Join PhysicsX: Senior UX Engineer Opportunity

PhysicsX is a pioneering deep-tech company specializing in machine learning applications to significantly accelerate physics simulations. Our mission is to unlock optimization opportunities in design, engineering, and systems control. By fundamentally improving concepts and designs, transforming engineering processes, and enhancing operational product performance, we empower our customers across key industries such as Renewables & Sustainability, Space, Aerospace, Medical Devices, Additive Manufacturing, and Energy.

Our work creates societal benefits, whether it's refining artificial heart designs, lowering CO2 emissions from aircraft and road vehicles, or boosting wind turbine performance. We are a rapidly growing company, maintaining a low profile to protect our customers' confidentiality. As we prepare to advance our technology platform and product offerings, we are inviting enthusiastic and skilled Product Designers to join our team. If our mission resonates with you, we would love to discuss your potential fit, even if you don't meet every criterion.

Job Description: Senior UX Engineer

We are on the lookout for an experienced Senior UX Engineer to join our expanding design team. Collaborate with simulation engineers, data scientists, and customers to tackle complex challenges. As a senior team member, you will lead the development of solutions that elevate the user experience for our Python-based frameworks and technical experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead collaborations with simulation engineers, data scientists, and customers to understand complex user pain points and needs.
• Drive the development of AI and ML solutions for mechanical engineering applications.
• Translate complex concepts into intuitive and compelling developer experiences.
• Support our product engineers in creating user-friendly coding interfaces for Python-based frameworks.
• Design effectively for expert users in enterprise contexts, ensuring an intuitive and seamless experience.
• Stay updated on the latest UX trends and technologies, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
• Help shape the direction of our UX strategy and mentor junior team members.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 5+ years of experience in UX design, particularly within technical or enterprise contexts.
• In-depth understanding of developer workflows and extensive experience designing for developer tools.
• Proficiency in design and prototyping tools such as Figma, Sketch, Miro, FigJam, or equivalent.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and creative thinking.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience designing for expert users (e.g., Data Scientists, Machine Learning Engineers, Mechanical Engineers) in enterprise situations is a plus.
• Experience in data science/machine learning, including Jupyter Notebooks, is a plus.
• Experience with any programming language such as Python, C, or Arduino is a plus.

What We Offer

• Join an early-stage company where you can make a meaningful impact and shape its future.
• Work on significant and exciting topics that you can be proud of.
• Collaborate with a fun, supportive, and challenging group of colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
• Experience a truly flat hierarchy where voicing your ideas is encouraged, especially when challenging the status quo.
• Maintain a healthy work-life balance with sustainable working practices.
• Receive competitive compensation and equity packages, alongside perks such as generous vacation and parental leave, complimentary office food, and fun outings and events.
• Enjoy flexible working settings with options to work in our London Shoreditch or Bicester Heritage offices, complemented with remote work opportunities.
• Occasionally visit customer engineering sites to witness firsthand how our solutions transform their work.
• Utilize first-class equipment, including in-house HPC and GPU stacks, for office or remote work.

We value diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We strongly encourage applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in tech to apply. As part of our commitment to diversity, we sponsor bright women from disadvantaged backgrounds through their university degrees in science and mathematics.

Company: PhysicsX
Job Title: Senior UX Engineer