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User Testing Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

User-Centric - Familiar with user research methodologies, has participated in user research and/or testing, and has experience generating design prototypes for user testing purposes * Iterative ...

Senior UX Designer - Remote

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$109K - $174K/yr

Leads the UX research, design, and testing for new experiences and improvements of existing experiences. * Advocates for strategic design solutions, highlighting inputs influencing the decisions ...

User Insight Specialist

Irvine, CA · On-site

$90K - $155K/yr

... testing, performing requirement analysis, tracking issue reports, and drawing insights from user data to improve the UX concerning the next generation of Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis vehicles.

Lead UX Designer

Menlo Park, CA · Hybrid

$129K - $169K/yr

Lead the complete design process from discovery and research through wireframing, prototyping, user testing, and final production-ready deliverables * Create and maintain high-quality design ...

Lead UX Designer

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$129K - $169K/yr

Lead the complete design process from discovery and research through wireframing, prototyping, user testing, and final production-ready deliverables * Create and maintain high-quality design ...

UI Designer

Costa Mesa, CA · On-site

$166K - $220K/yr

Conduct user testing with military and active-duty warfighters to validate designs * Design user flows and wireframes * Contribute to the development of Anduril's mixed reality interface design ...

Manage and grow a team of UX Designers and Researchers, fostering an environment of innovation and rigorous user testing * Define the design language for the entire Wing ecosystem-from the app a ...

Minimum Qualifications 9-11+ years of experience in Quality Assurance and/or User Acceptance Testing with 5 years of experience independently leading testing efforts across projects. Experience with ...

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How much do user testing jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for user testing in California is $43.62, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $33.46 and $53.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the user testing position, and why are they important?

To thrive in User Testing, you need strong observational skills, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of usability principles or user experience (UX) concepts. Familiarity with popular user testing tools such as UserTesting.com, Lookback, or usability testing suites is often required; some roles value certifications in usability or UX research. Excellent communication, open-mindedness, and the ability to provide constructive feedback are valuable soft skills in this position. These capabilities help ensure that digital products are user-friendly, effective, and continuously improved based on real user insights.

What is a user testing?

A User Testing job involves evaluating websites, apps, or products by providing feedback on usability, functionality, and overall user experience. Testers follow specific tasks, share their thoughts, and report any issues they encounter. Companies use this feedback to improve their products before launch. Typically, no specialized skills are required, but clear communication and attention to detail are essential. Many user testers work as freelancers or participate in tests on a per-project basis.

What does a typical day look like for someone in a user testing role?

On a typical day, someone working in User Testing may participate in scheduled testing sessions, where they evaluate software, apps, or websites while documenting their observations and usability issues. You might interact with real users, observe their behaviors, and then compile findings into clear, actionable reports for design and development teams. Collaboration is common, as user testers often work closely with product managers, designers, and developers to communicate challenges and recommend improvements. The work can be project-based or ongoing, depending on the organization and the product lifecycle. Regularly encountering new products and interfaces offers variety and opportunities to continually develop your testing and UX knowledge.

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Infographic showing various User Testing job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $90,738 per year, or $43.6 per hour.

Sr UI/UX Designer

LevaData, Inc.

San Jose, CA • Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago


Job description

Location: Remote United States

LevaData's integrated, AI-powered supply management software platform transforms direct material sourcing, mitigates risks, and accelerates new product development. We power the smartest supply chains in the world by constantly analyzing business objectives against real-time market activity and community intelligence. We are trusted to deliver improved margins, control risks, generate new product velocity, and achieve multi-tier supplier engagement with purpose-built tools for quick collaboration and decisive actions. LevaData creates a competitive advantage with transformational and predictive insights. Customers include large and complex enterprise companies, as well as small- and medium-sized OEMs seeking to achieve best-in-class supply management practices.

Job Summary

As a Senior UI/UX Designer, you will be working with a product team as an individual contributor on product design innovation and ideation. You will work with the product team to understand the data, context, and user journey for a portfolio of products. You will use this to establish a comprehensive framework for the information architecture of the portfolio, a roadmap to deliver on the framework and collaborate with customer success teams in ensuring that the implementation delights customers.


  • Establish compelling design perspective for the product portfolio across stakeholders
  • Be the expert. You'll be an authority on information architecture (IA) and UI/UX practices, innovations, and trends 
  • Lead/Participate in design sprints and workshops to solve complex problems across the product portfolio and shape developer mindsets to align with key IA principles
  • Deliver UI/UX outcomes that energize internal stakeholders, reduce customer acquisition costs and churn, increase peer recommendations within the domain of the product portfolio


 Job Requirements


This role is ideally suited to experienced information architecture and design professionals that enjoy tackling ambiguity and turning it into well-structured outcomes that communicate the analytic and predictive value of large amounts of tabular and non-tabular data. You should have experience with the full product development lifecycle, including setting goals for your products, measuring the results, and quantifying the impact of features on the business.


 Successful candidates will have the following profile:


  • An Experienced Product Designer - 7+ years' experience in software UI/UX design with a track record that showcases mastery of visual design for excellence in user interaction with large amounts of data 
  • Data-Driven - Proactively seeks out qualitative and quantitative insights to inform and
  • improve your designs
  • User-Centric - Familiar with user research methodologies, has participated in user research and/or testing, and has experience generating design prototypes for user testing purposes
  • Iterative - Understands that designs are ever-evolving and seek impact over perfection
  • Self-Directed - Acts like an owner, fixing problems regardless of where they occur
  • Highly Collaborative - Knows how to build cross-disciplinary support, particularly with
  • product, engineering, and marketing, to deliver a best-in-class experience
  • Remote-First - Lives where they want and are excited about, and effective at, remote work


Why LevaData


Benefits:

  • Highly competitive salary.
  • Unlimited PTO.
  • Fully remote anywhere within the U.S. - work from home!
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans with 100% employer coverage for employees.
  • 401(k) matching.
  • Family leave plan.
  • Stock option plan.


About LevaData:
LevaData helps global enterprises improve gross margins by reducing supply chain costs. We place significant focus on delivering measurable and accountable supply chain solutions and strategies that transform companies. The unique LevaData Supply Management Platform allows customers to sense, recommend, act, and learn. Customers include leaders in the top global supply chain organizations, as well as medium-sized OEMs seeking to achieve best-in-class direct materials sourcing practices. LevaData is headquartered in San Jose, California. For more information, visit levadata.com.
LevaData is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in all aspects of recruitment, selection, and employment without regard to gender, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or any other category protected under the law. LevaData is an equal opportunity employer; committed to a community of inclusion, and an environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. At LevaData, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits.