MathWorks is hiring a UX Designer for their Engineering Development Group (EDG). The role involves contributing to UX design projects, collaborating with teams to create user-centered designs, and providing technical support on MathWorks products while developing leadership skills through mentoring and project initiatives.
Highlights
Contribute to impactful UX design projects across development teams.
Collaborate with partners to design comprehensive user experiences aligning with project goals.
Promote design, usability, and accessibility standards within teams and the company.
Provide technical support for MathWorks products such as MATLAB and Simulink.
Develop domain-specific technical skills and expertise in MathWorks products.
Mentor others and lead process improvement initiatives to develop leadership capabilities.
Required: Bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional experience or a master’s degree; experience in user experience.
Preferred: Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in STEM with specialization in HCI or Design.
Proficiency with design and prototyping tools like Figma, Sketch, Adobe, or Axure.
Programming experience in languages such as MATLAB, R, Python, C++, Java, or JavaScript.
UX Designer - Engineering Development Group Full Description
The Engineering Development Group (EDG) is a key leadership development program in MathWorks, enabling candidates from a variety of technical backgrounds to develop and demonstrate their skills for a successful and rewarding career.
As a team member in the EDG for User Experience Designers program, you will enhance your leadership and technical skills, and work on projects with the MathWorks UX Design team. You will gain experience with MathWorks products and user workflows through direct interactions with customers. You will receive mentoring and coaching to prepare for a UX Designer role within the MathWorks UX organization. UX Designers at MathWorks lead projects through the full design process, from early ideas and sketches to wireframes and prototypes, and into active development until pixel-perfect designs "go live" to delight our users across the globe.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will be part of a diverse and inclusive team, contribute to meaningful UX projects and provide technical support assistance to customers. This unique blend of work is designed to provide an opportunity for continuous learning and technical development to prepare you for future success. More specifically, you will:
Contribute to high impact UX Design projects with teams across Development organizations to strengthen your technical and professional skillsand help advance your career.
Work with project partners to understand detailed requirements and design complete user experiences that meet user needs and the project partners’ vision.
Help promote standard methodologies in design, usability, and accessibility within the design and engineering teams and across the company.
Provide technical support to MathWorks customers for highly complex technical issues in MATLAB, Simulink, and other MathWorks products.
Specialize and develop technical skills in your domain and MathWorks product suite.
Develop and demonstrate leadership skills through opportunities to coach and mentor others, and contribute to, initiateor lead process improvement projects.
Minimum Qualifications
A bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional work experience (or a master's degree, or equivalent experience) is required.
Experience with user experience
Additional Qualifications
Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a STEM discipline with HCI, Design, or similar specialization
Experience with relevant design and prototyping tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch, Adobe, Axure)
Portfolio available for viewing, highlighting multiple projects and your direct contributions linked in your resume
Experience crafting user experiences in technical/engineering domains
Programming experience in any programming language (MATLAB, R, Python, C++, Java, JS, etc.)