UX Research Jobs in San Francisco, United States of America
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UX Designer, Alexa Enterprise
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Amazon 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
The role involves designing end-to-end visual and voice interfaces for Alexa Enterprise to create intuitive B2B2C SaaS experiences. Responsibilities include developing early-stage concepts, contributing to Figma libraries, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to validate designs through user research.
Sr. UX Researcher
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Rakuten Rewards 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Lead end-to-end UX research initiatives to influence product strategy across acquisition, conversion, and engagement. Translate ambiguous business problems into actionable insights and evidence-based recommendations for cross-functional stakeholders.
UX Writer, AI
Remote (🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America)
Figma Remote (🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America)
The UX Writer will define best practices for AI-powered products and oversee language strategy across the product suite. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, engineers, and AI researchers to shape intuitive user experiences.
UX Researcher
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Prosper 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
The UX Researcher will lead research initiatives to uncover user insights and drive product improvements through cross-functional collaboration. They are responsible for executing research methodologies, synthesizing findings into actionable recommendations, and advocating for user needs in strategic planning.
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Senior Qualitative UX Researcher
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Suno 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Lead end-to-end qualitative research to understand user needs and inform product decisions across Suno's platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to synthesize actionable insights and advocate for the user experience.
Staff UX Designer
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Heartflow 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
The Staff UX Designer will be responsible for creating intuitive, scalable, and engaging user experiences for web-based and PDF products, serving both internal and external users. Key duties include producing detailed UX deliverables, conducting user research, collaborating across teams, and developing/maintaining the design system using Figma.
About UX Research careers
In an era dominated by synthetic data and AI simulations, UX Researchers provide the essential human pulse.
While AI can simulate user testing at scale, the most valued researchers focus on deep ethnographic insights and ethical AI alignment to ensure products stay grounded in real behavior. This role is critical for identifying unmet needs that data alone misses.
Companies like Netflix, Spotify, and Anthropic rely on researchers to validate product-market fit and navigate the complex social implications of generative technologies.
We feature roles ranging from junior UX researchers to senior research leads and Directors of Research. Positions span AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Perplexity where research is critical for human-AI interaction, as well as product design roles with research focus at companies like Figma, Notion, and Stripe.
Definitely. Many companies have embraced remote research practices, especially AI companies like Midjourney and Anthropic. Browse remote UX research opportunities or explore positions in research hubs like Seattle, Austin, and Toronto.
Companies like Meta, Google, Netflix, Amazon, and AI leaders like OpenAI value expertise in usability testing, interviews, surveys, card sorting, A/B testing, and analytics. For AI products, understanding human-AI interaction and prompt testing is increasingly important. Check top UX research portfolios for examples of how to present research impact.
Entry-level UX researchers typically earn $70k–$95k, while senior researchers command $130k–$190k+. AI companies like Anthropic, OpenAI, and Scale AI often offer premium packages. Principal and director-level positions at top tech companies can exceed $250k with equity. Consult our salary guide for detailed breakdowns.
Synthetic data is great for rapid, quantitative testing, but it has made Human-Led Research even more valuable. Companies are hiring researchers who can provide deep ethnographic insights and navigate the ethics of AI interaction. If you specialize in identifying the "unmet needs" that LLMs can't predict, you'll find high-demand roles at companies like Anthropic and Meta.
Beyond traditional tools like Dovetail or UserTesting, researchers are now using AI-powered synthesis tools to analyze hundreds of hours of video in minutes. The focus has moved from "data collection" to "insight storytelling," where researchers act as the strategic bridge between user behavior and product roadmaps.