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Cypress HCM

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Mountain View, CA

UX Researcher We are looking for a UX Researcher II who will be responsible for joining a cross-disciplinary team of product managers, designers, user researchers, writers, and software engineers to ...

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Senior UX Researcher

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

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Arthrex

Sr. User Experience Researcher

Naples, FL · On-site

Work with UX designers, product managers, developers, and business stakeholders to prioritize research opportunities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. * Create long-term research plans ...

ARTHREX

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Work with UX designers, product managers, developers, and business stakeholders to prioritize research opportunities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment. * Create long-term research plans ...

Arthrex GmbH

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Naples, FL · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

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SteerBridge

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Vienna, VA

$115K - $135K/yr

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Shepherd Center

User Experience Researcher

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

This role also helps lead in designing research projects, recruiting participants, ensuring data integrity and security, and writing user-needs/user-experience research reports, manuscripts for ...

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$80 - $100/hr

Brauchen Sie wirklich eine:n dedizierte:n UX Researcher:in oder eine:n Product Designer:in mit Research-Anteil? In Produktteams mit weniger als 30 Personen oder weniger als 3 parallelen ...

Aquent

UX Researcher

Boston, MA · On-site

$52.60 - $58/hr

Are you a seasoned UX Researcher passionate about uncovering user needs and shaping transformative digital products? We are seeking a dynamic and impactful UX Researcher to independently scope and ...

Slingshot Aerospace

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Depending on level and scope, UX Researchers may focus on: * Usability and Tactical Research ... Partner with data analysts and designers to triangulate findings and ensure insights reflect user ...

Randstad Digital

UX Researcher

Grand Rapids, MI · On-site

$30 - $45/hr

Our West Michigan Client is looking for a UX Researcher to foster data-driven decision making throughout the product lifecycle. The ideal candidate enjoys solving complex problems, collaborating ...

Slingshot Aerospace

UX Researcher

Depending on level and scope, UX Researchers may focus on: * Usability and Tactical Research ... Partner with data analysts and designers to triangulate findings and ensure insights reflect user ...

Accenture Federal Services

UX Researcher

Arlington, VA · On-site

You'll work with designers, analysts, and service design practitioners to synthesize qualitative ... a user's experience intuitive, accessible, and seamless. The Work * Design and lead research ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for ux researcher designer in the United States is $117,556.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,000.00 and $169,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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UX Researcher Designers are professionals who blend user experience (UX) research and design skills to create products that are both useful and enjoyable for users. They conduct research to understand user behaviors, needs, and motivations through methods like interviews, surveys, and usability testing. Based on their findings, they design user interfaces and experiences that address identified problems and enhance usability. Their goal is to ensure that products are intuitive, accessible, and aligned with user expectations. By combining research and design, they help bridge the gap between user needs and business goals.

How do UX Researcher Designers balance user research with design responsibilities in their daily workflow?

UX Researcher Designers often split their time between conducting user research—such as interviews, surveys, and usability testing—and translating those insights into wireframes or prototypes. This dual-function role requires strong time management, as you'll need to prioritize tasks based on project timelines and stakeholder needs. Collaboration is key; you'll frequently work with product managers, developers, and other designers to ensure that research findings are effectively integrated into design solutions. Balancing both aspects can be challenging, but it offers a comprehensive view of the user experience and enhances the impact of your work.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a UX Researcher Designer?

To thrive as a UX Researcher Designer, you need expertise in user research methodologies, wireframing, prototyping, and a solid understanding of user-centered design principles, often supported by a degree in human-computer interaction, design, or related fields. Familiarity with tools such as Sketch, Figma, InVision, and usability testing platforms is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, empathy, and effective communication skills help you interpret user needs and collaborate with cross-functional teams. These skills are crucial for creating intuitive digital experiences that meet user expectations and drive business goals.

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Primary FocusCombines user research and design to create user-centered solutionsFocuses mainly on designing user interfaces and experiences
Required SkillsUser research, usability testing, wireframing, prototypingVisual design, interaction design, wireframing, prototyping
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with researchers, designers, product teamsWorks closely with developers, product managers, and researchers

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UX Researcher

Mountain View, CA

Cypress HCM
Recruiting and Staffing Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Independently moderating user-research studies and synthesizing research findings into actionable insights for stakeholders.

  • Writing study plans, recruiting participants, and executing research methodologies such as interviews, usability testing, observation, and contextual inquiry.

  • Preparing and presenting research reports to communicate findings and guide product development and decision-making.

Job description


UX Researcher
 
 
We are looking for a UX Researcher II who will be responsible for joining a cross-disciplinary team of product managers, designers, user researchers, writers, and software engineers to help users become more aware of and proactive about improving their health. This role will include working on innovative SaMD/health applications, from concept to launch, by using a variety of research methodologies, such as in-depth interviews, usability testing, observation, and contextual inquiry to provide high-quality research with impactful recommendations. We use an iterative research and design approach in the lab and thus the ideal candidate will feel comfortable with running multiple studies with a healthy dose of ambiguity. Our team’s iterative approach is fast-paced, and we are responsible for using the data collected and insights found to help answer the team’s questions, reduce ambiguity, and drive the design and product direction towards successful product release.
 
You must be able to demonstrate the ability to run a study from end-to-end: to align on study goals with various stakeholders, execute remote and/or in-person studies, and analyze data to write and present a report that is easy for diverse stakeholders to consume with relevant, actionable, and succinct recommendations.
 
You are a reliable teammate who is willing to support the needs of other functions and recognizes the value of working collaboratively towards the common goal of improving upon and creating products that serve user needs. They advocate for the user, recognize constraints, and are forward-thinking about building the best experience.
 
Do you have a passion for creating and delivering leading-edge user experiences on smartphones and wearables? Are you motivated by helping people improve their health? Do you thrive in fast-paced, highly collaborative environments?
 
As part of the Health Solutions Lab, you will use your creative vision and research expertise to support development of applications for cutting-edge smartphone and wearable Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) solutions. 
 
Skills: 
  • Self-motivated individual with the ability to thrive in a team-based or independent environment.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organization skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Limited supervision and the exercise of discretion.
  • Fluency in best practices for user experience and user research.
  • Ability to communicate research findings in a clear way to different audiences using excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit that is flexible, can think creatively, and enjoys working collaboratively to find solutions in either ambiguous situations or within constraints.
  • Ability to run a study and provide actionable recommendations quickly.
  • Results-driven.
 
Role and Responsibilities:
  • Meeting with key stakeholders (PM, Head of User Experience and Human Factors, Regulatory Affairs, Head of Engineering) to understand key milestones for product development.
  • Working with recruiting vendors to recruit participants for a study (includes writing a screener, securing budget approval, and communicating with the recruiting vendor leading up to the study).
  • Writing study plans that use appropriate methods to answer the key research questions and include key information for upcoming study.
  • Independently moderating user-research studies.
  • Quickly synthesizing research findings into insights that stakeholders (e.g., product, design, writing) can understand and act on.
  • Preparing report presentations and communicating research findings to a broad team of stakeholders.
  • Working with product, writing, design, and development teams to guide the development of products/prototypes to support further testing and prompt key decisions to be made.
  • Collaborating with other team members to build applications for cutting-edge smartphone and wearable SaMD solutions, including collaborations.
  • Helping provide documentation for SaMDs, which includes human factors validation plan, use related risks analysis, and tracking all recommendations made during the formative studies.
  • Using research insights to help establish a roadmap for health strategy, with a forward-thinking vision of how our health products and services can best fit into user’s lives.
  • Leading, mentoring, and guiding other researchers on the team by providing constructive feedback and reviews on research reports and during collaboration sessions.
  • Work with your Manager on research priorities.
 
Required Experience and Education:
  • 7+ years of UX Research/Human Factors experience with a Bachelors degree, or 1+ years of UX Research/Human Factors experience with a Masters degree.
  • Educational background in research-related domains, Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Anthropology or comparable industry research experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Experience leading several research studies from end to end and throughout the development life cycle.
  • Experience using a variety of research methodologies (e.g., usability testing, observation, in-depth interviews, surveys, etc.)
  • Experience working closely with design and product functions.
  • (Preferred) Experience conducting user research on consumer health products and developing products in the health, wellness, and/or medical space.
  • (Preferred) Experience with products that seek to motivate users to make healthy behavior changes.
  • (Preferred) Experience using measures to evaluate success of iterative design approach.
  • (Preferred) Experience mentoring and leading researchers.
  • (Preferred) Experience conducting research on consumer devices such as smartphones, smartwatches, and other wearables.
  • (Preferred) Experience running prototype software on mobile devices and remotely via video conference.
  • (Preferred) Experience with a variety of methodologies, usability, in-depth interview, observation, contextual inquiry, etc.
 
Compensation: $80 - $105.38 per hour 
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