Remote UX Researcher Jobs

Remote UX Researcher jobs are in active demand at remote-first companies and large distributed teams, including employers like Target, PrizePicks, and Akraya, from junior to senior. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles27
Top employerTarget
Top industryTechnology
Top credentialBachelor's
Companies hiring23

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INSPYR Solutions
UX Researcher
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INSPYR Solutions
Added 3d ago
UX Researcher
INSPYR Solutions
Remote
Data Science & Analytics
Data Science
Data Analytics
$30.00 - $80.00/hr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's

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Akraya, Inc.
UX Designer
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Akraya, Inc.
Added 3d ago
UX Designer
Akraya, Inc.
California
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$60 - $65/hr
Remote (US)
None

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Target
Director Quantitative UX Research and AI Enablement(Remote Or Hybrid)
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Target
Added 4d ago
Director Quantitative UX Research and AI Enablement(Remote Or Hybrid)
Target
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Human Resources
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Data Science & Analytics
Customer Success
Project & Program Management
Data Science
Project Management
$168k - $303k/yr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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UX Designer Engineer
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Added 4d ago
UX Designer Engineer
Propelus
Boulder, Colorado
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$105k - $150k/yr
Remote (US)

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CVS Health
Sr Analyst, Digital UX Designer
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CVS Health
Added 5d ago
Sr Analyst, Digital UX Designer
CVS Health
New York State
Creative & Design
Product Management
UI/UX Design
$132k - $159k/yr
Remote (US)
Master's
10,000+

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Remote UX Researcher Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Target
    Target2
  • PrizePicks
    PrizePicks2
  • Akraya
    Akraya2
  • G
    Guidehouse2
  • ICF
    ICF1

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software10
  • Consulting & Professional Services3
  • Retail2
  • Human Resources1
  • Sports & Recreation1

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in remote UX researcher jobs.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in human-computer interaction, psychology, cognitive science, or a related field
  • Proficiency in qualitative methods including moderated usability testing, contextual inquiry, and in-depth interviews
  • Experience with research tools such as UserZoom, Dovetail, Lookback, or Optimal Workshop
  • Ability to communicate research findings to cross-functional teams including product managers and designers
  • Familiarity with quantitative methods such as surveys, card sorting, and basic statistical analysis
  • Portfolio demonstrating end-to-end research process from planning through synthesis and stakeholder presentation

Tips for Your Remote UX Researcher Job Search

Tailor your portfolio to research deliverables

Hiring managers want to see the process, not just the outcome. Include research plans, screener guides, synthesis artifacts, and how your findings actually changed a product decision. A case study without impact evidence rarely advances past the first review.

Match your methods to the job posting

Some roles are purely generative, others skew heavily toward evaluative or quant work. Read each posting for the methods they name explicitly and mirror that language in your resume and cover letter so your experience maps cleanly to what they're hiring for.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists ux researcher openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Highlight cross-functional collaboration explicitly

Employers want researchers who influence design and product decisions, not just deliver reports. Name the teams you worked with and show how your research shifted priorities or resolved disagreements between stakeholders.

Prepare a research critique for interviews

Many ux researcher interview loops include a live critique of a study design or set of findings. Practice identifying methodological gaps, sampling issues, and leading questions in published case studies so you can discuss trade-offs clearly under pressure.

Negotiate scope and title separately

Titles vary widely in this field. A role called Senior Researcher at one company can be scoped identically to a Staff or Principal role elsewhere. Clarify study ownership, team structure, and whether you'll have a dedicated operations partner before accepting any offer.

Remote UX Researcher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a remote UX researcher job?

Target companies that already run distributed teams, since they hire remotely by default and know how to onboard someone they never meet in person. Remote UX researcher employers screen hard for self-direction and clear written communication on top of the core skills, so show evidence you can own work without someone over your shoulder. Apply to the openings above that match your experience.

Which companies hire remote UX researchers?

Remote UX researcher roles are posted by Target, PrizePicks, and Akraya and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Remote-first firms and large companies running distributed teams post the most remote UX researcher roles.

Can you get a remote UX researcher job with no experience?

Yes, but it is harder than an on-site role, because remote work expects you to operate independently from the start. Entry-level remote UX researcher openings do exist, especially at remote-first companies, and a portfolio of real work helps more than a long resume. Applying broadly to the roles that fit improves your odds.

Do you need a degree for remote UX researcher jobs?

Not always. Many employers hire remote UX researchers on demonstrated skills and prior work rather than a specific degree, though some larger companies still prefer one. Showing relevant results matters more than a credential for most remote UX researcher roles.

Which industries hire the most remote UX researchers?

Most remote UX researcher openings sit in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, per current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. These sectors run distributed teams and hire UX researchers remotely most consistently.

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