Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

About the role

We are seeking a Principal UX Designer to lead the user experience strategy for Striim's next-generation data modernization and AI platform. This is a hands-on Principal-level individual contributor role requiring a strategic design leader who personally drives design execution while influencing product direction across the organization.

What you'll bring

• 8+ years of experience in UX design, with at least 3+ years in a senior or principal capacity.
• Proven experience designing complex B2B enterprise software
• Strong portfolio demonstrating experience simplifying complex technical workflows into scalable, intuitive, and user-centered product experiences.
• Expertise leveraging modern AI-powered design and engineering tools (e.g., Figma AI, Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, v0, or similar) to accelerate design workflows, prototype intelligent experiences, and design AI-native or agentic product interactions.
• Deep understanding of UX research methodologies, interaction design, information architecture, and design systems.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and GTM teams.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to present UX strategy and influence leadership decisions.
• Experience working with enterprise customers and incorporating field feedback into product improvements.
• Eligibility to work on a hybrid basis from our Palo Alto, CA office.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Design, Cognitive Science, or a related field
• preferably within data modernization, data infrastructure, streaming technologies, or AI platforms, with an understanding of event-driven architectures, CDC, ETL/ELT, and AI-driven workflows.
• advanced degree preferred.

Benefits