UX Research Jobs in San Francisco, United States of America
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Senior UX Researcher
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Uxr Hunt 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
The role involves designing and refining scalable taxonomies of professional jobs and tasks to inform the training and evaluation of frontier AI models. You will conduct mixed-methods research and leverage AI-moderated tools to synthesize insights for product strategy and AI research teams.
Staff UX Researcher - AI Agents
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Okta 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Lead the research roadmap for AI agents and automated workflows at the intersection of identity and security. Drive mixed-methods research to define user experiences and integrate AI tools to scale research operations across the organization.
Senior UX Researcher, Taxonomy
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Uxr Hunt 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
The role involves researching professional workflows to create structured taxonomies that inform the training and evaluation of frontier AI models. You will collaborate with AI research and engineering teams to blend taxonomy research with traditional UXR for model training techniques.
Senior UX Researcher, Taxonomy
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Handshake 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
The role involves researching professional workflows to build structured taxonomies that inform the training and evaluation of frontier AI models. It requires executing mixed-methods research and collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate insights into actionable product frameworks.
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Staff Driver Safety UX Researcher, Android for Auto
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Google 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Define and drive the strategic safety research agenda for the Android Auto product portfolio using mixed-methodologies. Act as the subject-matter expert on driver safety and distraction to provide strategic guidance for product decisions.
Staff Driver Safety UX Researcher, Android for Auto
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Google 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Define and drive the strategic safety research agenda for the Android Auto product portfolio using mixed-methods research. Act as a subject-matter expert to influence stakeholders and establish safety frameworks that meet industry standards.
UX Researcher | Onsite
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Uxr Hunt 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
The UX Researcher conducts generative and exploratory research to uncover user insights that inform creative direction and innovation. They collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate these findings into actionable design principles and validate early-stage concepts.
Senior UX Researcher
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Uxr Hunt 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Lead research initiatives to identify knowledge gaps and inform product strategy and design for AI-powered experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to distill complex data into actionable insights and shape the organization's research culture.
Senior UX Designer, Talent Acquisition Tech
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Amazon 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Deliver end-to-end design solutions for complex hiring workflows across Recruiter, Hiring, and Candidate Hubs. Partner with product and engineering teams to influence roadmaps and design AI-informed interfaces that improve hiring decisions.
Staff UX Researcher, AI
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Adobe 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Lead research initiatives to shape Adobe's future AI investments across creative tools by framing complex decision problems and identifying appropriate methodologies. Build cross-functional alliances to translate research insights into actionable product strategies and executive-ready narratives.
Staff UX Researcher, AI
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Adobe 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Lead research to shape Adobe's future AI investments across creative tools, guiding projects from early exploration to product launch. Frame complex decision problems and translate research insights into executive-ready narratives to align product and design leadership.
Senior UX Researcher, Human Factors
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Google 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Define and measure quantitative UX goals and metrics while developing statistical models to understand user behavior. Conduct empirical research across various methodologies to generate actionable insights for stakeholders and improve product design.
Senior UX Researcher, Human Factors
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Google 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Define and measure quantitative UX goals and metrics while developing statistical models to understand user behavior. Conduct empirical research and communicate actionable findings to stakeholders to improve product design and user experience.
Staff UX Researcher
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Turo 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Lead quantitative research across pricing and marketplace domains to shape product roadmaps and de-risk strategic investments. Partner with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into compelling narratives that drive business decisions.
Staff UX Researcher
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Turo 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Lead quantitative research focused on pricing and marketplace dynamics to inform product roadmaps and de-risk strategic investments. Translate complex data findings into compelling narratives for leadership and mentor the research team on statistical rigor.
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.