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Associate User Experience Researcher Jobs in California

Suno

Qualitative UX Researcher (Contract)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$75 - $90/hr

About the Role We're looking for a Qualitative UX Researcher (6 month contract) to own the voice of the user across Suno's current user, subscriber, and power user experience. This role is focused on ...

Adobe

Staff UX Researcher, AI

San Francisco, CA

We are seeking a Staff UX Researcher to lead research that shapes Adobe's future AI investments across our creative tools, bringing clarity to complex questions and guiding work from early ...

Adobe

Staff UX Researcher, AI

San Jose, CA · On-site

We are seeking a Staff UX Researcher to lead research that shapes Adobe's future AI investments across our creative tools, bringing clarity to complex questions and guiding work from early ...

Esri

Sr. UX Researcher - ArcGIS Apps

Redlands, CA · On-site

Overview Join Esri as a Senior UX Researcher - ArcGIS Apps, where you'll focus primarily on ArcGIS Business Analyst and ArcGIS Instant Apps while supporting research across a broader suite of ArcGIS ...

Turo

Staff UX Researcher

San Francisco, CA

Your profile * 8+ years of professional research experience, with at least 4 years of quantitative UX research on consumer software across multiple surfaces (Desktop, Mobile Web, iOS, Android). * A ...

Turo

Staff UX Researcher

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Your profile * 8+ years of professional research experience, with at least 4 years of quantitative UX research on consumer software across multiple surfaces (Desktop, Mobile Web, iOS, Android). * A ...

Esri

Sr. UX Researcher - ArcGIS Apps

Redlands, CA · On-site

$112K - $176K/yr

Overview Join Esri as a Senior UX Researcher - ArcGIS Apps, where you'll focus primarily on ArcGIS Business Analyst and ArcGIS Instant Apps while supporting research across a broader suite of ArcGIS ...

Oura

Senior UX Researcher, Human Care

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

We are looking for a Senior UX Researcher to join our Design Research team, embedded in the Human Care mission. Human Care is where Oura expands beyond tracking into territory with real clinical ...

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How much do associate user experience researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate user experience researcher in California is $124,388.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,400.00 and $159,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an associate user experience researcher do?

An Associate User Experience (UX) Researcher helps gather and analyze data about how users interact with products or services. They use various research methods, such as interviews, surveys, and usability testing, to understand user needs, behaviors, and pain points. Their work supports the design and development teams in creating user-friendly and effective products. As entry-level professionals, Associate UX Researchers often assist with planning studies, collecting data, and communicating findings to stakeholders.

How does an associate user experience researcher typically work with designers and product managers during a project?

As an Associate User Experience Researcher, you’ll collaborate closely with designers and product managers throughout the product development lifecycle. Typically, you’ll help gather user insights by planning and conducting usability tests, interviews, or surveys, and then present your findings to the broader team. Your research will inform design decisions and help prioritize features or improvements by providing evidence-based recommendations. Regular communication and the ability to translate user needs into actionable feedback are key aspects of your daily responsibilities.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an associate user experience researcher?

To thrive as an Associate User Experience Researcher, you need foundational knowledge in research methodologies, user testing, and data analysis, often supported by a degree in psychology, human-computer interaction, or a related field. Familiarity with tools like UserTesting, Optimal Workshop, and data analysis software such as SPSS or Excel is typically expected. Strong communication, curiosity, and collaboration skills help you effectively gather user insights and work with cross-functional teams. These abilities are crucial for translating user feedback into actionable design recommendations that enhance product usability and satisfaction.
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Qualitative UX Researcher (Contract)

Suno

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$75 - $90/hr

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Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

About Suno
We're building the world's first creative entertainment platform, where the entire world can feel the joy and fulfillment of making music. Music is for everyone: Our users include everyone from grandmothers creating songs for their loved ones, to Grammy winners using Suno Studio, our power tool, to make the most popular hits in the world.
Building the future of entertainment requires ambition. The pace is fast, the problems are hard, and the work demands ownership and intensity. For the right people, it's incredibly rewarding: a chance to shape a new medium, work with a small team that cares deeply about quality, make music, drink too much coffee, and build something that millions of people use to express themselves in ways that were never before possible.
Suno is the fastest growing consumer entertainment company and the leader in AI music. We are backed by leading investors including Bond Capital, Menlo Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, IVP, Forerunner, Union Square Ventures, Alkeon, Quiet, Matrix Partners, Schroders Capital and, NVentures (venture arm of NVIDIA).
About the Role
We're looking for a Qualitative UX Researcher (6 month contract) to own the voice of the user across Suno's current user, subscriber, and power user experience. This role is focused on Suno's mobile apps - understanding how casual users and professionals alike use Suno, what keeps them engaged, and what's missing. You'll work closely with PMs, designers, and engineers to bring user signal into every product decision as it's being shaped.
You'll be embedded in fast-moving teams and responsible for scoping, executing, and synthesizing research at the pace of the product org. We move fast, decisions happen daily, and research is most valuable when it arrives in time to shape those decisions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives with high ownership and self-drive in that kind of environment.
Here's a song we made about the role: https://suno.com/s/paB0ytaXmjpX3iv9
What You'll Do
  • Lead end-to-end qualitative research - interviews, usability tests, diary studies - primarily for mobile, but also web and platform experiences
  • Develop and deploy surveys that complement qualitative findings and provide lightweight validation for hypotheses
  • Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering to scope research, identify learning goals, and quickly synthesize findings into actionable insights
  • Deliver research at the speed of the product team, not on a separate research timeline
  • Advocate for the user across all touchpoints - from onboarding to creator tools to content discovery
  • Help establish and evolve research best practices and scalable processes to support rapid experimentation and growing demand

What You'll Need
  • 3+ years of industry experience in UX research, with a strong focus on qualitative methods in fast-paced, embedded product environments
  • BA or equivalent experience in HCI, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, or a related field
  • Deep expertise in qualitative research design, execution, and synthesis
  • A track record of research that drove product decisions - you can point to specific features, pivots, or roadmap shifts your work shaped
  • Comfortable working with quantitative data alongside your qual findings
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach - you build genuine thought partnerships with PMs and designers
  • A proactive, flexible mindset - comfortable navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, very tight timelines, and a fast pace of output

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in being the single researcher at a startup (even though we have a UX team, we function with high ownership like being the single researcher in a startup)
  • Experience in mobile consumer apps related to audio, social, and music in general
  • Proficiency with AI and generative technologies in product experiences
  • Bonus points if you've used Suno to make music

Additional Notes
  • Must be eligible to work in the US
  • Must be willing to work 40 hours per week
  • This is an in-person role working at our LA office location 5 days per week
  • This is a 6 month contract, and there will be an opportunity to convert into a full-time position in the future

Compensation
  • $75 - $90 per hour

Suno is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis under provincial, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the Massachusetts Fair Chance in Employment Act, NYC Fair Chance Act, LA City Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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