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User Experience Research Assistant Jobs in California

Retool Inc.

UX Research Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$194 - $260/hr

WHY WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU: We're looking for a Senior UX Researcher to inform our product and design strategy, we're reimagining how software gets built in the era of AI, and your research will light ...

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Wikimedia Foundation

Lead UX Researcher

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$132 - $205/hr

The UX Research Team does qualitative and quantitative research to understand the experiences and needs of the humans who use and contribute to Wikipedia and the Wikimedia projects. This role is to ...

Servicenow

Sr. Director, UX Research - AI

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$255 - $445/hr

You will be joining our 130+ UX Research & Insights (UXRI) Organization, in our rapidly scaling global Experience Team (EX) of over 1000 UX Professionals (Research, Design, Product Content, and Ops)

Microsoft

Principal UX Researcher

Mountain View, CA · On-site

Our Design, Research & Content team is a creative community on a mission to create and deliver ... We are seeking a Principal UX Researcher to help us set the path for our next generation of AI ...

Cypress HCM

UX Researcher

Mountain View, CA · On-site

UX Researcher We are looking for a UX Researcher II who will be responsible for joining a cross ... We use an iterative research and design approach in the lab and thus the ideal candidate will feel ...

Cypress HCM

UX Researcher

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$100 - $175/hr

UX Researcher - SaaS Products Responsibilities ... Design and execute end-to-end mixed-methods research across the product development lifecycle, from ...

Vuori, Inc

Director, UX Design & Research

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

The Director, UX Design & Research leads UX strategy, design, and research across Vuori's ecommerce, omnichannel, and retail store experiences -- setting the vision for how customers discover, shop ...

Vuori, Inc

Director, UX Design & Research

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

The Director, UX Design & Research leads UX strategy, design, and research across Vuori's ecommerce, omnichannel, and retail store experiences - setting the vision for how customers discover, shop ...

Vuori, Inc

Director, UX Design & Research

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

The Director, UX Design & Research leads UX strategy, design, and research across Vuori's ecommerce, omnichannel, and retail store experiences - setting the vision for how customers discover, shop ...

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How much do user experience research assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for user experience research assistant in California is $46.15, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.96 and $49.67 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a user experience research assistant do?

A User Experience (UX) Research Assistant supports UX researchers in studying how users interact with digital products, such as websites and apps. Their tasks often include recruiting participants, preparing research materials, observing user sessions, collecting data, and analyzing feedback. They help ensure that design decisions are based on real user needs and behaviors by providing valuable insights from research. This role is ideal for individuals interested in human behavior, technology, and improving product usability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a user experience research assistant?

To thrive as a User Experience Research Assistant, you need foundational knowledge of research methodologies, user-centered design principles, and a relevant degree or coursework in fields like psychology, HCI, or design. Familiarity with usability testing tools (such as UserTesting or Optimal Workshop), survey platforms, and basic data analysis software is often required. Strong communication, attention to detail, and collaboration skills help you gather insights and work effectively with cross-functional teams. These competencies are essential for producing actionable research that drives product improvements and enhances user satisfaction.

What are some common challenges faced by user experience research assistants, and how can they overcome them?

User Experience Research Assistants often encounter challenges such as recruiting diverse and representative participants, managing tight research timelines, and ensuring clear communication of findings to cross-functional teams. To overcome these challenges, assistants can utilize established recruitment platforms, maintain organized schedules, and develop strong documentation and presentation skills. Collaborating proactively with designers, product managers, and other researchers also helps ensure insights are actionable and integrated into product development.

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Infographic showing various User Experience Research Assistant job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,000 per year, or $46.2 per hour.

User Experience Researcher

Futurewave Systems

San Dimas, CA • Remote

Contractor

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Founded in 2006, Futurewave Systems is a minority owned boutique, STAFFING & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDER headquartered in Atlanta, GA. We are a GLOBAL NETWORK of proven industry professionals demonstrating the fastest fulfillment rate of high tech professionals for Fortune 500 Companies. 

Job Description
  1. The User Researcher works closely with UX Designers and Project Stakeholders to propose and conduct user research activities consisting of Strategic and Tactical studies.
  2. The User researcher is responsible for coordinating, planning, executing, and reporting on User Experience Research activities across numerous ADP products, services and platforms.
  3. These activities include, but are not limited to task-based testing, card sorting, surveys, focus groups, 1:1 interviews, task analysis, field and crowd sourcing, remote moderated testing, remote unmoderated testing, prototype testing, persona creation/evolution/weighting, recruiting, etc. across platforms and user groups for complex web and mobile applications.
  4. This individual, working closely with stakeholders, identifies the appropriate user experience research methods/activities for each project and is responsible for designing, planning, conducting, and communicating results of related research studies at all organizational levels with the highest quality.
  5. The User Researcher also investigates and evaluates User Experience Research trends in the industry and communicates recommendations to the enterprise team aimed at enhancing UX processes, incorporating new or innovative ideas, increasing research velocity/value/efficacy and/or recommending new methodologies and tools as appropriate.
  6. This individual acts as an internal UX Research consultant, providing expert guidance on user experience research to Development, Product Management and other stakeholders in order to ensure data driven / informed design.
  7. The User Researcher works in a multidisciplinary environment, and in a collaborative fashion, on user experience research activities throughout the software development lifecycle of applications with numerous research initiatives occurring concurrently.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

Strong background in user experience research with software, web, B2B, B2C, and/or mobile applications leveraging usability techniques that include some or all of the following: iterative/formative discovery, remote usability testing, heuristic evaluation, task analysis, surveys, focus groups, persona definition, field research, crowd-sourcing, etc.

Experience with Morae, Qualtrics, Usuara, and /or iRise Studio and other research or prototyping tools is highly desirable. Knowledge and experience in Information Architecture, User Interface Design and Visual Design along with related best practices is also desirable. Experience and past success performing UX Research within an Agile SDLC is preferred. 

Qualifications

Advanced degree in HF/HCI or a related discipline or equivalent experience required.

5-8 years of experience working in the user experience research field within a fast-paced software development environment

Skills Matrix:

Task based testing

Card-sorting

Surveys

Focus groups

1:1 interviews

Task analysis

Field and crowd sourcing

Remote Moderated Testing

Remote un-moderated testing

Prototype Testing

Persona creation/evolution/weighting

Recruiting, etc. across platforms and user groups for complex web and mobile applications

Tools:

user experience research with software, web, B2B, B2C, and/or mobile applications

Highly Desired:

Morae, Qualtrics, Usuara, and /or iRise Studio and other research or prototyping tools

Experience and past success performing UX Research within an Agile SDLC is preferred

Additional Information

6+ Months Contract 

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