About Iru

Iru is the AI-powered security & IT platform used by the world’s fastest-growing companies to secure their users, apps, and devices. Built for the AI era, Iru unifies identity & access, endpoint security & management, and compliance automation—collapsing the stack and giving IT & security time and control back.

Iru is backed by some of the smartest investors in tech—General Catalyst, Tiger Global, Felicis, Greycroft, and First Round Capital. In July 2024, Iru raised $100 million from General Catalyst, valuing the company at $850 million. Customers include Notion, Cursor, Lovable, Replit, and Mercor, and Iru partners with industry leaders such as ServiceNow and AWS. Iru was named to Forbes’ America’s Best Startup Employers 2025 list for employee engagement and satisfaction.

The Opportunity:

We are excited to be hiring a Staff Product Designer to join our Product Design team. This is a unique opportunity to thrive in a design-led company where innovation drives every decision. We’re looking for exceptional visual designers who excel in communication and collaboration, embrace challenging the status quo, and are passionate about crafting impactful, one-of-a-kind solutions. In this role, you’ll take on complex problems with creativity and deliver beautiful, intuitive experiences that delight our users.

How you will make a difference day to day:

Lead the creation of high-quality design deliverables, including user journey flows, wireframes, visual designs, and detailed specifications for behaviors and implementation.
Leverage user research insights (e.g., usability studies, surveys, interviews) and usage metrics to make data-informed design decisions.
Lead feature work end-to-end and advocate for exceptional user experiences, setting the standard for user-centered design across teams.
Collaborate closely with product managers, engineers, and other designers to iteratively refine and validate UX solutions that align with broader product and company goals.
Take ownership of discovering and mapping user needs, experiences, and customer journeys to ensure seamless and impactful solutions.
Maintain an extremely high bar for usability, visual beauty, and consistency by applying best-practice UCD principles and ensuring alignment with the design system.
Provide mentorship to other designers, offering thoughtful feedback and fostering collaboration in design critiques and project work.
Sweat the small stuff, ensuring that every detail contributes to a delightful and cohesive user experience.
Shape the culture of the design team by sharing best practices, contributing to process iteration, and setting the standard for collaboration and quality.
Engage in hands-on design work, from defining micro-interactions to crafting UI components, while contributing to the evolution of the design system.
Build strong relationships across teams and leadership to drive alignment and influence outcomes.
Navigate ambiguity and dynamic environments with confidence, embracing challenges and finding clarity through collaboration and exploration.
Push boundaries with innovative and thoughtful solutions that elevate the user experience and align with company priorities.
Seek and provide candid, constructive feedback to improve outcomes and continuously elevate the team’s impact.

Minimum Qualifications:

7+ years of experience designing user-centric solutions, with a strong portfolio showcasing your process, design thinking, and ability to solve complex problems.
Deep proficiency in Figma and other UX/UI design tools, with experience working within component-based design systems.
A successful track record of working cross-functionally with product managers, engineers, and other designers to deliver impactful solutions.
Strong ability to align design decisions with broader product and business goals, advocating for users while balancing technical and business constraints.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions and lead discussions with stakeholders.
Experience mentoring other designers and leading design efforts, fostering collaboration, and elevating team capabilities.
A meticulous eye for detail, ensuring consistency and quality across every interaction and interface.
Passion for solving challenging problems and delivering elegant, delightful, and impactful user experiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience designing for B2B SaaS platforms, simplifying and optimizing complex customer journeys.
Knowledge of UX design principles, accessibility, and usability standards, particularly within enterprise applications.
Familiarity with agile methodologies and iterative design environments.
Understanding of Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines and accessibility standards.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary

100% individual and dependent medical + dental + vision coverage

401(K) with a 4% company match

20 days PTO

Flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 30 days per year

Iru Wellness Week the first week in July

Equity for full-time employees

Lunch stipend provided Monday through Friday

Up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents

Paid Family and Medical Leave

Modern Health mental health benefits for individuals and dependents

Fertility benefits

Working Advantage employee discounts

Onsite fitness center

Free parking

Exciting opportunities for career growth

We are excited to be serving a significant need for a fast-growing market, and are proud of the high-performing team we have brought together so far. If you’re someone who wants to engage in new, exciting projects that will challenge your skills in the best way possible, we would love to connect with you.

At Iru, we believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, and welcome those from all backgrounds and varying experiences.

Iru is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Samsara

Staff Product Designer