Principal- UX Architect - Greenwood Village - Gradera

Description

About Gradera

At Gradera, we're defining a new category of enterprise transformation called Software‑Orchestrated Services (SoS) — a governed blend of human expertise and digital intelligence that transforms how enterprises operate.

Our mission is to build intelligent digital workers that augment teams and automate work across the value chain, helping organizations become more efficient, agile, and resilient.

We don't believe in one‑size‑fits‑all solutions. Every engagement is tailored to the unique needs of each enterprise — grounded in governance, security, and reliability. By aligning technology with strategy, we empower our clients to achieve measurable outcomes and lead with confidence in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Principal – User Experience Architect

Department: Product / Design
Employment Type: Full Time
Reports to: Lead UX Architect
Work Location: This role is fully remote and open to candidates across all 50 U.S. states. If you're located in the Greater Denver, Colorado area, you'll also have optional access to our office in the Denver Tech Center (DTC).

Role Overview

The Principal User Experience Architect will support the design and architecture of user experiences across Gradera's product ecosystem. This role bridges UX, systems thinking, and responsible AI design—crafting end‑to‑end experiences that are intuitive, scalable, and resilient to interaction risks.

You will partner closely with Product, Engineering, and AI Research to define user journeys, design frameworks, and interaction models that support safe and effective AI use. This is a hands‑on craft and strategy role suited for someone who can navigate ambiguity, influence at a senior level, and help mature a growing design function.

What You'll Do

Experience Strategy & Architecture

• Define and own UX architecture across product lines, ensuring consistency, clarity, and system‑level cohesion.
• Create frameworks, user flows, and interface models that support responsible AI use and mitigate interaction‑level risks.
• Translate ambiguous problem spaces into structured design approaches and long‑term design strategy.

Design Craft & Execution

• Lead end‑to‑end UX initiatives from research to prototypes to final interaction patterns.
• Produce high‑fidelity prototypes, design systems components, and interaction guidelines.
• Conduct design explorations for complex AI features, including trust indicators, risk mitigation workflows, and model evaluation UX.

Cross Functional Leadership

• Partner with Product, Engineering, and AI teams to align on problem definition, requirements, and user needs.
• Facilitate design reviews, critique sessions, and decision‑making frameworks across the organization.
• Advocate for user‑centered, ethical, and inclusive design principles throughout the company.

Responsible AI & System Level Design

• Architect interactions that anticipate system‑level risk, ambiguity, and edge cases inherent to AI.
• Collaborate with Technical Teams to design meaningful, interpretable user experiences.
• Develop standards and guidelines for safe, transparent, and effective use of AI within Gradera's platform.

Networking

• Represent Gradera in conferences, industry forums, and design/AI events when appropriate.
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, workshops, and design education.
• Help evangelize design maturity and best practices within an early‑stage startup.

What You Bring

• 8+ years of experience in UX Design, UX Architecture, or Interaction Design roles (startup experience a strong plus).
• Demonstrated expertise designing complex systems (AI tools, enterprise platforms, data products, or technical interfaces).
• Strong portfolio that showcases thought processes, system thinking, and high‑level UX architecture.
• Deep knowledge of design patterns for responsible AI, human‑AI interaction, or risk‑aware UX (preferred).
• Comfort balancing hands‑on design work with strategic frameworks and architectural documentation.

Bonus Skills

• Experience in AI/ML design, evaluation platforms, or developer tools.
• Familiarity with safety, alignment, or human‑centered AI principles.
• Public speaking, conference presentations, or published thought leadership.
• Prior experience in early‑stage, high‑growth startups.

Employee Benefits at Gradera

At Gradera, we're committed to supporting our team. Here's how we invest in your well‑being, growth, and future:

Comprehensive Health Coverage — 100% Company‑Paid. We take care of your health so you can focus on what matters. Gradera covers 100% of your medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums. No hidden fees. No fine print. Just full coverage.

Paid Time Off. We believe in rest and recharge—paid holidays and PTO are part of the package.

Remote‑First Flexibility. Work from wherever you feel most productive. As a remote‑first company, we champion flexibility, autonomy, and a healthy work‑life balance. Your desk is wherever you want it to be.

401(k) Retirement Savings. Your future matters. We offer access to a 401(k) retirement plan to help you build long‑term financial security—starting now.

Compensation: The final salary for this role will be determined based on a combination of factors including relevant experience, performance during interviews, and results from applicable assessments. This position is bonus eligible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement

• Gradera provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Application Instructions & Deadline

• How to Apply: To be considered, please complete the job application for the role you're interested in via our careers page.
• Deadline: Applications are accepted until role is filled.
• Questions: Contact us at If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, just let us know—we're happy to assist.