UX Designer II

Barracuda; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options (non-qualifying)

Internal mobility opportunities

Job summary

Barracuda Networks is seeking a UX Designer II to own end-to-end design for two cloud-delivered security products. You will partner with Product Management and Engineering to translate complex security capabilities into intuitive user experiences and drive feature adoption.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of UX design experience, a strong portfolio, proficiency in Figma, and a track record of shipping high-quality designs on time.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of UX design experience or equivalent.
• Strong portfolio showing complex, data-dense or technical SaaS work.
• Proficiency with Figma and standard design tools; able to work within a design system.
• Proven ability to work independently across multiple products.
• Experience conducting lightweight user research (usability tests, interviews).
• Familiarity with AI tools used in UX workflows and curiosity for new tools.
• Strong communication skills and ability to defend design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Own hands-on UX design for two complex security products (SASE and firewall).
• Collaborate daily with Product Management and Engineering to define requirements and deliver designs.
• Leverage the shared design system to ensure consistency and reduce debt.
• Apply AI tools to accelerate UX workflows (ideation, prototyping, content generation).
• Conduct lightweight user research and partner with the research team on larger initiatives.
• Design full user flows, error states and edge cases to drive adoption of features.
• Present design decisions in weekly critiques and iterate based on feedback.
• Build deep expertise across both products to inform decisions grounded in user behavior.

Skills

UX design

Faster iteration

User research

Communication

Independent work

AI in UX

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Figma

Design system

Job description

Job Req: 27-0086

Come join our passionate team! Barracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats. Our platform protects email, data, applications, and networks with innovative solutions, and a managed XDR service, to strengthen cyber resilience. Hundreds of thousands of IT professionals and managed service providers worldwide trust us to protect and support them with solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use.

We know a diverse workforce adds to our collective value and strength as an organization. Barracuda Networks is proud to be an employer that complies with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity regardless of race, gender, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.

Envision Yourself At Barracuda

Barracuda Networks is looking for a UX Designer II to own the end-to-end design experience for two of our cloud-delivered SASE network security solution. At Barracuda, you will partner closely with Product Management and Engineering, translating complex security capabilities into intuitive, high-quality user experiences that drive feature adoption and user behavior. The ideal candidate is a seasoned, self-directed designer who can hit the ground running, build deep product expertise quickly, and consistently ship polished work that leverages our shared design system.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Own hands-on UX design for two complex security products - a SASE solution and a firewall product - driving work from problem definition through delivery.
• Embed within cross-functional teams, partnering daily with Product Management and Engineering to define requirements, align on solutions, and deliver high-quality designs.
• Leverage and contribute to the shared design system to ensure consistency across products and reduce design debt.
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate UX workflows including ideation, rapid prototyping, content generation, and design iteration.
• Conduct lightweight user research as needed - including usability tests and interviews - to validate design decisions and uncover user needs; partner with the dedicated research team on larger strategic initiatives.
• Design for full user flows, error states, and edge cases with a focus on clarity, usability, and driving adoption of key product features.
• Present and defend design decisions at weekly design critiques, incorporating feedback to continuously improve your work.
• Build deep subject matter expertise across both products to inform design decisions grounded in user behavior and real-world security workflows.

What You Bring To The Role

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of UX design experience; or Master’s degree with 3+ years; or equivalent work experience.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating hands-on design execution for complex, data-dense, or technical SaaS products - experience in security, networking, or enterprise software is a significant plus.
• Expert proficiency with Figma and standard design tools; demonstrated ability to work efficiently within an established design system.
• Proven ability to work independently across multiple products simultaneously, managing your own priorities within a fast-moving team structure.
• Experience conducting lightweight user research - usability testing, interviews, or observational studies - and translating findings into actionable design improvements.
• Familiarity with AI tools used in UX workflows such as generative design assistants, AI-powered prototyping, or automated research synthesis; a curiosity for adopting new tools that improve speed and quality.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present design rationale clearly to Product and Engineering partners and incorporate critique constructively.
• A track record of shipping high-quality, production-ready designs consistently and on time.

What You’ll Get From Us

A team where you can voice your opinion, make an impact, and where you and your experiences are valued. Internal mobility - there are opportunities for cross training and the ability to attain your next career step within Barracuda. In addition, you will receive equity, in the form of non-qualifying options.