Principal UX Engineer

About the Role

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal UX Engineer in Poland.

We are seeking a Principal UX Engineer to lead and elevate the user experience across a portfolio of complex products. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on design, guiding cross-functional teams to create intuitive, consistent, and high-quality interfaces for cloud, on-prem, and hybrid environments. You will define UX principles, implement scalable design systems, and advocate for human-centered design throughout the organization. This position offers a dynamic, collaborative environment where your work directly impacts product usability, user satisfaction, and the efficiency of product delivery at scale.

Accountabilities:

• Define and drive the holistic UX vision and strategy across multiple products and platforms.
• Establish UX principles, design standards, and governance frameworks to ensure consistency and quality.
• Lead the creation and adoption of a scalable design system across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid products.
• Oversee research, journey mapping, prototyping, usability testing, and UX architecture decisions.
• Mentor and coach UX designers, engineers, and researchers to foster professional growth and collaboration.
• Facilitate cross-functional workshops, align teams, and provide insights to support product planning.
• Advocate for user needs through data-driven research and UX KPIs.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in UX or interaction design, with leadership experience across multiple complex products.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating system-level design thinking and hands-on UX expertise.
• Ability to drive consistent UX patterns across cloud, on-prem, and hybrid deployments.
• Familiarity with front-end engineering concepts and collaboration with engineering teams.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in enterprise or technical product environments is preferred.
• Background in building or scaling design systems and knowledge of accessibility standards.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide teams while influencing organizational UX practices.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Fully remote work option from Poland.
• Flexible schedule promoting work-life balance.
• Generous paid parental leave and vacation globally.
• Employee wellbeing programs including wellness allowances, mindfulness apps, and volunteer days.
• Professional development opportunities, including cross-functional meetings and learning initiatives.
• Inclusive and diverse culture emphasizing trust, respect, innovation, and collaboration.