Join us at Zencoder, where our mission is to advance human knowledge through innovative AI solutions. We're transforming the landscape of software development by empowering developers with AI coding agents embedded into their workflow that help create high-quality software and accelerate product delivery. By empowering developers to code smarter, faster, and with greater impact we bridge the gap between imagination and implementation, helping organizations ship impactful software products faster.
Our product is an extension for JetBrains and VSCode that assists developers not only in generating code but also in iterative refining and repairing it through embedded AI agents. This approach goes beyond the basic code snippet suggestions. By deeply analyzing developers’ repositories and employing robust software engineering principles, Zencoder's agents enhance code quality and project alignment, freeing developers to concentrate more on innovation and creative problem-solving.
The Opportunity
We’re seeking a talented Product Designer to create and design UX-complex interfaces for developer tools. This is a rare opportunity to join an early-stage startup led by the founder of a unicorn company and help scale it into a thriving, innovative business. You’ll be a part of the team that ships AI products, shaping the future of software development and unlocking the creative potential of brilliant minds.
Key Responsibilities
- Shape the Future of AI Coding Assistants: Design and prototype interfaces for interacting with AI from scratch, solving complex UX challenges, and contributing to the overall design language.
- Conduct In-Depth User Research: Engage with users to understand their needs, behaviors, and pain points. Use this information to drive design decisions that align with user expectations and business goals.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to create products from the ground up and ensure that design concepts align with the overall product vision and are consistently implemented across the platform.
- Drive Innovation in Design: Push the boundaries of traditional design thinking by exploring and implementing cutting-edge design trends and technologies that set our product apart from the competition.
Essential Qualifications
- Proven Experience: Demonstrated experience in UX/UI design, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful projects and visually appealing designs that have positively impacted user experience and business outcomes.
- Innovative Thinker: You have a track record of creating innovative solutions that differentiate your product’s UX from competitors, resulting in interfaces that both delight users and drive engagement.
- User Research Expertise: Proficiency in conducting user research, with the ability to quickly build rapport with target audiences and engage professionally with enterprise customers.
- Data-Driven Design: Strong ability to analyze user data, identify patterns, and derive insights that inform design decisions, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience.
- Collaborative Mindset: Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and contribute to a shared vision.
- Creative Visionary: A creative mindset with a passion for pushing the boundaries of design, exploring innovative solutions, and bringing fresh ideas to life.
- Development Knowledge: Familiarity with the software development process, basic coding skills, experience with LLM (Large Language Model) agents, and an understanding of current market trends are an advantage.
Why Join Zencoder?
- Impact and Innovation: Build a category-leading product in an exciting new market
- Growth Potential: Collaborate with a well-funded startup with ambitious goals and high talent density. We’ve built large companies and well-recognized products before and are most excited about the immediate opportunity in front of us.
- Be part of the Gen AI movement: In the next two years, Gen AI will change how companies develop software. By automating many repetitive steps, we will dramatically cut the time it takes to ship enterprise-grade software products.
- High Talent Density: Collaborate daily with our experienced AI engineers, software engineers, and founder, Andrew Filev.
- Flexibility: We hire globally, prioritizing talent over location. Work where you’re most productive and comfortable.
Zencoder is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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