UX Research Jobs in San Francisco, United States of America
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Quantitative UX Researcher
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Openai 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Design and execute quantitative research across the product lifecycle, partnering with cross-functional teams to identify high-impact opportunities. Lead rigorous studies and translate complex data into actionable recommendations for product decisions.
UX Researcher (III)
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Russell Tobin 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
The UX Researcher will conduct moderately complex research projects to improve products and services through research-driven insights. They will communicate findings clearly and advocate for user-centric solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
UX Researcher (III) [210871]
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Aquent 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Propose innovative ideas to enhance products and services through research-driven insights and actionable recommendations. Drive user-centric thinking and advocate for inclusive research and design practices.
Senior UX Researcher
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Hinge Health 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Own end-to-end research across product pods, from scoping questions to delivering insights. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and clinical partners to influence product decisions and advocate for member needs.
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Senior UX Researcher
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Hinge Health 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Own end-to-end user research across product pods to influence product decisions, roadmaps, and design direction. Collaborate with cross-functional partners and leverage AI tools to scale research capacity and advocate for member needs.
Senior UX Researcher, Hardware
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Google 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Conduct independent research on various aspects of products and experiences. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize research opportunities and advocate findings through reports and presentations.
UX Lead / Senior Product Designer, WarMatrix
🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Code Metal 🇺🇸 San Francisco, California, United States of America
Lead end-to-end UX for a complex geospatial and simulation platform, conducting user research and translating technical requirements into intuitive workflows. Own the design system and collaborate closely with the frontend engineering team to ensure design fidelity.
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.