Rubrik
Director, Product Design
$250K–$351K
Palo Alto, CA +1 · Director · Full-time · Posted Feb 5, 2026
- Location
- Palo Alto, CA
Palo Alto, CA, United States - Experience
- At least 3 years in a formal people management role.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Design (Product, HCI, etc.) or equivalent experience.
About the job
Leads Rubrik’s product design team and strategic design work, shaping enterprise product experiences in partnership with Product and Engineering leaders.
What you'll do
- Recruit, mentor, and develop designers while supporting their career growth.
- Set long-term design strategy with Product and Engineering leadership and oversee execution across complex product areas.
- Champion design quality, customer research, and effective design processes across the organization.
What they ask for
- At least 3 years in a formal people management role.
- A portfolio demonstrating leadership through complex problem-solving, organizational shifts, and successful product launches.
- Business acumen, including understanding how design decisions affect business outcomes and technical debt.
- Exceptional presentation and storytelling skills.
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in HCI or an MBA.
Pay
$250,300 — $350,800 USD (base salary)
AI focus
Leads product design for strategic investments connected to Rubrik’s mission of securing and accelerating AI transformation; bridges AI and infrastructure complexity with accessible enterprise usability.
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