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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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First seen Oct 15, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)