UX / User Experience Designer
Kai, San Jose, CA, United States
Kai is the AI company rebuilding cybersecurity for the machine-speed era. Founded by second time founders and trusted by Fortune 500 enterprises, Kai is building a future where security has no categories, no silos, and no human speed bottlenecks. The Kai Agentic AI Platform replaces fragmented, human-limited workflows with agentic AI systems that continuously contextualize, assess, reason, and execute security work at machine speed - making human defenders superhuman.
Why Join Kai
Well-funded: With $125M raised, we have the capital, runway, and resolve to rebuild cybersecurity from first principles.
Proven: We’ve earned the trust of Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, and we’re just getting started. Their confidence in Kai reflects what we’ve built: an AI-powered cybersecurity platform that performs at the scale and speed the enterprise demands.
Experienced founders: Our founding team consists of second‑time entrepreneurs, each with over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry. Their proven expertise and vision drive our ambitious goals.
World‑class leadership team: Our Heads of AI, Engineering, and Product bring extensive experience from some of the world’s most influential companies, ensuring top‑tier mentorship, direction, and vision.
Frontier AI Applied Research Team: Our researchers operate at the leading edge of agentic AI systems, translating breakthrough capabilities into real‑world cybersecurity applications.
Generous compensation: We offer highly competitive salaries, equity options, and a supportive work environment. Your contributions will be valued and rewarded as we grow together.
Why This Role Matters This role serves as the bridge between advanced complex cybersecurity capabilities and the people rely on it. By transforming technical workflows into clear, intuitive experiences, the UX Designer ensures that users can act quickly, make informed decisions, and trust the tools at their disposal. Strong design here isn’t just aesthetic—it is critical to fostering confidence, adoption, and effectiveness in safeguarding our customers. In a field where confusion can mean vulnerability, thoughtful design directly strengthens security outcomes.
What You’ll Do
Drive end‑to‑end UX design for cybersecurity products, from research and ideation to wireframes, prototypes, and high‑fidelity designs in Figma.
Translate complex security concepts into clear, user‑friendly workflows that enable users to respond effectively.
Collaborate with engineers and security experts to ensure design solutions are both usable and technically feasible.
Build and maintain a scalable design system that drives consistency and accessibility across products.
Advocate for the user’s perspective in every stage of the product lifecycle, ensuring our solutions serve people as effectively as they provide security.
What We’re Looking For
5–10 years of professional experience as a UX Designer, Interaction Designer, or Product Designer.
Strong proficiency in Figma, Miro or Sketch for wireframing, prototyping, and creating design systems.
Demonstrated experience working on complex digital products (web and/or large screens).
Background in designing for global audiences and accessibility standards (WCAG).
Excellent understanding of user‑centered design principles, accessibility, and responsive design.
Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
Bonus: Experience collaborating with Cybersecurity teams.
Work Location – San Jose, CA (5 days in the office) #J-18808-Ljbffr
Why Join Kai
Well-funded: With $125M raised, we have the capital, runway, and resolve to rebuild cybersecurity from first principles.
Proven: We’ve earned the trust of Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, and we’re just getting started. Their confidence in Kai reflects what we’ve built: an AI-powered cybersecurity platform that performs at the scale and speed the enterprise demands.
Experienced founders: Our founding team consists of second‑time entrepreneurs, each with over 20 years of experience in the cybersecurity industry. Their proven expertise and vision drive our ambitious goals.
World‑class leadership team: Our Heads of AI, Engineering, and Product bring extensive experience from some of the world’s most influential companies, ensuring top‑tier mentorship, direction, and vision.
Frontier AI Applied Research Team: Our researchers operate at the leading edge of agentic AI systems, translating breakthrough capabilities into real‑world cybersecurity applications.
Generous compensation: We offer highly competitive salaries, equity options, and a supportive work environment. Your contributions will be valued and rewarded as we grow together.
Why This Role Matters This role serves as the bridge between advanced complex cybersecurity capabilities and the people rely on it. By transforming technical workflows into clear, intuitive experiences, the UX Designer ensures that users can act quickly, make informed decisions, and trust the tools at their disposal. Strong design here isn’t just aesthetic—it is critical to fostering confidence, adoption, and effectiveness in safeguarding our customers. In a field where confusion can mean vulnerability, thoughtful design directly strengthens security outcomes.
What You’ll Do
Drive end‑to‑end UX design for cybersecurity products, from research and ideation to wireframes, prototypes, and high‑fidelity designs in Figma.
Translate complex security concepts into clear, user‑friendly workflows that enable users to respond effectively.
Collaborate with engineers and security experts to ensure design solutions are both usable and technically feasible.
Build and maintain a scalable design system that drives consistency and accessibility across products.
Advocate for the user’s perspective in every stage of the product lifecycle, ensuring our solutions serve people as effectively as they provide security.
What We’re Looking For
5–10 years of professional experience as a UX Designer, Interaction Designer, or Product Designer.
Strong proficiency in Figma, Miro or Sketch for wireframing, prototyping, and creating design systems.
Demonstrated experience working on complex digital products (web and/or large screens).
Background in designing for global audiences and accessibility standards (WCAG).
Excellent understanding of user‑centered design principles, accessibility, and responsive design.
Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
Bonus: Experience collaborating with Cybersecurity teams.
Work Location – San Jose, CA (5 days in the office) #J-18808-Ljbffr