processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Collect and synthesize user data to generate insights.
- Analyze data from usability studies, A/B tests, and other research methodologies.
- Create prototypes, data visualizations, and automation tools to communicate research findings.
- Tailor research presentations to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.
- Collaborate with teams to integrate user research into decision-making processes.
- Enhance research operations infrastructure for scalability and accessibility.
- Contribute to user-centered training, resource development, and outreach to foster a learning culture.
Requirements
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field such as Design, Engineering, Data Science, or a compelling narrative about an alternative chosen path.
- Proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative user research methodologies, including user interviews, usability testing, A/B testing, surveys, and data analysis.
- A passion for hacking, exploring, and building creative solutions, whether through technical prototyping, scripting, or research tooling.
- Ability to quickly pick up technical concepts, engage deeply with engineering and process optimization teams, and contribute to cross-functional discussions.
- A strong alignment towards building research operations, systematizing best practices, and creating frameworks for broader knowledge-sharing.
- Impeccable verbal and written communication skills characterized by warmth, precision, and a commitment to high-quality standards.
- A robust portfolio showcasing a range of user research, design, or engineering projects that demonstrate talent for exploration, optimization, and transforming insights into action.
Benefits & Perks
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
Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at sprints
Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
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