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Market Research Programmer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Research Manager (Ongoing Recruitment)

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$70K - $95K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Programming and data processing partners What you'll bring: * Bachelor's degree in a related field * Minimum 2 years of prior market research experience, preferably with a research vendor company

Research Partner

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$165K - $200K/yr

Instead of relying on manual survey programming, static forms, and time-consuming analysis, Sprig ... Research teams use Sprig to run customer surveys, market research, experience measurement, journey ...

Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Market research, Engineering or Management Desired * Master/PhD ... Extensive knowledge of internal OEM processes to drive decisions * Extensive knowledge of ...

Mgr, UX Market Analytics

San Jose, CA · On-site

$136K/yr

Bachelor Degree in Psychology, Market research, Engineering or Management Desired * Master/PhD * Extensive knowledge of internal OEM processes to drive decisions * Extensive knowledge of autonomous ...

Research Director

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This is an opportunity for an entrepreneurial market research expert to help build and grow a ... Collaborate with Business Developers by assisting in the proposal and bid process. * Effectively ...

Research Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$200K - $350K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Join us. About the role We're hiring a Research Engineer to push Console's core agent loop from ... Product-market fit : We have built the leading product in our category, in a massive market. We've ...

Product Marketing Manager

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$181K/yr

  • PTO

Experience developing go-to-market plans for new products, features, or market segments * Ability to work closely with technical teams, including researchers and engineers, to understand product ...

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How much do market research programmer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for market research programmer in California is $111,322.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,700.00 and $127,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a market research programmer?

A Market Research Programmer is responsible for programming surveys, managing research data, and automating data collection processes. They work with survey platforms, scripting languages, and databases to create and test questionnaires, ensuring they function correctly. Their role is crucial in transforming research objectives into functional online surveys while handling data processing and cleaning. They often collaborate with researchers, analysts, and clients to ensure the accuracy and reliability of collected data. Strong technical skills in scripting, logic, and data handling are essential for success in this role.

What are the most common day-to-day responsibilities of a market research programmer?

As a Market Research Programmer, your daily tasks often involve programming online surveys, automating data collection processes, cleansing and reformatting raw data, and generating reports for research teams. You may also be responsible for running statistical analyses, testing survey logic, and troubleshooting technical issues related to survey deployment or data extraction. Collaborating closely with market researchers, project managers, and sometimes clients, you help translate research objectives into technical solutions. This blend of technical and collaborative work ensures that meaningful insights can be derived from large, complex datasets.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a market research programmer, and why are they important?

To excel as a Market Research Programmer, you need strong analytical skills, programming proficiency (often in languages like Python, R, or SQL), and a solid understanding of statistics, typically backed by a degree in computer science, statistics, or a related field. Familiarity with survey platforms, statistical software (such as SPSS or SAS), and data visualization tools is commonly required, along with relevant certifications. Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork and communication are vital soft skills in this role. These competencies enable accurate data processing and insightful reporting, ensuring high-quality research outputs for clients and stakeholders.

What are the most commonly searched types of Market Research Programmer jobs in California?

The most popular types of Market Research Programmer jobs in California are:

Infographic showing various Market Research Programmer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $111,322 per year, or $53.5 per hour.

Product Marketing, Senior Market Research Manager

LegalZoom.com, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$144K - $162K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago


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Job description

Description
About LegalZoom
LegalZoom is on a mission to help people navigate the legal system with confidence and clarity. As a leader in online legal services for over 25 years, we combine technology, attorney-led solutions, and expertise to protect the aspirations, lives, and legacies of millions of customers. If you're ready to contribute to a collaborative, diverse, and distributed group of creative thinkers and problem-solvers, we can't wait to meet you.
Human-in-the-Loop
At LegalZoom, we operate with a human-in-the-loop model, where AI enhances-rather than replaces-human judgment. We believe the strongest outcomes for our customers come from thoughtfully integrating human expertise with AI capabilities to improve accuracy, safety, and decision-making.
To align with our AI-integrated operating model, our interview process will assess AI fluency, curiosity, and measurable/impactful workflow integration.
Where we work
We believe work should work for you. LegalZoom supports a remote-friendly environment that gives employees flexibility and balance. Our Austin, Beaverton, Frisco, Los Angeles Metro, and San Francisco Bay Area offices allow our employees to collaborate with teammates and offer special onsite events, lunches, and more.
This hybrid position will work remotely as well as onsite in our Austin, TX, Sherman Oaks, CA, or Mountain View, CA office.
Candidates in Los Angeles are preferred.
Overview
As a Senior Market Research Manager, you will be part of our Product Marketing team. This position will be responsible for conducting market research projects, and serving as a research partner to teams across the organization. Success in the role will require senior-level skills in data analysis, cross-functional communication, and project and vendor management.
You will
  • Define market research priorities and proactively address key business decisions
  • Independently manage both ongoing and ad hoc research studies from end to end, including writing research briefs, drafting surveys or discussion guides, field management, data analysis and presentation of results
  • Administer online enterprise data platforms, fielding questions from the org, managing user roles, and driving expanded systems integrations
  • Drive customer journey and persona research to inform marketing and product strategy
  • Conduct competitive intelligence studies to assess market positioning and white space opportunities
  • Own ongoing brand health, awareness, consideration, and claims research initiatives, translating findings into actionable recommendations that strengthen brand positioning and drive business growth
  • Manage relationships with external research vendors and consultants
  • Oversee budgets and timelines for both ad hoc and ongoing research initiatives
  • Be the voice of the customer in strategy development, informing critical decisions with data and insights
  • Work cross-functionally to get the right insights to the right people at the right time
  • Lead the development and adoption of agentic research workflows to scale insight generation, automate operational processes, enhance research efficiency, and increase the strategic impact of marketing insights across the organization.

You have
  • 8-10+ years of experience in client-side market research, with at least 3-5 years in the software/technology sector
  • Ability to identify and apply the right research approach, with a mix of primary and secondary research techniques, both in-house and through external partners
  • Proven ability to lead large-scale research projects with minimal oversight
  • Deep knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies
  • Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data to make informed decisions and recommendations, including but not limited to descriptive statistics, formulas, pivot tables, stat testing, cluster analysis and modeling
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to present data and insights to internal stakeholders
  • Experience in any of the following:
  • Customer segmentation
  • Qualtrics or similar survey programming software
  • SPSS or similar analytical software
  • Moderating focus groups / customer interviews
  • Brand Health Tracking
  • ThoughtSpot, Amplitude, Tableau or similar first-party data platforms
  • A variety of research experience, including quant/qual, across industries/organizations, client / agency-side, etc.
  • Experience optimizing workflows and tasks by leveraging AI, iincluding Claude, as a power user
  • Bonus if you have an advanced degree
  • Bonus if you have a talent for data visualization or a passion for slide design

The salary range for this role is ($144,000-$162,000). Actual compensation offered will depend on several factors, including but not limited to: geographic location, work experience, education, skill level, and/or other business and organizational needs. In addition, an annual bonus, incentive bonus and/or restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package. You will also receive a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits as seen below.
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401k, With Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Plus other wellness benefits to include:
• Fertility
• Mental Health
• One Medical

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