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Senior Experience Researcher
$118K–$192K
New York City, New York, United States of America +3 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Location
- New York City, New York, United States of America
Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
San Jose, California, United States of America
Austin, Texas, United States of America - Experience
- Minimum: 3+ years relevant experience. Preferred: 5+ years in user experience research, product strategy, and/or market research, or equivalent project/portfolio experience with B2B audiences.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
About the job
Leads end-to-end mixed-methods research to uncover insights and shape user-centered experiences for businesses, marketplaces, and partners.
What you'll do
- Own research programs from framing questions and planning through execution, findings, and stakeholder action.
- Design and conduct qualitative and quantitative research, including vendor-managed projects, and synthesize insights from varied data sources.
- Present actionable recommendations and partner with design, product, engineering, and go-to-market teams to influence product decisions.
What they ask for
- At least 3 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice to have
- 5+ years in user experience research, product strategy, and/or market research, or equivalent project/portfolio experience with B2B audiences.
- Experience researching enterprise or mid-market decision-makers and/or developers; financial services, payments, or platform ecosystem background is also preferred.
Pay
USD 129,500.00 - 191,950.00 annually (base pay; New York City, New York); USD 117,500.00 - 174,350.00 annually (base pay; Chicago, Illinois); USD 117,500.00 - 174,350.00 annually (base pay; Austin, Texas); USD 129,500.00 - 191,950.00 annually (base pay; San Jose, California)
AI focus
Identify and implement innovative research techniques and emerging tools, including AI methods, to address business needs.
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