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Lead UX Researcher

Wp Engine • Sofia, Bulgaria 🇧🇬

Remote Full-time Lead

Lead and support research initiatives to uncover insights into user behavior, needs, and preferences. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and developers to shape user-centered solutions that drive business impact.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with your product design and product management partners to identify customer problems and develop solutions
  • Conduct moderated and unmoderated research including usability testing, concept testing, interviews, surveys, card sorts, and heuristic evaluations
  • Support the growth and maturity of the UX research practice within both the team and broader company
  • Design, plan, and conduct user research studies using both qualitative (e.g., interviews, field studies, usability tests) and quantitative (e.g., surveys, analytics) methodologies
  • Collaborate with product and design teams to define appropriate research plans
  • Gather insights on user behaviors across multiple dimensions, including geography, device type (mobile, tablet, desktop), customer segments, and traffic channels
  • Analyze and synthesize findings from various data sources to extract actionable insights
  • Monitor user adoption, retention, and feature performance post-launch to measure impact
  • Summarise research findings into compelling narratives and presentations tailored for cross-functional stakeholders
  • Translate insights into design and product recommendations that support strategic decisions
  • Participate in product ideation sessions, contributing a user-first perspective
  • Partner closely with UX/UI designers, product managers, data analysts, and engineers throughout the product lifecycle
  • Support teams by testing new features, running focus groups, and conducting pilot programs
  • Advocate for user-centered design practices and help mature the research discipline within the organization
  • Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging tools or methodologies

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience conducting UX research in a professional setting
  • Proficiency in designing and executing qualitative research studies
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Key Skills

  • Proficiency in designing and executing qualitative research studies
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

  • Company Stock Options (Every employee is an owner in the company)
  • Health Benefits (100% Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision)
  • Generous Vacation Time - 30 days. This includes 25 days PTO, 4 Wellness days and 1 extra day for your Birthday
  • One time Home Office Stipend 180 BGN
  • Re:Benefit monthly budget - incl. food vouchers, Multisport etc.
  • Free food/soft drinks in the office
  • Free lunch in the office every Thursday
  • Refer-a-friend program
  • Team buildings in and outside the country
  • On-going education through LinkedIn Learning, Workday Learning and our Career Growth Portal
  • Home office and flexible hours
  • Free annual subscription to Calm

About Wp Engine

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