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# Usability Engineer - User Science

- **Company:** Canonical Ltd.
- **Location:** UK (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** A/B Testing, Data Analysis, Linux, Interoperability, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, OpenStack, Scripting, Pandas, Kubernetes, Free and Open-Source Software, Docker
- **Published:** July 28, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.workingnomads.com/job/go/1756000/

## About the Role

* Exceptional academic track record from both high school and university
 * Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field such as Design, Engineering, Data Science or similar, or a compelling narrative about your alternative chosen path.
 * User research expertise: Proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative user research methodologies, including user interviews, usability testing, A/B testing, surveys, and data analysis.
 * Tinkerer mindset: A passion for hacking, exploring, and building creative solutions, whether through technical prototyping, scripting, or research tooling.
 * A degree of technical fluency: Ability to quickly pick up technical concepts, engage deeply with engineering and process optimization teams, and contribute to cross-functional discussions.
 * A talent for optimization: A strong alignment towards building research ops, systematizing best practices, and creating frameworks for broader knowledge-sharing.
 * Finely tuned communication skills: Impeccable verbal and written communication abilities, characterized by warmth, precision, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
 * Portfolio: A robust portfolio showcasing a range of user research, design, or engineering projects that show a talent for exploration, optimization, and transforming insights into action., * Experience with Linux.
 * Some conceptual knowledge of container tech (such as LXD, Docker, Kubernetes), OpenStack deployment or operations, or public or private cloud management.
 * Some experience with or interest in data analysis frameworks in Python (e.g. pandas, seaborn), R, MATLAB or similar.
 * A proven track record of contributing to Open Source projects or communities.
 * A passion for aesthetics, visualization, or design.

## Description

* Prototyping for impact: Building lightweight prototypes, data visualization dashboards, or automation scripts to enhance broader consumption of research.
 * Responding to audience needs: Calibrating research presentations with sensitivity and precision in a highly technical environment, understanding what level of depth is right for each stakeholder.
 * Promoting a data-informed culture: Working closely with process, product, and engineering teams to integrate user research into existing decision-making flows.
 * Building research scalability and interoperability: Strengthening research ops infrastructure, making key methodologies more accessible, actionable, and repeatable.
 * Fostering a learning culture: Contribute to the evolving definition of User Science through user-centered training, resource development, and outreach.


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