Senior Product Designer

Lambda was founded in 2012 by AI engineers who published research at top machine learning conferences. We aim to be the leading AI computing platform, supporting developers throughout the entire AI development lifecycle. At Lambda, we empower AI engineers to easily, securely, and affordably build, test, and deploy AI products at scale. Our offerings include high-performance on-prem GPU hardware and flexible cloud-based GPU solutions. We aim to make access to powerful computation as effortless and ubiquitous as electricity.

If you'd like to build the world's best deep learning cloud, join us.

Note: This position requires presence in one of our San Francisco Bay Area office locations (Currently San Jose, expanding to Peninsula/SF) 4 days per week; Lambda’s designated work from home day is currently Tuesday.

We seek a talented Senior Product Designer to lead and execute design projects that define and elevate our visual identity and product experience.

This role is crucial in shaping how Lambda is perceived across all touch points.

What You'll Do

1. Lead the design process for new and existing products, from ideation to launch; shape end-to-end workflows with a hands-on approach.
2. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including product managers, engineers, and other designers to ensure a seamless product development process.
3. Create user-centered designs by understanding business requirements, and user feedback, and conducting usability studies.
4. Expertly craft the UI/UX of our product and web experience - establishing user personas, journeys, and flows.
5. Develop wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visuals to communicate design concepts effectively.
6. Develop, maintain and contribute to our design system to ensure consistency across all product touchpoints. Codify our design language into a robust system, producing a library of components, design tokens, and variables.
7. Advocate for design best practices and mentor junior designers within the team.
8. Continuously iterate on design solutions based on user testing and feedback.
9. Stay updated on industry trends and design techniques.
10. Experiment with new design tools.

You Are…

1. You are not a cog in the machine, you’re a people person!
2. Enjoy building design systems from the ground up. Whether specializing in 0-1 or 1-n, you are an end-to-end product designer.
3. Have a low ego, team-first mentality, and enjoy collaborating with a close-knit team.
4. Use data and quantitative feedback to inform your designs.
5. Always communicate the rationale behind design decisions and approach qualitative analysis with a reasonable, level-headed approach.
6. Enjoy building a strong rapport and relationships across your entire organization.
7. Are comfortable soliciting and giving critical feedback.
8. Are comfortable working closely with different styles of stakeholders both technical and non-technical (Product/Engineering and Marketing).
9. Love ideation, iteration, and attention to detail (pixel perfection).

Requirements

1. 6+ years of experience in product design, with a strong portfolio showcasing your ability to solve complex design problems and create user-friendly interfaces.
2. Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, Adobe Creative Suite, and prototyping tools.
3. Proficiency in project management tools (JIRA, Confluence, Notion, Asana, Monday, or other related products).
4. Strong understanding of user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) principles, with a proven track record of applying these in real-world projects.
5. Experience conducting user research, usability testing, and translating findings into actionable design improvements.
6. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and feedback clearly.
7. A degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or related field is preferred but not required.

Nice to Have

1. Familiarity with front-end development technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
2. Micro interactions design- CSS, Lottie, etc.
3. Experience designing for mobile applications and responsive web design.
4. Knowledge of accessibility standards and how to implement them in design.
5. Experience working within agile development environments.
6. Previous experience in a mentorship or leadership role within a design team.
7. Experience in a fast-paced environment.
8. Experience in the machine learning or computer hardware industry.

Salary Range Information

Based on market data and other factors, the salary range for this position is $198,000 - $221,000. However, a salary higher or lower than this range may be appropriate for a candidate whose qualifications differ meaningfully from those listed in the job description.

About Lambda

1. We offer generous cash & equity compensation.
2. Investors include Gradient Ventures, Google’s AI-focused venture fund.
3. We are experiencing extremely high demand for our systems, with quarter over quarter, year over year profitability.
4. Our research papers have been accepted into top machine learning and graphics conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, SIGGRAPH, and TOG.
5. We have a wildly talented team of 300, and growing fast.
6. Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents.
7. Commuter/Work from home stipends for select roles.
8. 401k Plan with 2% company match.
9. Flexible Paid Time Off Plan that we all actually use.

A Final Note

You do not need to match all of the listed expectations to apply for this position. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lambda is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.