Product Designer

About Salt Security

Salt Security is the leader in API security, protecting the APIs that power modern applications. Valued at $1.4B and backed by top investors like CapitalG, Sequoia, and Y Combinator, we leverage AI, ML, and cloud-scale big data to detect and prevent API attacks. Our mission is to enable businesses to innovate fearlessly. Join us in shaping the future of API security!

About the Role

We’re looking for a Product Designer with a strong UX Research focus to help build and scale our UX team from the ground up. This role is a rare opportunity to define the user experience for a cutting-edge API security platform, working alongside industry leaders in cybersecurity.

If you're passionate about UCD, thrive in fast-paced environments, and are eager to craft intuitive B2B SaaS experiences, we want to meet you!

What You’ll Do

• Lead user research initiatives, including usability testing, to uncover user needs and pain points.
• Translate insights and requirements into intuitive design solutions through wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity UI designs.
• Partner closely with product managers, engineers, and writers to define and refine product requirements.
• Evolve and maintain our design system for consistency and scalability.
• Advocate for UCD across the company, influencing product strategy and development.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the UX team, shaping design culture and best practices.

What You’ll Bring

• 3+ years of experience as a Product Designer in a B2B SaaS environment (cybersecurity experience is a plus).
• Expertise in UX research methodologies, including usability testing.
• Strong proficiency in Figma and a portfolio showcasing your design thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Comfort in a fast-paced startup environment, balancing speed and quality.
• Experience leveraging Generative AI to optimize UX workflows and accelerate design cycles.
• Experience designing AI-powered products is a huge plus.

Why Salt Security?

• Join a high-growth, category-defining company in cybersecurity.
• Work with cutting-edge technology and top industry talent.
• Opportunity to build and shape the UX function from the ground up.
• Collaborative, fast-moving culture where your impact is tangible.

Ready to make your mark in API security? Apply today!