Staff UX Designer

Staff UX Designer

Who We Are 

Cobalt was founded on the belief of a fundamental human aspiration: the desire to live better and safer. It all started in 2013, when our founders realized that pentesting can be better. Today our diverse, fully remote team is committed to helping organizations of all sizes with seamless, effective and collaborative Offensive Security Testing that empower organizations to OPERATE FEARLESSLY and INNOVATE SECURELY.

Our customers can start a pentest in as little as 24 hours and integrate with advanced development cycles thanks to the powerful combination of our SaaS platform coupled with an exclusive community of testers known as the Cobalt Core. Accepting just 5% of applicants, the Cobalt Core boasts over 400 closely vetted and highly skilled testers who jointly conduct thousands of tests each year and are at the forefront of identifying and helping remediate risk across a dynamically changing attack surface.

Cobalt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we strive to build a diverse and inclusive workforce at our company. At Cobalt we aspire to engage with diverse individuals, communities, and organizations in order to continue to nurture our unique rich diverse culture. Join our team, and be your true self to do your best work. 

Description

We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative designer who is already using AI to produce designs at the speed of business. This pivotal role is key to the strategic integration of Artificial Intelligence into our design processes, significantly enhancing design-to-code productivity and fundamentally transforming how our applications are conceived and experienced by our customers. You'll be at the forefront of shaping the offensive security experience of the future, driving efficiency, and fostering a culture of cutting-edge design and development practices.

What You'll Do

• Drive significant design-to-code productivity gains and efficiencies across our product development lifecycle, optimizing both people and process workflows through AI.
• Spearhead the successful implementation of AI within our UX and full-stack developer partnership. You’ll draw upon your experience of delivering tangible, shipped results that enhance collaboration, output, and delight customers.
• Continuously explore and evaluate emerging generative design tools (e.g., Figma Make, Lovable, v0) and other AI-powered solutions, integrating them strategically to elevate our design capabilities.
• Mentor and collaborate with other designers, fostering their growth in AI-driven design practices and demonstrating measurable improvements in their work.
• Actively engage with the broader UX community, staying abreast of the latest advancements in AI in design and contributing to industry best practices.

You Must Have

• Design at the speed of business. You are energized by the disruptive opportunity to change the way we work. You are comfortable with rapid execution. 
• Change-agent. Capable of understanding complex technical problem spaces. Willing to challenge traditional design workflows. Able to use AI tools effectively and understand their potential.
• Cross-functional collaborator. You have experience in transforming the end-to-end experience of a comprehensive product platform. 
• Hands-on, practical experience with generative design tools (e.g., Figma Make, Lovable, v0, etc) and a proven track record of applying them to real-world design challenges. You’ve already been using AI for a while now.
• A strong portfolio showcasing demonstrable design-to-code productivity gains and efficiencies achieved through innovative approaches to people, process, and technology. You are genuinely interested in emerging technologies and AI-native experiences
• Shipped products and tangible experiments that clearly illustrate the successful and impactful use of AI in fostering a seamless and productive partnership between UX and full-stack development teams.
• An insatiable curiosity for continuous learning and a proven history of actively networking with other UX experts to share knowledge and glean insights.

Why You Should Join Us

• Grow in a passionate, rapidly expanding industry operating at the forefront of the Pentesting industry 
• Work directly with experienced senior leaders with ongoing mentorship opportunities
• Earn competitive compensation and an attractive equity plan
• Save for the future with a 401(k) program (US) or pension (EU) 
• Benefit from medical, dental, vision and life insurance (US) or statutory healthcare (EU)
• Leverage stipends for:
• Wellness
• Work-from-home equipment & wifi
• Learning & development
• Make the most of our flexible, generous paid time off and paid parental leave