Senior UX Designer / Scrum Master - CHEC

Daimler Truck North America; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

401k company match up to 6%

4 weeks paid vacation

13+ holidays

8 weeks paid parental leave

Healthcare plans and wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Onsite fitness and volunteer time off

Job summary

Daimler Truck North America is seeking a Senior UX Designer / Scrum Master to lead the CHEC platform’s user experience and to drive agile practices for the CHEC Dev/Ops team. You will craft user-centric workflows, reusable patterns, and safety-focused design standards while partnering with React/.NET engineers to deliver high-quality software.

You will also serve as the Scrum Master, facilitating ceremonies, refining backlogs with Product Owners, and promoting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of UX design experience on complex enterprise or technical web applications.
• Strong background in interaction design and information architecture.
• Hands-on experience working in Agile / Scrum teams.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Proficiency with AI-assisted design and research tools like Claude, Midjourney, and Figma AI features.
• Foundational prompt engineering skills for research synthesis and design exploration.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end UX for the CHEC web application.
• Design intuitive workflows for complex configuration tasks.
• Create wireframes, interaction models, and high-fidelity prototypes.
• Establish reusable UX patterns and safety-oriented design standards.
• Partner with React/.NET engineers for implementation.
• Conduct usability testing with internal users, dealers, and TEMs.
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate research synthesis and persona development.
• Promote AI-augmented prototyping and design tooling.
• Serve as Scrum Master for the CHEC Dev/Ops team.
• Facilitate core Agile ceremonies and backlog refinement.
• Identify and remove impediments to delivery.
• Champion Agile best practices and continuous improvement.

Skills

UX design

Agile / Scrum facilitation

AI-assisted design

Communication

Prompt engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Software Engineering or related field

Tools

Figma

Claude

Midjourney

GitHub Copilot

React

Job description

Inside the Role

The Custom Hardware and Electronics Configurator (CHEC) team builds and maintains DTNA's proprietary web-based tool that enables Truck Equipment Manufacturers (TEMs), dealers, and internal teams to configure and validate vehicle electrical features. CHEC operates in a safety-relevant, high-complexity domain where usability, correctness, and delivery discipline are critical. We are looking for a Senior UX Designer / Scrum Master to own the user experience strategy for the CHEC platform while also serving as the primary Agile facilitator for the CHEC Dev/Ops team. This role is approximately 70% UX Design and 30% Scrum Master & Agile Facilitation. You will design intuitive workflows for complex configuration tasks, establish reusable UX patterns and safety-oriented design standards, and partner with React/.NET engineers to bring designs to life. On the Agile side, you will facilitate ceremonies, partner with Product Owners on backlog refinement, and promote continuous improvement. AI fluency is a core competency on this team - you will leverage AI tools daily to accelerate research, ideation, and design workflows.

Posting Information

We provide a scheduled posting end date to assist our candidates with their application planning. While this date reflects our latest plans, it is subject to change, and postings may be extended or removed earlier than expected.

We Take Care of Our Team

Position offers a starting salary range of $117,000 – $150,000 USD

Pay Offered Dependent On Knowledge, Skills, And Experience.

Benefits include annual bonus program; 401k company contribution with company match up to 6% as well as non-elective company contribution of 3 - 7% depending on age; starting at 4 weeks paid vacation; 13+ calendar holidays; 8 weeks paid parental leave; employee assistance program; comprehensive healthcare plans and wellness programs; onsite fitness (at some locations); tuition assistance and volunteer paid time off; short-term and long-term disability plans.

What You Drive At DTNA

• Own end-to-end UX for the CHEC web application
• Design intuitive workflows for complex configuration tasks (logic creation, PTO setup, dash switch & gauge layouts)
• Create wireframes, interaction models, and high-fidelity prototypes
• Establish and maintain reusable UX patterns and safety-oriented design standards
• Partner with React/.NET engineers to ensure high-quality implementation
• Conduct usability testing with internal users, dealers, and TEMs
• Leverage AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) to accelerate UX research synthesis, persona development, and ideation workflows
• Explore and integrate AI-assisted prototyping and design tools to increase iteration speed
• Serve as Scrum Master for the CHEC Dev/Ops team
• Facilitate core Agile ceremonies (Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Reviews, Retrospectives)
• Partner with Product Owners to refine backlog items and acceptance criteria
• Identify and help remove impediments affecting delivery
• Promote Agile best practices and continuous improvement
• Ensure transparency on progress, risks, and dependencies
• Champion adoption of AI-augmented development practices across the team

Knowledge You Should Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of UX design experience on complex enterprise or technical web applications
• Strong background in interaction design and information architecture
• Hands-on experience working in Agile / Scrum teams
• Strong facilitation and communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with AI-assisted design and research tools (e.g., Claude, Midjourney, Figma AI features)
• Foundational prompt engineering skills - ability to craft effective prompts for research synthesis, content generation, and design exploration
• Ability to critically evaluate AI-generated outputs and refine them to meet UX quality standards

Exceptional Candidates Might Have

• Prior experience as a Scrum Master or Agile facilitator
• Experience with configuration tools, engineering, or safety-relevant systems
• Familiarity with React-based design systems
• Scrum Master certification (CSM or equivalent)
• Experience using AI coding assistants (Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Cursor) to support design-to-development handoff
• Track record of integrating AI tools into UX workflows to measurably accelerate research and design delivery
• Familiarity with prompt design for user-facing AI features

Where We Work

This position is open to applicants who can work in (or relocate to) the following location(s)-

Fort Mill, SC US, Portland, OR US. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Schedule Type:

Hybrid (4 days per week in-office / 1 day remote). This schedule builds our #OneTeamBestTeam culture, provides an unparalleled customer experience, and creates innovative solutions through in-person collaboration.

At Daimler Truck North America, we recognize our world is changing faster than ever before. By listening to the needs of today, we’re building to solve with cutting-edge solutions in sustainability and future driving technology across electric, hydrogen and autonomous. These solutions, backed by years of innovative success and achievement, continue DTNA’s legacy as the undisputed industry leader. Our evolving brand portfolio is second to none, including Freightliner Trucks, Western Star, Demand Detroit, Thomas Built Buses, Freightliner Custom Chassis, and Financial Services. Together, we work as one team towards our envisioned future – building a cleaner, safer and more efficient tomorrow for all.

That is what we are working toward - for all who keep the world moving.

Additional Information

• Visa sponsorship will only be open to current Daimler Truck North America employees working under an existing U.S. Daimler Truck North America Visa
• All other applicants must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country the position is located in at the time of application
• Final candidate must successfully complete a criminal background check
• Final candidate may be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screen
• Contractors, professional services, or other contingent workers should confirm with their local agency if they are eligible to apply for FTE positions
• EEO - Disabled/Veterans

Daimler Truck North America is committed to workforce inclusion and providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, age, marital status, family relationship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression (including transgender and transitioning status), genetic information, or veteran status.

For an accommodation or special assistance with applying for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department at 503-745-8982 or toll free 800-206-3369. For TTY/TDD enabled call 503-745-2137 or toll free 866-355-6935.