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Principal Product Designer. - Toronto, Ontario, Canada Toronto

Pager, Yukon, OK, United States


Toronto

PagerDuty (NYSE:PD) is a leader in Digital Operations Management. In an always‑on world, organizations of all sizes trust PagerDuty to help them deliver a perfect digital experience to their customers, every time. Teams use PagerDuty to identify issues and opportunities in real time and bring together the right people to fix problems faster and prevent them in the future. Over 13,000 organizations (including 60 of Fortune 100) rely on PagerDuty to succeed with Digital Transformation, Cloud Migration, and DevOps Modernization. Notable customers include GE, Cisco, Genentech, Electronic Arts, Cox Automotive, Netflix, Shopify, Zoom, DoorDash, Lululemon and more. We are expanding rapidly as a platform for Digital Operations Management using AI/ML and Automation and growing our adoption by Development, IT, Customer Service, Security, and other teams across the organization.

PagerDuty is seeking a

Principal Product Designer

to join our diverse, customer‑focused team! As Principal Product Designer, you will join our UX team and lead design strategy for our AI and Automation team, partnering with senior leadership, product management, engineering, and data science teams. You will define the vision and execution for how AI agents, automation workflows, and intelligent insights are experienced across the PagerDuty Operations Cloud, ensuring our AI capabilities are intuitive, trustworthy, and transformative for technical operations teams. This is an exciting opportunity to pioneer the future of AI‑driven operations at scale, shaping how thousands of organizations leverage autonomous agents and intelligent automation to prevent incidents, accelerate resolution, and improve operational resilience. The ideal candidate has deep expertise in AI/ML product design, a track record of leading design for complex technical products, and a passion for making cutting‑edge technology accessible and valuable to practitioners.

If you live in the Atlanta or Greater Atlanta area, this role is expected to come into our

Toronto office 2 days a week , so you can thrive in your new role and fully embrace being a Dutonian!

Key Responsibilities

Define and drive the design vision for PagerDuty's AI and automation capabilities, including AI agents

Lead cross‑functional collaboration with AI/ML engineers, product managers, and data scientists to translate complex AI capabilities into intuitive, trustworthy user experiences

Establish design principles and patterns for AI transparency, explainability, and user control that build confidence in autonomous and semi‑autonomous systems

Mentor and guide designers across the organization on AI/UX best practices, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence

Conduct strategic research to understand how technical teams adopt and trust AI‑driven recommendations, automation, and insights in mission‑critical contexts

Partner with product leadership to shape the AI and automation roadmap, balancing innovation with user needs and technical feasibility

Represent design in executive‑level discussions and contribute to company‑wide AI strategy and product positioning

Basic Qualifications

10+ years of experience in product design, UX design, or interaction design with a focus on complex technical products

3+ years of experience designing for AI/ML products, intelligent systems, automation platforms, or data‑driven applications

Demonstrated experience leading design strategy and influencing product direction

Portfolio showcasing expertise in AI/UX, conversational interfaces, automation design, or intelligent agent experiences

Preferred Qualifications

Experience designing for developer tools, DevOps platforms, or technical operations products

Deep understanding of AI/ML concepts including LLMs, generative AI, predictive models, and agentic systems

Track record of establishing design systems, frameworks, or principles that scale across product teams

Strong thought leadership through speaking, writing, or contributing to the design community

Experience working in high‑growth SaaS or enterprise software companies with complex technical audiences

The Canadian base salary range for this position is 159,000 - 209,000 CAD.

This role may also be eligible for bonus, commission, equity, and/or benefits.

Our base salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range, which is subject to change based on primary work location, reflects the minimum and maximum base salary we expect to pay newly hired employees for the position. Within the range, we determine pay for an individual based on a number of factors including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills/competencies and experience.

Your recruiter can share more about the specific offerings for this role, as well as the salary range for your primary work location during the hiring process.

Location Restrictions Australia:

Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia.

Canada:

Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, PEI, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Yukon.

United States:

Alaska, Hawaii, Iowa, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming.

Candidates must reside in an eligible location, which vary by role.

Equal Opportunity Employer PagerDuty is an equal opportunity employer. PagerDuty does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status. Your privacy is important to us. By submitting an application, you confirm that you have read and understand PagerDuty's Privacy Policy.

PagerDuty is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application process. Should you require accommodation, please email accommodation@pagerduty.com and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

PagerDuty uses the E‑Verify employment verification program.

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