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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$87K - $135K *

Take ownership of enhancing user experiences in IT services for a key Department of War agency by designing and optimizing intuitive service portals, engaging with users, and leveraging data to drive...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $250K *

Elevate your career by shaping innovative gameplay systems across diverse genres. Join a dynamic team focused on prototyping and refining engaging experiences for Netflix Games, leveraging cutting-edg...

CanadaRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $140K *

Empower the R&D organization by leading technology strategy, engineering execution, and team development across a diverse healthcare software portfolio, ensuring alignment with market needs and operat...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$75K - $145K *

Empower our leadership team by managing complex operations and enhancing productivity. Collaborate across diverse teams to support high-priority initiatives at the intersection of AI and national secu...

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1 week ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Elevate the user experience by designing intuitive digital hospitality solutions. Collaborate with product teams to create engaging interfaces across multiple platforms, ensuring seamless guest intera...

Las Vegas, NVRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$100K - $185K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$185K - $312K *

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$160K - $240K *

Elevate your career by leading a dynamic security research team focused on innovative data collection and analysis methodologies, driving strategic technology investments, and shaping the future of se...

Boston, MARemote

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $185K *

Transform organizational change management by leading initiatives that enhance adoption and engagement across enterprise transformation projects, focusing on content operations and AI-enabled workflow...

New York, NYRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$120K - $135K *

Transform user experiences by leading human-centered design for a major public data platform. Oversee research, design, and governance to create intuitive solutions for diverse audiences, ensuring acc...

Fairfax, VARemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Consumer Technology

$135K - $160K *

Engage with engineers to enhance developer workflows and tools. Own the product lifecycle from discovery to adoption, ensuring high-quality internal software that meets user needs and drives efficienc...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

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

$80K - $95K *

Engage in high-quality legal research to support law firm clients, focusing on intellectual property matters. Utilize advanced research tools to deliver accurate results and synthesize findings into a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $150K *

Champion a pioneering research program that drives clarity in AI policy communications through rigorous qualitative and quantitative studies, fostering impactful recommendations across diverse teams...

San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$112K - $137K *

Unlock potential by designing and developing interactive dashboards that enhance program performance insights. Collaborate with teams to translate data into actionable visualizations, driving informed...

Washington, DCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$80K - $95K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Drive strategic enhancements in AI-powered support tools to optimize customer interactions, ensuring high-quality responses through collaboration, analysis, and continuous improvement for superior use...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Empower the Demand Generation Team by owning Network API use cases, translating complex technical capabilities into compelling market narratives and customer value propositions, while mentoring peers...

Orlando, FLRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Telecommunications & Hardware

$140K - $215K *

Join a team that's at the forefront of cyber investigations, leading a skilled pod to combat AI misuse. Drive complex attribution, mentor investigators, and enhance automated detection models while en...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$139K - $265K *

Lead the charge in developing audience insights, transforming data into actionable business strategies through research and collaboration with senior leaders. You’ll guide methodologies and drive a co...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$114K - $120K *

Transform data into actionable insights by conducting advanced analysis and developing compelling reports. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support leading B2B brands and enhance research qu...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$212K - $265K *

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Empower our team by developing and maintaining web applications that enhance user experience and support critical health programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and robu...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$201K *

Optimize your leadership skills in a dynamic role, guiding a skilled team of product managers and designers. Drive impactful product strategies that shape the future of justice and promote sustainable...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$147K - $274K *

Empower innovation by leading applied AI research initiatives that shape product features. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex problems into impactful AI solutions, mentoring...

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3 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $145K *

Innovate with us as you drive research initiatives, develop ML models, and translate complex algorithms into practical solutions, collaborating across teams to enhance fraud detection and authenticati...

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6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 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.