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Photon

UX Researcher | Onsite

San Francisco, CA

The UX Researcher is responsible for uncovering deep user insights that inspire and inform creative ... Research Operations & Best Practices * Maintain research documentation and knowledge repositories.

Blink UX

Sr. Mixed Methods UX Researcher

Lone Tree, CO · On-site

$120K - $135K/yr

Reveal what our users need by conducting user research, working with cross-functional teams, and ... Experience working with large data sets, including a solid proficiency with basic statistics, and ...

MAPFRE

CXUX Design Research & Program Manager

Webster, MA · On-site

$115K - $140K/yr

Bachelor's Degree required. * 8 or more years experience in UX Research, CX Design, Service Design, or related field required. * Experience with cross-functional research operations or CX frameworks ...

Esri

Sr. UX Researcher - ArcGIS Apps

Portland, OR · On-site

Contribute to research operations that improve rigor, efficiency, and scalability including ... Demonstrated experience conducting agile UX research and collaborating closely with cross ...

Esri

Sr. UX Researcher - ArcGIS Apps

Redlands, CA

Contribute to research operations that improve rigor, efficiency, and scalability including ... Demonstrated experience conducting agile UX research and collaborating closely with cross ...

Esri

Sr. UX Researcher - ArcGIS Apps

Denver, CO

Contribute to research operations that improve rigor, efficiency, and scalability including ... Demonstrated experience conducting agile UX research and collaborating closely with cross ...

Blink UX

Sr. Mixed Methods UX Researcher

Lone Tree, CO · On-site

$120K - $135K/yr

Reveal what our users need by conducting user research, working with cross-functional teams, and ... Experience working with large data sets, including a solid proficiency with basic statistics, and ...

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How much do ux research operations jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for ux research operations in the United States is $93,804.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $115,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Ux Research Operations position, and why are they important?

To thrive in a UX Research Operations role, you need expertise in research methodologies, project management, and process optimization, often supported by a relevant degree and experience in user research environments. Familiarity with research management tools (such as Asana, Trello, or UserTesting), participant recruitment platforms, and data privacy compliance is highly valued. Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills help facilitate efficient research across distributed teams. These skills are essential for ensuring smooth research workflows, reliable participant management, and effective collaboration between researchers and stakeholders.

What are some common challenges faced in a UX Research Operations role and how are they addressed?

Professionals in UX Research Operations often encounter challenges such as coordinating research studies across multiple teams, maintaining participant databases, and ensuring privacy and compliance in all research activities. To address these, they implement robust project management workflows, utilize specialized tools for participant scheduling and data tracking, and develop clear guidelines for information security. Regular communication with researchers and stakeholders also helps to minimize bottlenecks and maintain research quality. Being proactive and detail-oriented ensures that operational hurdles are managed efficiently, supporting research teams in delivering actionable insights.

What is a UX Research Operations job?

A UX Research Operations job focuses on building and optimizing the systems, tools, and processes that enable UX researchers to conduct studies efficiently. This includes managing participant recruitment, research tools, knowledge repositories, compliance, and budgeting. The role helps scale research efforts, ensuring smooth collaboration and high-quality insights for product and design teams.

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Infographic showing various Ux Research Operations job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 5% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 80% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,804 per year, or $45.1 per hour.

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UX Woman

Philadelphia, PA • Remote

$119K/yr

Full-time

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

About the Program:
 
Every year, we sponsor 2 remote UX apprentices from anywhere in the world to join us for 7 months, either in the fall or spring seasons or online. Our UX apprentices work through the end-to-end UX design and UX research process for a startup idea of their choice that will help them attract hiring managers in that topic space or industry.
 
Apprentices take our program for free and receive 1:1 mentorship throughout the 7-month program. Alumni UX apprentices go on to make between $85,000 -$130,000 in UX design, product design, UX research, or service design roles after they complete the program.
 
We are committed to helping women, immigrants, POC, and LGBTQ folks break into tech and land 6-figure UX jobs. We help you land 6-figure UX jobs or coach you till you get it.
 
Apprenticeship Requirements:
 
This apprenticeship program is open to new grads and UX career changers alike! Here are some apprenticeship requirements to keep in mind before applying:
Interested in creative tech career paths in UX research, UX design, product design or service design
Willing to commit 5-10 hours of work per week to complete program deliverables
Willing to attend 2-3 hour weekend lectures to learn the end-to-end design process OR willing to complete online video course modules
Open to feedback from UX mentors and demonstrates a willingness to revise design work
 
Apprenticeship Program Learnings:
 
Build digital products and services 0-1
Lead end-to-end design process for a startup idea or topic of your choice
Lead product scoping and feature scoping, as well as entire project management
Identify target market for product and position product for launch success
Develop a business model for the product or service and demonstrate how the product/service will scale as the business model scales
Lead discovery research by managing user recruitment, creating research plans, writing interview guides, leading 8-16 discovery interviews, and synthesizing interview insights
Deliver a compelling UX design and business pitch for your startup idea, showcasing both qualitative and quantitative data to justify the problem space and the solution
Tell a compelling story about users by showcasing user types, personas, stakeholder maps, journey maps, process maps, service blueprints, ideation matrixes, sketches, wireframes, UX workflows, prototypes and other visual deliverables
Lead user testing of wireframes and prototypes to improve product/service usability and constantly iterate on your startup idea
Design a unique design system for your solution from scratch, creating components, a style guide, and branding for your solution
Analyze direct and indirect competitors to clearly articulate your solution’s differentiators and why your solution is innovative and more likely to succeed over competing options
Consult with startups to create a scope of work and fulfill UX research, UX design, product design and service design work based on your scope of work.
 
How to Apply:
 
The application takes a few minutes to complete and will ask you to send in your resume. You do NOT need to have a UX resume or portfolio to apply- we consider folks who are at the very beginning of their career change, who are still exploring multiple career options.
 
You will receive UX tips and challenges via email to help you with your transition into UX and will be contacted by us if you are being considered for the apprentice program. Once contacted, you will go through a brief interview process before joining the cohort. Due to the large volume of applicants, we cannot contact all applicants about their application status. If you don’t hear from us about an interview within 2 months of applying, please consider your application closed. We consider applicants on a rolling basis.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.