Get to Know UsHorizon3.ai is a fast-growing, remote cybersecurity company dedicated to the mission of enabling organizations to proactively find and fix and verify exploitable attack vectors before criminals exploit them. Our flagship product, the NodeZeroTM platform, delivers production-safe autonomous pentests and other key assessment operations that scale across the largest internal, external, cloud, and hybrid cloud environments. NodeZero has been adopted by organizations of all sizes, from small educational institutions to government agencies and Global 100 enterprises. It is used by ITOps/SecOps teams, consulting pentesters, and MSSPs and MSPs.
We are a fusion of former U.S. Special Operations cyber operators, startup engineers, and formerly frustrated cybersecurity practitioners. We're committed to helping solve our common security problems: ineffective security tools, false positives resulting in alert fatigue, blind spots, "checkbox" security culture, cybersecurity skills shortage, and the long lead time and expense of hiring outside consultants. Collectively, we are a team of learn it alls, committed to a culture of respect, collaboration, ownership, and results.
What You'll DoHorizon3.ai is in search of a Staff Product Designer to join our team to expand our portfolio of autonomous pentesting solutions. At Horizon3.ai, you'll be at the forefront of innovation in cybersecurity. With the opportunity to shape the future of autonomous pentesting solutions, your work will have a meaningful impact on businesses and consumers worldwide. The products you design and launch will help keep companies secure through cutting edge design patterns and intuitive user interfaces. You will have the opportunity to create new categories of products that haven't previously existed, and work closely with customers and engineers to bring your designs to life.
You will be successful in the role if:
You are a self-starter who can excel in a fast-paced environment with experience in taking ownership of product design activities. You work closely with customers and engineering teams to take technical concepts and transform them into product experiences that differentiate Horizon3.ai.
- Distill complex problems into approachable steps through researching, sketching, and sharing ideas with your cross-functional partners
- Partner with other designers to collaborate on shared patterns, product vision, and design guidelines
- Translate security concepts into intuitive user-centered design proposals, utilizing tools like Figma to create wireframes, prototypes, mockups, and ensuring designs meet both user needs and security standards.
- Work closely with product management, engineering teams, and users to integrate feedback and technical constraints into design, ensuring seamless functionality and aesthetic coherence.
- Incorporate best practices in accessibility to enhance product usability for a diverse range of users, ensuring compliance with WCAG 2.2 guidelines.
- Identify and resolve UX challenges, and strategically iterate on designs to improve user engagement and satisfaction.
- Regularly update and maintain the design system components in Figma to ensure design consistency.
- Help identify user needs and design challenges through intuition, quantitative research and internal usability testing, providing insights to guide design decisions.
- Champion new ideas that push the boundaries of what's possible in leading edge cybersecurity interfaces.
What You'll Bring- Must have over years of UX and/or Product Design experience
- 10+ years of experience designing in the enterprise SaaS and/or B2B security domain
- Track record of shipping world-class product designs in Figma, or comparable tools with relentless focus on delivering simple and intuitive solutions to complex problems (UX Design portfolio required, please provide a link).
- Experience working with and contributing to Design Systems
- Excellent communication skills - ability to communicate clearly and distinctly, both verbally and in writing with peers and stakeholders
- Deep understanding of technical limitations and front-end development techniques (HTML, CSS, JS frameworks)
- Experience working closely with customers and internal stakeholders to gather design feedback both 1:1 and in larger design sessions
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Travel RequiredWe are a fully remote company, and this job may require up to 15% of travel to be successful. Job-related travel expenses are reviewed and must be approved by your manager.
Perks of Horizon3.ai- Inclusive Team: We value diversity and promote an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
- Growth Opportunities: Be part of a dynamic and growing team with numerous career development opportunities.
- Innovative Culture: Work in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity and out-of-the-box thinking.
- Remote Work: We are a 100% remote company. Enjoy the flexibility to work in the way that supports you and brings out your best.
- Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive salary, equity and benefits. Our benefits include health, vision & dental insurance for you and your family, a flexible vacation policy, and generous parental leave.
Compensation and ValuesAt Horizon3, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and our compensation philosophy reflects this core value. We are committed to fostering an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and rewarded for their contributions. Our compensation structure is designed to be fair, competitive, and transparent, ensuring that every team member is recognized and compensated equitably across roles, levels, and locations.
In accordance with various State's transparency regulations, we provide the following salary range information for this position:
- Base salary range: $200,000 - $220,000. The exact salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's location, qualifications, experience, and relevant skills.
- Additional compensation: All full-time roles are eligible for an equity package in the form of stock options.
You Belong HereHorizon3 is not just an equal opportunity employer - we are a community that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental principles of our culture and success. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace where everyone feels welcome and respected, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, or any other legally protected status by law.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion means we strive to attract, develop, and retain a workforce that reflects the varied communities we serve. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our ability to create cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. At Horizon3, every team member is valued and supported in an environment that encourages personal and professional growth.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences, and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply. Come be a part of Horizon3, where your unique contributions are recognized, and your potential is limitless.
Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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