Principal UI/UX Designer, Sonatus
+ Equity
Office located in Sunnyvale, CA
Cloud-based solutions for software-defined vehicles
Open for applications
Cloud-based solutions for software-defined vehicles
101-200 employees
Open for applications
+ Equity
Office located in Sunnyvale, CA
101-200 employees
Company mission
Sonatus' mission is to create transformative solutions that unlock the full potential of software-defined vehicles..
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking a talented and experienced Principal UI/UX Designer to join our team in revolutionizing the automotive industry through cutting-edge embedded and cloud software solutions
- 15+ years of experience in UI/UX design, with a strong track record of designing and delivering successful products for B2B and SaaS applications, preferably in the automotive or related industries
- Demonstrated expertise in user-centered design principles, typography, color theory, and layout, showcased through a comprehensive portfolio of past projects
- Proven experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle
- Proficiency in Figma is essential
- Passion for creating simple, elegant, and innovative design solutions that delight users and drive business objectives
- Self-motivated, persistent, organized, ability to multi-task across several design projects
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate design concepts and rationale to stakeholders at all levels
- Master’s degree in graphic design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related field
What the job involves
- As a Principal UI/UX Designer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience of our products, ensuring they meet the highest standards of usability, functionality, and aesthetic appeal
- You will lead by example, driving design excellence while mentoring and guiding other UI/UX designers
- Lead the design of intuitive and user-friendly graphical interfaces for web and mobile platforms, focusing on enhancing the user experience across all touchpoints
- Develop and maintain robust design systems and guidelines to ensure consistency and scalability across our automotive software products
- Create wireframes, mockups, and interactive prototypes to visualize and communicate design concepts effectively
- Conduct user research, usability testing, and analyze user feedback to iterate on designs and make data-driven decisions that drive product improvements
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, front-end and back-end developers, to integrate design seamlessly into the development process
- Support and maintain design processes from concept to productization
- Mentor and coach other UI/UX designers, providing constructive feedback, guidance on best practices, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth within the design team
- Stay up to date with emerging trends in UI/UX design, technology, and best practices in UI/UX design, leveraging insights to innovate and elevate our design processes and outcomes
Otta's take
Theo Margolius
COO of Otta
Software-defined vehicles represent the biggest innovation in automobiles for decades, but there are large obstacles in the way of its growth. The software that defines such vehicles requires over-the-air (OTA) updates and other forms of maintenance if vehicles will be future-proof, and this can quickly become a time-consuming and resource-intensive process.
Sonatus develops cloud-based solutions for software-defined vehicles, providing a platform called Digital Dynamics that empowers automakers to harness vehicle data, add feature updates, diagnose problems, and maintain vehicle infrastructure wirelessly and in real time. The company achieves its flexibility through cloud-empowered data infrastructure, no-code software solutions, and working closely with clients.
Whilst the company faces competition from other IoT vehicle software companies such as Blackberry, Sonatus shows great potential to compete through its all-in-one approach to OTA vehicle software management. This has garnered the company impressive funding, which it will use to support its electric vehicle platform and increase production volume. In 2023, the company further exemplified its growing influence through a break into the Japanese market and an appearance on Forbes' America's Best Startup Employers 2023 list.
Insights
Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Dec 2022
$75m
SERIES A
Jul 2021
$35m
SERIES A
Total funding: $110m
Company benefits
- Stock option plan
- Health care plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Unlimited paid time off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Flexible work arrangements
- Free food & snacks
Company values
- Respect - for people, truth, and the role technology plays in improving lives
- Intelligence - that breaks barriers, fuels innovation, and creates the future
- Collaboration - with those who are committed to making a difference that goes beyond self
- Excellence - that far exceeds expectations and continuously strives to improve outcomes
Company HQ
Sunnyvale, CA
Founders
Jeffrey Chou
(CEO)Experience as Senior Director of Engineering for Nuova Systems from 2005 to 2012. Founder of Diamanti from since 2012.
Yu Fang
(CTO)Head of Mobile Engineering for NAUTO from 2016 to 2018. Experience as CTO of CARDFREE.
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Diversity & Inclusion at Sonatus
- Sonatus is a tight knit team aligned around a unified vision. We put progress ahead of politics and are not afraid of asking tough questions. Sometimes we get too busy to say it, but you can be confident that you and your contributions will matter every day. We embrace diversity in all regards because respect is ingrained in our every fiber.
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