UX Engineer

We are a fun, talented and community driven team dedicated to providing our customers with easy-to-use software and a world-class, open source community experience. Advanced and emerging technology, and empowering engineers are at the core of our company, and though we move at a very fast pace, we are committed to maintaining a work environment of continual learning and giving back to our community.

A passion for great design, dedication to innovation and a strong social media presence are our building blocks for creating a unique and engaging brand across the cloud native landscape. Our headquarters are located in the hill country of Austin, Texas, and we embrace the unique vibe and energy of our hometown as an inspiration for our brand and company culture.

Layer5 offers seasoned professionals an opportunity to significantly impact the fast-moving world of cloud native. We value all of our employees, interns, and contributors and commit to providing an environment in which innovation is fosterd and hard work is encouraged. We do so in ways that align with your individual interests and career goals.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, HCI, Design, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in designing and implementing user interfaces (UIs).
• Experience in development or prototyping.
• Experience with and passion for user-interface design.
• Experience with scripting languages, such as Python, Ruby, etc.
• Experience with communicating to all levels of users (internal and external), demonstrated problem-solving skills, adaptable, proactive and willing to take ownership.
• Demonstrated sense of web design and attuned to the fundamentals of user experience, including accessibility.

• The ability to embody Layer5’s cultural values among peers and across the community.
• A high level of accountability, reliability and initiative.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A strong ability to build relationships with community members and keep others informed.
• A growth mindset: desire to learn, grow and embrace new ideas.
• A shared appreciation for our core values of continual learning, making strategic decisions with fast execution, and creating a platform for shared success.

An empowerer of engineers, Layer5 helps you extract more value from your infrastructure. Creator and maintainer of cloud native standards. Maker of Meshery, the cloud native manager.