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Philips

Usability Designer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$129K - $205K/yr

Conducting summative evaluations and creating the usability engineering file in compliance with FDA guidance and IEC 62366-1. * Analyzing post-market and telemetry data to identify usability issues.

Amgen, Inc.

Senior Human Factors Engineer

Thousand Oaks, CA · On-site

$109K - $150K/yr

The Senior Human Factors / Usability Engineer is a thought leader and user advocate both within the HF groups and to external teams. You will be a key stakeholder and collaborate with internal and ...

Fictiv

Applied Content Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Identify product gaps or usability challenges and provide feedback to product management ... Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline * 3-5 years of experience in ...

Philips

Usability Designer

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$129K - $205K/yr

Conducting summative evaluations and creating the usability engineering file in compliance with FDA guidance and IEC 62366-1. * Analyzing post-market and telemetry data to identify usability issues.

Fictiv

Applied Content Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Identify product gaps or usability challenges and provide feedback to product management ... Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline * 3-5 years of experience in ...

ProducePay

Applied Content Engineer

Schaumburg, IL · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Identify product gaps or usability challenges and provide feedback to product management ... Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline * 3-5 years of experience in ...

Fictiv

Applied Content Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Identify product gaps or usability challenges and provide feedback to product management ... Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline * 3-5 years of experience in ...

Steampunk

Prompt Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$115K - $140K/yr

... reasoning, and usability of generative AI outputs. * Develop context management strategies ... Partner with developers to implement prompt engineering techniques within RAG pipelines, agentic ...

Steampunk

Prompt Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$115K - $140K/yr

... reasoning, and usability of generative AI outputs. * Develop context management strategies ... Partner with developers to implement prompt engineering techniques within RAG pipelines, agentic ...

Steampunk

Prompt Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$115K - $140K/yr

... reasoning, and usability of generative AI outputs. * Develop context management strategies ... Partner with developers to implement prompt engineering techniques within RAG pipelines, agentic ...

MMI

UX Architect

Boston, MA

Qualifications Skills Requirements: -7+ years of experience in a senior usability engineer or analyst role. -Evaluate project requirements to generate research and user-testing plans and estimates ...

MMI

UX Architect

Boston, MA · On-site

Qualifications Skills Requirements: -7+ years of experience in a senior usability engineer or analyst role. -Evaluate project requirements to generate research and user-testing plans and estimates ...

Jobtailor

Applied AI Engineer

California, MO · On-site

Report to the Engineering Lead and collaborate with the Processing side of Document Intelligence Requirements * Strong applied GenAI craft, including prompt engineering, structured output/tool-use ...

System One

GenAI Context Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

GenAI Context Engineer Duration : Permanent Full Time Location : Strongsville, OH, Dallas, TX, or Pittsburgh, PA. Work Mode : 5 Days Onsite Looking to hire a Context Engineer who will be responsible ...

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How much do usability engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for usability engineer in the United States is $106,377.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,500.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a usability engineer?

A Usability Engineer ensures that products, such as websites, software, and applications, are user-friendly, efficient, and accessible. They conduct user research, design usability tests, analyze user behavior, and provide recommendations to improve the overall user experience. Their role often involves working closely with designers, developers, and product teams to create intuitive and effective interfaces. By applying usability principles, they help reduce user frustration and enhance product adoption.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a usability engineer?

To thrive as a Usability Engineer, you need strong analytical abilities, experience in user experience (UX) design, and a solid understanding of human-computer interaction, typically supported by a relevant degree in Human Factors, Psychology, or Design. Familiarity with prototyping tools (such as Figma or Axure), usability testing platforms, and UX research methodologies is frequently required, and certifications like Certified Usability Analyst (CUA) can be advantageous. Excellent communication skills, empathy, and attention to detail are crucial soft skills that distinguish top performers in this field. These competencies enable Usability Engineers to design intuitive products, effectively translate user feedback, and collaborate efficiently with cross-functional teams.

What are some typical challenges faced by usability engineers in their daily work?

Usability Engineers often encounter challenges such as balancing user needs with business or technical constraints, advocating for usability improvements within multidisciplinary teams, and effectively synthesizing diverse user feedback into actionable design changes. They may need to facilitate testing sessions, interpret large sets of qualitative and quantitative data, and prioritize recommendations under tight deadlines. Navigating these challenges requires strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate the value of usability to stakeholders. By addressing these obstacles successfully, Usability Engineers play a crucial role in shaping user-friendly products and enhancing overall customer satisfaction.

How much does a usability engineer make?

The average salary for a usability engineer typically ranges from $70,000 to $120,000 annually, depending on experience, location, and industry. Senior roles or those with specialized skills in user research or interface design can earn higher salaries, often exceeding $130,000 per year.
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Infographic showing various Usability Engineer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,377 per year, or $51.1 per hour.

Usability Designer

Cambridge, MA • On-site

Philips
Software Development • 10K+ employees
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$129K - $205K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Job Title
Usability Designer
Job Description
As a Usability Designer within Philips' Ambulatory Monitoring & Diagnostics (AM&D) business, you will play a critical role in shaping products that improve patient outcomes and clinician experiences around the world. You'll champion user-centered design, ensuring our solutions are safe, effective, and intuitive while advocating for the needs of patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals across a global portfolio of innovative products and services.
Your role:
  • Defining usability activities across all development phases in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including UX designers, clinical specialists, product managers, researchers, and system engineers.
  • Conducting user research, task analysis, and developing use scenarios.
  • Providing usability input to the design of user-centered and safe-to-use solutions.
  • Leading usability FMEA activities.
  • Planning, executing, and reporting usability evaluations and ensuring critical findings are addressed.
  • Conducting summative evaluations and creating the usability engineering file in compliance with FDA guidance and IEC 62366-1.
  • Analyzing post-market and telemetry data to identify usability issues.

You're the right fit if:
  • You've acquired 2+ years of experience in usability engineering for complex systems, preferably with medical devices. This is complimented by experience across the product lifecycle, from user needs and task analysis to validation and post-market follow-up.
  • Your skills include:
    • Knowledge of cognitive and physical ergonomics.
    • Familiarity with quality management systems and risk management principles, and the ability to produce high-quality formal documentation.
    • An understanding of regulatory requirements for medical device usability, including FDA guidance and IEC 62366-1 (preferred).
  • You have a bachelor's or master's degree in human factors engineering, human-computer interaction (HCI), cognitive science, product or interaction design or similar discipline.
  • You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.
  • You're an excellent communicator, both written and verbal.

How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company's facilities. Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company's main facilities, generally at the customers' or suppliers' locations.
This is an office role.
About Philips
We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.
  • Learn more about our business.
  • Discover our rich and exciting history.
  • Learn more about our purpose.
  • Learn more about our culture.

Philips Transparency Details
The pay range for this position in MA is $129,000 to $205,000.
The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.
In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered. Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more. Details about our benefits can be found here.
At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each case.
Additional Information
US work authorization is a precondition of employment. The company will not consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.
Company relocation benefits will not be provided for this position. For this position, you must reside in or within commuting distance to Cambridge, MA.
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This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.

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