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Intuitive

Human Factors Manager

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

Forecast planning and budgeting for needed usability research and testing efforts, including estimates for needed resources and equipment. * Mentor, support and guide HF team members in the ...

Intuitive

Human Factors Manager

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

Forecast planning and budgeting for needed usability research and testing efforts, including estimates for needed resources and equipment. * Mentor, support and guide HF team members in the ...

PTP

Web Design and Usability (UX) Consultant

CA · On-site +1

They will utilize prototyping, research, and usability testing to provide insights into the designs and will closely collaborate with development and cross-functional teams to produce a best-in-class ...

Hired Recruiters

User Researcher

San Francisco, CA · On-site +1

Design and conduct studies across key product areas, utilizing methods such as ethnographic/field research, diary studies, surveys, usability testing (remote and in-person), and any other methods you ...

Garmin Ltd.

Human Factors UX Engineer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Develop product design requirements and guidelines to meet the highest standards of safety and usability * Research, design, and prototype user experiences for new features and products * Apply human ...

Study.com

Senior User Researcher

Mountain View, CA · Hybrid

$140K - $170K/yr

Be the in-house expert across all core research methods, including usability testing, ethnographic research, surveys, segmentation, message testing, brand tracking, and concept validation. * Coach ...

Apex Informatics

Researcher IV

San Jose, CA · On-site

Researcher IV Location: Hybrid - 3 days onsite, in any site (San Jose, Bellevue, New York , San ... Collect and analyze user behavior through formative and evaluative usability studies, in-depth ...

Plaud

User Researcher

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Run mixed-methods research pairing qualitative primary research (in-depth interviews, diary studies, usability testing) with quantitative signals (survey design, significance testing, driver analysis ...

Study.com

Senior User Researcher

Mountain View, CA

$140K - $170K/yr

Be the in-house expert across all core research methods, including usability testing, ethnographic research, surveys, segmentation, message testing, brand tracking, and concept validation. * Coach ...

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As of Aug 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for usability researcher in California is $111,621.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,100.00 and $152,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a usability researcher?

A Usability Researcher is responsible for evaluating how users interact with a product, website, or application to ensure a seamless and efficient user experience. They conduct usability tests, interviews, and surveys to gather feedback, analyze user behavior, and identify areas for improvement. Their insights help designers and developers create more intuitive and user-friendly products. Usability Researchers often collaborate with UX designers, product managers, and engineers to implement changes based on their findings.

What does a usability researcher do?

A typical day for a Usability Researcher involves planning and conducting user studies, analyzing qualitative and quantitative feedback, and presenting actionable insights to design and development teams. You might run usability tests, interviews, or surveys, then synthesize findings into clear recommendations. Usability Researchers work closely with UX designers, product managers, and engineers to ensure that user perspectives are integrated throughout the product development lifecycle. Regular collaboration and clear communication with cross-functional teams are key to influencing product decisions and improvements.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a usability researcher?

To thrive as a Usability Researcher, you need expertise in user experience (UX) research methodologies, data analysis, and typically a background in human-computer interaction, psychology, or a related field. Familiarity with tools like usability testing software, survey platforms, and analytics systems is often required, and certifications such as UXQB or Nielsen Norman Group UX Certification can be beneficial. Exceptional communication, empathy, and critical thinking skills help researchers collaborate effectively and interpret user feedback. These competencies are crucial for designing intuitive products that meet user needs and drive business success.

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UX Researcher

Pasadena, CA

Artech Information System LLC
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 10K+ employees
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Company Description

Artech is the 10th Largest IT Staffing Company in the US, according to Staffing Industry Analysts' 2012 annual report. Artech provides technical expertise to fill gaps in clients' immediate skill-sets availability, deliver emerging technology skill-sets, refresh existing skill base, allow for flexibility in project planning and execution phases, and provide budgeting/financial flexibility by offering contingent labor as a variable cost.

Job Description

Job Role: UX Researcher

Job Location: Pasadena, CA

Duration: 12+ months (might convert to FTE)

Job Description:

Researches the user requirements and process flow of the websites.

The User Experience Researcher will be primarily responsible for designing, conducting, analyzing, and reporting on user-centered design research and usability testing for the website, including identification of user needs and goals, task and workflow modeling, ethnography and persona development as well as rapid iterative usability testing, and more formal, in-depth testing.

A successful User Experience Researcher must be able to work with minimal supervision on multiple concurrent projects.

Conduct usability research both online and in the field and provide recommendations for improvement.

Serve as a member of a team that acts as a 'repository' of research-based usability knowledge.

Work with project business representatives and team members to test business requirements using heuristic/qualitative methods.

Determine user needs by conducting task-focused analyses.

Work with graphic designers to test proposed look & feel initiatives.

Coordinate, conduct and moderate usability tests and prepare written analysis.

Understand how ethnography and personas influence and form the basis of in-depth user requirements and iterative product creations and the evaluation of those design solutions.

Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following research methods: in-field research, HCI (human-computer interaction), usability testing, participatory design, in-production a/b testing, expert evaluation, or web data analytics (conversion analysis)

Familiarity with quantitatively driven testing practices and a/b testing tools such as Adobe Target, Adobe Analytics or Google Analytics.

Required Experience: Minimum of 2-3 years leading and conducting user research studies

Preferred Experience: 4+ years leading and conducting user research studies in interactive/digital marketing, testing and influencing user experience on consumer-facing, heavy transactional products within a large organization

Required Education: Bachelors or advanced certification along with practical business experience in user research testing and data analysis

Top 3-5 Daily Responsibilities:

Conduct usability research both in-lab, online and in the field and provide recommendations for improvement.

Serve as a member of a team that acts as a 'repository' of research-based usability knowledge.

Work with project business representatives and team members to test business requirements using heuristic/qualitative methods.

Top 3-5 Required Skills:

Ability to combine quantitative metrics and qualitative feedback into actionable improvements

Coordinate, conduct and moderate usability tests and prepare written analysis.

Additional Information

For more information, Please contact

Shubham Rastogi

(973) 967-3439

Shubham.rastogi(at)artechinfo.com

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About Artech

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Artech is a leading IT staffing and consulting company based in Morristown, NJ, US. Since its foundation in 1992, Artech has mastered in complementing human expertise with technology and business acumen to produce world-class staffing solutions. The company caters to diverse industry sectors, including financial services, healthcare, telecommunication, energy and utilities, supply chain, and retail. It provides IT consulting, project management, professional and staff augmentation, and managed staffing services. Artech's mission is to provide exceptional IT staffing services to its clients by comprehending their business needs and then crafting a customized staffing strategy. Its notable achievement includes being recognized as one of the largest IT staffing companies in the U.S, according to Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Morristown, NJ, US

Year founded

1992

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