Mid Level UX Research Manager Jobs
Mid level ux research manager jobs go to researchers ready to own studies end to end, translate findings into product decisions, and guide junior researchers without waiting for direction. Openings run across Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, with TikTok USDS Joint Venture, Esri, and Apple hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
Hinge is the dating app designed to be deleted. In today's digital world, finding genuine relationships is tougher than ever. At Hinge, we’re on a mission to inspire intimate connection to create a less lonely world. We’re obsessed with understanding our users’ behaviors to help them find love, and our success is defined by one simple metric– setting up great dates. With millions of users across the globe, we’ve become the most trusted way to find a relationship, for all.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Hinge is hiring a Senior UX Researcher to join the Dating Outcomes research team, supporting our mission of helping people find meaningful romantic connections. In this role, you will lead quant and qual research methods to understand what helps daters move conversations forward with confidence after they match, and what helps that connection carry beyond the app itself and into a real date.
Responsibilities
- Shape research roadmap: Shape the research roadmap for the Interaction product team so that research informs product decision making and drives product strategy.
- Develop and execute end-to-end research: Conduct end-to-end research using appropriate methods that range from strategic to iterative and evaluative to help the team achieve goals.
- Deliver high-impact insights at velocity: Generate clear, actionable insights that drive decisions and build momentum towards our mission.
- Be a proactive cross-functional partner: Independently partner with other researchers, product, design, and data science to identify research needs and key opportunities.
- Champion team culture: Model honest, empathetic feedback and contribute to a culture grounded in curiosity, rigor, deep user empathy – and fun.
ABOUT YOU
- 4+ years of UX research experience in a consumer-facing product research role – messaging or social media domain experience is a plus!
- Proven ability to lead end-to-end research that influences product development and impacts key product metrics.
- Mixed methods research with a strong qualitative research toolkit and quantitative research experience.
- Strong communicator, committed to telling clear and compelling insights-backed stories that bias to action.
- Dedicated to building successful partnerships with stakeholders and cross-functional partners.
- Eager to learn from, collaborate with, and mentor other researchers.
- Passion for innovation and exploring how emerging technologies, including generative AI, can elevate the craft and impact of research.
- Champions team culture in authentic, courageous, and empathic ways.
AS A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM, YOU’LL ENJOY
401(k) Matching: We match 100% of the first 10% of pre-tax 401(k) contributions you make, up to a maximum of $10,000 per year.
Professional Growth: Get an annual Learning & Development stipend once you’ve been with us for three months. You also get free access to Udemy, an online learning and teaching marketplace with over 6000 courses, starting your first day.
Parental Leave & Planning: When you become a new parent, you’re eligible for 100% paid parental leave (20 paid weeks for both birth and non-birth parents.)
Fertility Support: You’ll get easy access to fertility care through Carrot, from basic treatments to fertility preservation. We also provide a stipend towards fertility preservation. You and your spouse/domestic partner are both eligible.
Date Stipend: All Hinge employees receive a $100 monthly stipend for epic dates– Romantic or otherwise. Hinge Premium is also free for employees and their loved ones.
ERGs: We have eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)—Asian, Unapologetic, Disability, LGBTQIA+, Raices, Women/Nonbinary, Parents —that hold regular meetings, host events, and provide dedicated support to the organization & its community.
AT HINGE, OUR CORE VALUES ARE…
Authenticity: We share, never hide, our words, actions and intentions.
Courage: We embrace lofty goals and tough challenges.
Empathy: We deeply consider the perspective of others.
Diversity inspires innovation
Hinge is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity at our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe success is created by a diverse workforce of individuals with different ideas, strengths, interests, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please let your Talent Acquisition partner know.
Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary range is reflective of a position based in New York City. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
INTRODUCTION
Hinge is the dating app designed to be deleted. In today's digital world, finding genuine relationships is tougher than ever. At Hinge, we’re on a mission to inspire intimate connection to create a less lonely world. We’re obsessed with understanding our users’ behaviors to help them find love, and our success is defined by one simple metric– setting up great dates. With millions of users across the globe, we’ve become the most trusted way to find a relationship, for all.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Hinge is hiring a Senior UX Researcher to join the Dating Outcomes research team, supporting our mission of helping people find meaningful romantic connections. In this role, you will lead quant and qual research methods to understand what helps daters move conversations forward with confidence after they match, and what helps that connection carry beyond the app itself and into a real date.
Responsibilities
- Shape research roadmap: Shape the research roadmap for the Interaction product team so that research informs product decision making and drives product strategy.
- Develop and execute end-to-end research: Conduct end-to-end research using appropriate methods that range from strategic to iterative and evaluative to help the team achieve goals.
- Deliver high-impact insights at velocity: Generate clear, actionable insights that drive decisions and build momentum towards our mission.
- Be a proactive cross-functional partner: Independently partner with other researchers, product, design, and data science to identify research needs and key opportunities.
- Champion team culture: Model honest, empathetic feedback and contribute to a culture grounded in curiosity, rigor, deep user empathy – and fun.
ABOUT YOU
- 4+ years of UX research experience in a consumer-facing product research role – messaging or social media domain experience is a plus!
- Proven ability to lead end-to-end research that influences product development and impacts key product metrics.
- Mixed methods research with a strong qualitative research toolkit and quantitative research experience.
- Strong communicator, committed to telling clear and compelling insights-backed stories that bias to action.
- Dedicated to building successful partnerships with stakeholders and cross-functional partners.
- Eager to learn from, collaborate with, and mentor other researchers.
- Passion for innovation and exploring how emerging technologies, including generative AI, can elevate the craft and impact of research.
- Champions team culture in authentic, courageous, and empathic ways.
AS A MEMBER OF OUR TEAM, YOU’LL ENJOY
401(k) Matching: We match 100% of the first 10% of pre-tax 401(k) contributions you make, up to a maximum of $10,000 per year.
Professional Growth: Get an annual Learning & Development stipend once you’ve been with us for three months. You also get free access to Udemy, an online learning and teaching marketplace with over 6000 courses, starting your first day.
Parental Leave & Planning: When you become a new parent, you’re eligible for 100% paid parental leave (20 paid weeks for both birth and non-birth parents.)
Fertility Support: You’ll get easy access to fertility care through Carrot, from basic treatments to fertility preservation. We also provide a stipend towards fertility preservation. You and your spouse/domestic partner are both eligible.
Date Stipend: All Hinge employees receive a $100 monthly stipend for epic dates– Romantic or otherwise. Hinge Premium is also free for employees and their loved ones.
ERGs: We have eight Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)—Asian, Unapologetic, Disability, LGBTQIA+, Raices, Women/Nonbinary, Parents —that hold regular meetings, host events, and provide dedicated support to the organization & its community.
AT HINGE, OUR CORE VALUES ARE…
Authenticity: We share, never hide, our words, actions and intentions.
Courage: We embrace lofty goals and tough challenges.
Empathy: We deeply consider the perspective of others.
Diversity inspires innovation
Hinge is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity at our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe success is created by a diverse workforce of individuals with different ideas, strengths, interests, and cultural backgrounds.
If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please let your Talent Acquisition partner know.
Factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, job-related skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations may influence base pay offered. This salary range is reflective of a position based in New York City. This salary will be subject to a geographic adjustment (according to a specific city and state), if an authorization is granted to work outside of the location listed in this posting.
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Mid Level UX Research Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level ux research manager job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight studies you designed and ran independently, decisions your findings directly influenced, and any experience guiding less experienced teammates. Recruiters at this level want to see that you move beyond executing tasks and can frame a research question, choose the right method, and present findings that stick with product and design stakeholders.
Which companies hire mid level ux research managers?
Companies hiring mid level ux research managers right now include TikTok USDS Joint Venture, Esri, and Apple, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Mid-size tech companies and large enterprise organizations with dedicated product design functions tend to hire most actively at this level, as they need researchers who can work independently without heavy oversight.
Are there remote mid level ux research manager jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are common at this level. About 20% of mid level ux research manager openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how research work translates well to distributed teams. On-site roles do exist, particularly at companies that prioritize in-person collaboration with product and design counterparts.
How do I move up to a mid level ux research manager role?
Getting to mid level is about demonstrating depth and ownership over time. Early-career researchers who progress focus on running full studies independently, choosing methods that fit the research question rather than defaulting to one approach, and building credibility with cross-functional partners. Measurable impact matters: showing how your findings shaped a product decision or reduced rework gives hiring managers the signal they need to move you up.
Which industries hire the most mid level ux research managers?
Mid Level ux research manager roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Retail, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors invest heavily in product experience and iterate quickly, creating consistent demand for researchers who can work with minimal oversight and connect user insights directly to business outcomes.