Explore UX Researcher Jobs

UX researchers help organizations understand people’s needs, behaviors, and experiences so teams can build more useful products and services. Explore UX Researcher opportunities on Ladders, including vetted professional roles that pay $100,000 or more. Find positions where you can turn research into actionable insights and influence product strategy.

What Does a UX Researcher Do?

UX researchers plan and conduct studies that reveal how people interact with products and where experiences can improve. Common methods include user interviews, surveys, usability testing, field research, and analysis of behavioral or product data. They synthesize findings into clear recommendations, journey maps, research reports, or presentations that help design, product, and engineering teams make informed decisions.

Skills for UX Researcher Roles

Employers often look for strong qualitative and quantitative research skills, thoughtful study design, and the ability to communicate findings to varied audiences. Experience with usability testing, interview facilitation, survey methods, data analysis, and research tools can be valuable. UX researchers also benefit from collaboration, critical thinking, empathy, and the ability to connect user needs with business and product goals.

UX Researcher Career Opportunities

UX researchers work across technology, finance, healthcare, retail, consulting, and other industries. Depending on the organization, roles may focus on a particular product, customer group, research method, or stage of the product lifecycle. With experience, professionals may advance into senior or lead researcher positions, research management, or broader insights and product strategy roles.

Find UX Researcher Jobs on Ladders

Search UX Researcher jobs on Ladders to discover vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more. Review role requirements, compare opportunities, and find a position that matches your research expertise and career goals.

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$79K - $158K *

Unlock potential by transforming user insights into intuitive product experiences. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance digital solutions for temperature-sensitive supply chains, ensuring user nee...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $120K *

Lead the charge in uncovering user insights to enrich product experiences. Collaborate across teams to implement research findings, enhance usability, and establish a culture that prioritizes user-fir...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$81K - $138K *

Transform user experiences by conducting in-depth UX research, synthesizing insights, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance service design and product usability for federal clients...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's shaping intuitive AI experiences through user-centered design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex AI capabilities into accessible solutions that drive busi...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$80K - $95K *

Champion exceptional research outcomes by guiding clients through complex projects. Leverage your expertise in methodology and analysis to deliver actionable insights, while collaborating with cross-f...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in advancing AI safety research by defining impactful agendas, mentoring teams, and driving real-world change through innovative projects and collaborations with governments and AI lab...

Berkeley, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$104K - $148K *

Shape the future of user experience research by leading impactful studies that enhance academic content engagement and drive strategic improvements in digital research tools for higher education and l...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Lead comprehensive user research initiatives to uncover insights that enhance product design and user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to advocate for user needs and drive impactful...

New York, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$90K - $110K *

Shape user experiences by designing intuitive interfaces for a cutting-edge security platform. Collaborate with engineers to create impactful visual workflows, leveraging modern technologies to enhanc...

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2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Unlock a transformative mobile member experience by designing intuitive, user-centered interactions across healthcare touchpoints and innovating with AI to support user engagement and care delivery...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$155K - $170K *

Lead complex research initiatives by transforming business questions into actionable insights. Collaborate with clients to design robust studies, ensuring methodological integrity and advancing resear...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $350K *

Transform the landscape of reinforcement learning by designing evaluations and environments that enhance model training and performance. Collaborate with researchers to identify and address model fail...

San Francisco, CARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$150K - $180K *

Champion innovative healthcare research by leading complex evaluations and business development initiatives, fostering collaboration among diverse experts to enhance Medicare and Medicaid services and...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$216K - $228K *

Transform the research landscape by defining and leading user research practices that connect customer insights to product design across multiple foundational areas, driving high-quality deliverables...

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3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Transform user experiences by leading innovative design solutions that prioritize usability and accessibility. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate human-centered design principles and...

Sterling, VARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$128K - $214K *

Champion user research strategies that shape digital experiences by turning data into actionable insights, collaborating across teams to enhance user engagement and optimize web performance globally...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $110K *

Analyze diverse research projects to provide actionable insights for leadership. Collaborate with a dynamic team, utilizing AI tools and your curiosity to tackle complex questions and deliver clear, c...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to advancing energy research through data analysis, evaluation, and reporting. Collaborate on projects that drive insights and support decision-making for energy and utili...

California, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$178K - $232K *

Accelerate your career by joining a pioneering Machine Learning team focused on AI innovations. Collaborate on advanced technologies like LLMs and Generative AI to enhance team productivity and tackle...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by building strategic partnerships in the AI ecosystem. Collaborate with customers to tackle complex AI training challenges and shape innovative solutions, driving growth for a pio...

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5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$177K *

Unlock potential by designing and implementing Epic clinical systems to enhance research workflows, collaborating with clinical teams to optimize processes and ensure data integrity in a remote settin...

San Francisco, CARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$110K - $130K *

Transform user experiences by leading the design and strategy of a cutting-edge predictive marketing platform. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create intuitive, data-driven interfaces that...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Engineer robust security solutions by assessing web applications and APIs. Leverage your expertise in OWASP and SANS frameworks to identify vulnerabilities, conduct thorough testing, and enhance secur...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Drive impactful digital experiences by leading UX strategy and discovery. Collaborate with clients and teams to transform user needs into actionable design recommendations, ensuring high-quality outco...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $350K *

Drive the development of cutting-edge AI infrastructure to enhance large-scale reinforcement learning and distributed training systems, optimizing performance and efficiency across various layers and...

San Francisco, CARemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a UX researcher do?question toggle

    A UX researcher studies users’ needs, behaviors, and experiences through methods such as interviews, surveys, usability tests, and data analysis. They share findings and recommendations to help teams improve products and services.

  • What qualifications are common for UX researcher jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer, but roles commonly seek experience with research planning, qualitative or quantitative methods, usability testing, analysis, and communicating insights. Employers may value a related degree or equivalent practical experience.

  • What skills are important for UX researchers?question toggle

    Important skills often include study design, interviewing, usability testing, survey research, data interpretation, clear communication, collaboration, and translating user evidence into practical recommendations.

  • Where do UX researchers work?question toggle

    UX researchers work in industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, retail, and consulting. They may be part of product, design, research, or customer insights teams.

  • How can I find UX researcher jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse UX Researcher openings on Ladders, where you can explore vetted professional jobs that pay $100,000 or more and review roles aligned with your experience and career goals.