249 User Experience Researcher jobs in the United States

User Experience Researcher
San Antonio, TX - Remote

Job Description
User Experience Researcher 4

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Provide research and support to the customer-facing designs including usability testing, interviews, website and mobile app analytics and other research methods.
• Act as researcher Subject Matter Expert (SME) to inform the team's user centered design decisions for high visibility on-going projects
• Create engaging reports of research results by using and updating our research templates.
• Plan research activities along an agile process to stay ahead of development work, so that engineering and development decisions are informed by the user.
• Summarize research results so that the acitons needed to resolve the issues or take advantage of the revealed opportunities are clear and actionable.
• Understand technical tradeoffs while maintaining a 'bias' toward the user so that iterative improvements can be made over time.
• Collaborate with designers, developers, analysts, product managers and tech leads to implement solutions.
• Synthesize data across different research activities to identify trends and patterns that can further reduce user painpoints and optimize our work processes (e.g, reduce finding the same type of usability problem repeatedly).
• Participate in quarterly planning activies by contributing research results and patterns.
• Remain current on user interface trends and programming techniques and suggest new tools and methods as necessary.
• May assist with user acceptance testing
• Work cross-organizationally with multiple teams and individuals
• Share expertise with other team members to grow their understanding of the importance of end users.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School or GED
• Deep experience with user research tools like UserTesting.com
• Experience conducting research and sharing results in a compelling manner to ensure issues are resolved and peers understand the results.
• Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to research - design - develop - annd test new functionality or iterative improvements.
• Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
• History of working with cross functional teams using Agile/Scrum methodologies and an understanding of how to insert research results through out the product life cycle.
• Experience with communicating and working with business and technology stakeholders to help them understand end users needs and expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with the Electric and Gas Utility Industry
• Degree in human comuter interaction or similar field from an accredited university OR relevant business technical experience
• Proficient understanding of accessibility requirements, web development, mobile applications

Job Description -

About you -- you thrive conducting research on low-fidelity designs as well as products that have already launched to identify improvement opportunities. You are comfortable working across disciplines to understand the stakeholder's intent, nudge teams to think more holistically about their end users, and capture data to influence design and product decisions.
You can juggle multiple projects in different phases at once and have a natural curiosity to seek answers for current projects while also collecting data from users for longer term opportunities. You enjoy working in cross disciplinary teams and appreciate the opportunity to share your expertise to people who are unfamiliar with the value UXR can provide to teams.
While we are primarily focused on usability testing, we are open to leveraging early and exploratory research as well. You'll work with a UX leader who understands how to leverage your research results and who will help you foster buy in to acting on your results. If you join our team, you'll partner with product owners and engineers to make sure we understand user (customer and employee) needs as we design digital solutions.

Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Provide research and support to the customer-facing designs including usability testing, interviews, website and mobile app analytics and other research methods.
2. Act as researcher Subject Matter Expert (SME) to inform the team's user centered design decisions for high visibility on-going projects
3. Create engaging reports of research results by using and updating our research templates.
4. Plan research activities along an agile process to stay ahead of development work, so that engineering and development decisions are informed by the user.
5. Summarize research results so that the acitons needed to resolve the issues or take advantage of the revealed opportunities are clear and actionable.
6. Understand technical tradeoffs while maintaining a 'bias' toward the user so that iterative improvements can be made over time.
7. Collaborate with designers, developers, analysts, product managers and tech leads to implement solutions.
8. Synthesize data across different research activities to identify trends and patterns that can further reduce user painpoints and optimize our work processes (e.g, reduce finding the same type of usability problem repeatedly).
9. Participate in quarterly planning activies by contributing research results and patterns.
10. Remain current on user interface trends and programming techniques and suggest new tools and methods as necessary.
11. May assist with user acceptance testing
12. Work cross-organizationally with multiple teams and individuals
13. Share expertise with other team members to grow their understanding of the importance of end users.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High School or GED
2. Deep experience with user research tools like UserTesting.com
3. Experience conducting research and sharing results in a compelling manner to ensure issues are resolved and peers understand the results.
4. Experience collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams to research - design - develop - and test new functionality or iterative improvements.
5. Knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods.
6. History of working with cross functional teams using Agile/Scrum methodologies and an understanding of how to insert research results through out the product life cycle.
7. Experience with communicating and working with business and technology stakeholders to help them understand end users needs and expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Previous experience with the Electric and Gas Utility Industry
2. Degree in human comuter interaction or similar field from an accredited university OR relevant business technical experience
3. Proficient understanding of accessibility requirements, web development, mobile applications

Who We Are

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K's portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today's most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of 2K's portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA® 2K, renowned BioShock®, Borderlands®, Mafia, Sid Meier's Civilization® and XCOM® brands; popular WWE® 2K and WWE® SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR® 2K

At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don't meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!

The User Experience Research group at 2K employs an array of methodologies to give developers the feedback and tools to make better games. We are a team of passionate, diverse gamers who know, analyze, and play not just our games, but all games to identify trends and to go beyond the numbers to provide insight into our research.
What We Need

We are looking for a mixed-methods User Experience Researcher to conduct player-centric research in our Novato, CA facility. Primary responsibilities include designing and implementing playtests and other UX research efforts, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, authoring summaries and reports, and impacting game development through actionable insights and data driven recommendations.

If you have knowledge of or interest in video games and want to help conduct impactful research that informs game development, then this position might be for you.
What You Will Do

• Conduct video game playtests in a lab setting.
• Support the management of the research lab's technical set up during research studies, troubleshooting when necessary.
• Create and implement research plans, develop briefs, study designs, and other tactical components critical to UX games research.
• Analyze and summarize quantitative player survey and/or qualitative feedback from playtest data.
• Collaborate with other members of the Research & Insights and Data Science teams to gain a complete understanding of player behavior.
• Author and present compelling research reports for a variety of partner audiences.
• Build relationships with development studios and publishing partners.
• Become deeply familiar with mechanics and features of in-development game titles.

Who We Believe Would Be an Excellent Fit

• A history of conducting User Experience (UX) and Usability Research.
• An understanding of mixed research methods and frameworks.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel/Powerpoint/Word or Google Sheets/Slides/Docs.
• Ability to summarize, analyze, and communicate large amounts of quantitative and qualitative data, to derive insights and recommendations.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and/or objectives simultaneously.
• Passion for video games and gaming.

Bonus Points

• BA/BS or equivalent experience in Cognitive Science, Experimental/Cognitive Psychology, or related field.
• Experience with survey software (e.g. Qualtrics, Alchemer) and data analysis tools.
• Skilled at applying statistical methods to analyze complex datasets and extract actionable insights.
• 2+ years of UX or other social science research experience.
• Proficiency with PC hardware and current-generation game consoles.
• Travel, both domestic and international, may be required.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never use instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts.

The pay range for this position in California at the start of employment is expected to be between $85,700 and $126,860 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.

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About the job User Experience Researcher

Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled UX Researcher to support user experience efforts across high-impact digital products. This role involves driving research initiatives that uncover insights into usability, user behavior, adoption, and product value. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to shape user-centric solutions and improve overall product experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with product teams to identify key research questions, user assumptions, and design risks
• Develop and execute comprehensive research plans focused on ease of use, feature awareness, onboarding, and adoption
• Conduct field research with users, analyze qualitative and quantitative data, and present actionable insights to stakeholders
• Help shape product strategies by advocating for user needs and experience metrics
• Travel regionally to meet with customers and conduct research in real-world settings

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience designing, conducting, and analyzing UX research
• 4+ years of experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (engineering, software, marketing, business)
• 3+ years of experience clearly communicating research findings, methodologies, and user insights to diverse audiences
• 3+ years of experience working within product development lifecycles

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong ability to advocate for user experience and influence product design decisions
• Experience with discovery research and measurement of user experience metrics
• Familiarity with equipment, tools, or systems in agriculture or construction industries

Education and/or Experience
Bachelors degree in Human Factors, Psychology, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Science, or a related discipline or equivalent practical experience.

Location
This is an onsite role based in Urbandale, Iowa. Candidates will need to reside within commuting distance and be open to occasional regional travel.

Role: User Experience Researcher
Location: Seattle, WA
Job type: Contract

Job description
Senior User Experience Researcher qualitative and quantitative research Methods Excellent collaboration & communication skills psychology, human-computer interaction (HCI) anthropology.
The ideal candidate would be able to clearly understand and influence the business goals, workplace tools and collaborate with both design and technical partners to ensure employee needs stay at the forefront of solutions, empowering a global force of Adobe employees to do their best work. You're an experienced researcher who has a passion for employee experiences, ensuring we support connection, reduce friction and understand & advocate for employees needs and ways of working. Significant hands-on research experience, with at least some experience applying research in an industry setting. Mastery in a broad range of mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) research, their tradeoffs and best application of methods within time constraints, and ability to explain rationale for each method. Ability to analyze insights and articulate recommendations that impact digital solutions. An understanding of the technology development cycles and can time research to have maximum impact. Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills. Excellent collaboration & communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate a problem space, sometimes in various ways to meet the needs of different recipients.
Experience using remote research tools (like UserZoom, UserTesting, Maze, Miro etc.).

Diverse Lynx LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive due consideration for employment without any discrimination. All applicants will be evaluated solely on the basis of their ability, competence and their proven capability to perform the functions outlined in the corresponding role. We promote and support a diverse workforce across all levels in the company.

Job Description: User Experience Researcher

Department: Education Management

Reporting Structure: Reports to the Director of User Experience

Summary:

Are you passionate about understanding user behavior and creating seamless digital experiences? Atlantis University is seeking a talented User Experience Researcher to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for conducting research to inform the design and development of our educational platforms.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct user research studies to gather insights on user behavior and preferences
li>Analyze data and create user personas to inform design decisions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and test user interfaces
• Identify opportunities for improvement and recommend solutions based on research findings
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices in user experience research

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in user experience research
• Proficiency in research methods such as usability testing, surveys, and interviews
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

If you are a curious and creative researcher with a passion for improving user experiences, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join the Atlantis University team.

Summary:

Our UX Research team is designing for businesses of all shapes and sizes, which requires us to better understand the customers who use our platform. Our researchers tackle some of the most complex challenges to gain valuable insights into how advertisers interact with our tools and platform, and work collaboratively to contribute new ideas to products that impact the experiences of millions of businesses on a global scale. This job description represents different full-time roles across Meta.We use a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to accomplish our goals, including surveys, focus groups, field studies, usability tests, and 1:1 interviews. We value different perspectives and stem from many different backgrounds.We're looking for skilled communicators who are knowledgeable about research devoted to understanding people, and curious about the relationship between technology and society.

Required Skills:

User Experience Researcher, Qualitative Responsibilities:

1. Work closely with product and business teams to identify research topics

2. Act as a thought leader in the domain of research, while advocating for the people who could use our products

3. Design and execute end-to-end custom primary research using a wide variety of methods

4. Design studies that address both user behavior and attitudes

5. Effectively manage and prioritize research plans through ambiguous and fast-changing environments, align and efficiently execute critical insights and work with a large group of stakeholders

6. Communicate results and illustrate suggestions in compelling and novel ways

7. Work cross-functionally with design, product management, content strategy, engineering and marketing

8. Generate insights that both fuel ideation and evaluate designs

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience within user experience, applied research setting and/or product research and development, Master's degree and 2+ years relevant experience, or a PhD and relevant experience

2. Experience conducting In-Depth Interviews or Focus Groups and Concept Testing or Usability Testing

3. Interest in and experience executing hands-on, primary research

4. Experience translating research findings into strategic narratives

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with advertising industry, digital marketing product development

2. Degrees in a human behavior related field, such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Information Science, Media Studies, Computer Science, or Economics

Public Compensation:

$138,000/year to $192,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at

Summary:

Our UX Research team is designing for businesses of all shapes and sizes, which requires us to better understand the customers who use our platform. Our researchers tackle some of the most complex challenges to gain valuable insights into how advertisers interact with our tools and platform, and work collaboratively to contribute new ideas to products that impact the experiences of millions of businesses on a global scale. This job description represents different full-time roles across Meta.We use a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to accomplish our goals, including surveys, focus groups, field studies, usability tests, and 1:1 interviews. We value different perspectives and stem from many different backgrounds.We're looking for skilled communicators who are knowledgeable about research devoted to understanding people, and curious about the relationship between technology and society.

Required Skills:

User Experience Researcher, Qualitative Responsibilities:

1. Work closely with product and business teams to identify research topics

2. Act as a thought leader in the domain of research, while advocating for the people who could use our products

3. Design and execute end-to-end custom primary research using a wide variety of methods

4. Design studies that address both user behavior and attitudes

5. Effectively manage and prioritize research plans through ambiguous and fast-changing environments, align and efficiently execute critical insights and work with a large group of stakeholders

6. Communicate results and illustrate suggestions in compelling and novel ways

7. Work cross-functionally with design, product management, content strategy, engineering and marketing

8. Generate insights that both fuel ideation and evaluate designs

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of relevant experience within user experience, applied research setting and/or product research and development, Master's degree and 2+ years relevant experience, or a PhD and relevant experience

2. Experience conducting In-Depth Interviews or Focus Groups and Concept Testing or Usability Testing

3. Interest in and experience executing hands-on, primary research

4. Experience translating research findings into strategic narratives

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with advertising industry, digital marketing product development

2. Degrees in a human behavior related field, such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Information Science, Media Studies, Computer Science, or Economics

Public Compensation:

$138,000/year to $192,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Industry: Internet

Equal Opportunity:

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at

Job Summary

MathWorks has a hybrid work model that enables staff members to split their time between office and home. The hybrid model provides the advantage of having both in-person time with colleagues and flexible at-home life optimizations. Learn More:
Would you like to join a User Experience team that is constantly solving new and exciting design problems in Simulink? Join our cross-functional team and steer projects through the full process, from understanding our users and their needs, to testing concepts and prototypes, through launch and monitoring solutions in the market.

We're dedicated to crafting clear and effective user experiences for technical software products that improve the world. You may be right for this role if you are:

• Energized by talking to customers and love tackling exciting problems
• Passionate about the user experience and want to join a dynamic UX team that is constantly solving new and exciting problems
• Interested in being a core member of the development team that builds products that make the world a better place
• Interested in improving programming and model-based design workflows for scientists and engineers

Our user experience team has over 100 passionate user experience professionals with experience in user research, usability testing and design. As strategic business partners, we work closely with our product teams and contribute throughout the product development life cycle to develop new products, features, and enhance legacy products.

Learn more about our UX department

MathWorks nurtures growth, appreciates diversity, encourages initiative, values teamwork, shares success, and rewards excellence.

Responsibilities

As a UX Researcher, you will collaborate with members of a cross-functional development team to improve the user experience for MathWorks products and applications. You will follow a user-centered design approach and work collaboratively to research, design, and validate innovative solutions to complex problems.

• Identify which user research methods to use to answer questions about users and design directions based on projects' needs, goals and constraints
• Conduct user research, identify user pains, and study user workflows to impact strategy and product direction
• Act as an advocate for our technical users
• Execute a variety of qualitative and quantitative research methods such as, but not limited to, user interviews, surveys, usability testing, and card sorting
• Help the teams interpret and understand user feedback and provide recommendations for design considerations based on that feedback
• Contribute to requirements and collaborate on design documents

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and 6 years of professional work experience (or a master's degree and 3 years of professional work experience, or a PhD degree, or equivalent experience) is required.

Additional Qualifications

STEM Degree (e.g., Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Cognitive Sciences, Human Computer Interaction, or other relevant degree)

Experience with relevant research and collaboration tools (e.g., UserZoom, OptimalWorkshop, Morae, Miro)

Experience with a variety of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies

Knowledge of MATLAB, Simulink, other programming languages (Python, C++, R, or JS), or GitHub is a plus