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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$90K - $110K *

Elevate data accuracy by analyzing user queries and improving AI responses. Collaborate with Product Management, Data Science, and Engineering to ensure Prism delivers trustworthy insights, enhancing...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $130K *

Transform early phase clinical trials by leading design, execution, and oversight. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and data integrity while managing project performance an...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$80K - $95K *

Transform insights into impactful strategies by leading market research projects, collaborating with account teams, and delivering compelling narratives that drive client decisions and foster long-ter...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $215K *

Lead the charge in driving enterprise sales for strategic consulting accounts, coaching a team of Account Executives while managing complex sales cycles. Build executive relationships and execute grow...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$80K - $95K *

Transform compensation strategies by analyzing job evaluations, benchmarking, and implementing efficient processes. Collaborate with management to ensure competitive pay practices and support business...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform clinical research by providing expert medical/scientific support for innovative medical solutions, overseeing trials, and ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating with key stakehol...

Gaithersburg, MDRemote

Today

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $130K *

Support clinical research initiatives by providing expert medical and scientific guidance on medical products, trials, and regulatory compliance, ensuring effective collaboration with DoD and FDA stak...

Bethesda, MDRemote

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$183K - $289K *

Drive innovative product design by shaping user experiences across complex engineering data. Collaborate closely with leaders and cross-functional teams to enhance product strategy, customer insights...

Magna, UTRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$182K - $288K *

Lead the charge in embedding security into the software development lifecycle, scaling secure standards across engineering. Collaborate broadly within teams to promote a 'secure by default' culture wh...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$164K - $314K *

Elevate HR strategy by leading integration and planning initiatives that align enterprise priorities with effective execution across HR functions, driving measurable business outcomes and enhancing or...

San Antonio, TXRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$140K - $155K *

Champion product innovation by managing software initiatives that enhance internal communication and streamline operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions and d...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$80K - $95K *

Advance your career by serving as a key liaison in clinical trials, ensuring compliance and data integrity while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance patient safety and site performanc...

Blue Bell, PARemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$170K - $250K *

Transform complex financial workflows into intuitive designs, leading end-to-end product design efforts. Collaborate with teams to create user-centric experiences, leveraging data insights and innovat...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$99K - $114K *

Join a dynamic team to provide essential school psychology services, conduct assessments, and collaborate with educators and families to enhance student success in a virtual or in-person setting...

Michigan, USRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$171K - $245K *

Join us as a Principal Threat Researcher, where you'll analyze adversary behavior, develop detection methodologies, and drive innovation in cybersecurity. Your expertise will shape product strategy an...

Bellevue, WARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$179K - $341K *

Architect and lead the mobile app development for a consumer rewards platform. Create engaging UI/UX, integrate backend systems, and manage virtual economies while mentoring engineering talent and ens...

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Reposted 2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$135K - $160K *

Shape the future of engineering productivity by architecting tools and patterns that eliminate friction in development workflows, enhance performance, and mentor teams to elevate their technical skill...

Orlando, FLRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$91K - $114K *

Support clinical trial monitoring activities, ensuring protocol compliance and data integrity while collaborating with site staff to advance innovative treatments and therapies...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$92K - $106K *

Shape the future of research administration by managing grant lifecycles, overseeing compliance, and collaborating with diverse teams to ensure successful project execution and financial integrity in...

Madison, WIRemote

4 days ago

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

$500K+*

Lead the transformation of media ingestion and distribution systems, driving automated, AI-powered workflows that enhance efficiency and accelerate content delivery to a global audience. Collaborate a...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $120K *

Transform the integration landscape by designing and managing CI/CD pipelines, APIs, and infrastructure for hybrid environments, ensuring seamless operations and high-quality software delivery for mis...

San Antonio, TXRemote

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$131K - $230K *

Unlock the potential of legal technology by owning AI initiatives that streamline workflows, enhance productivity, and empower legal teams. Collaborate across departments to deliver impactful solution...

Chicago, ILRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$88K - $154K *

Analyze and enhance compensation strategies, ensuring competitive and compliant practices. Collaborate with HR and management to optimize job descriptions, conduct market analysis, and deliver insight...

United StatesRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$100K - $130K *

Unlock potential by developing innovative software solutions using cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate closely with teams to create high-quality applications while adapting to new tools and process...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

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

$180K - $200K *

Join us to investigate and resolve platform issues, ensuring quality across campaigns. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes, automate checks, and maintain high standards in a f...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.