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, Retail, and Staffing & Recruiting, with TikTok USDS Joint Venture, Esri, and Amazon hiring at this level now.
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JOB TITLE: UX Researcher, Internal Tools and AI
LOCATION: Foster City, CA (Hybrid; 4 days in office/week)
PAY RANGE: $50 - $60/hr.
DURATION: 6 Months
TOP 3 SKILLS:
- 5+ years of relevant work experience
- Experience working with enterprise or internal users
- Experience working with technical users and products
Position Summary:
As the contracting UX Researcher, you will help guide design, product, and engineering teams towards the development of a suite of tools designed to support our internal workforce. You will play a pivotal role in building personas for internal user groups, ideating on unified solutions and assisting our cross-functional partners in solving the right problems, not just their symptoms. We are looking for a person like you who is hungry for knowledge, prepared to ask the hard questions and challenge existing assumptions, and wants to help the team see the forest from the trees. The Research team centers itself on creating an inclusive and psychologically safe environment that drives success for individuals and the team. We strive to be good collaborators who help cross-functional teams solve problems for users and customers. A requirement for our success is our ability to welcome all relevant parties into our process. We trust one another and our partners, while also understanding that different points of view enhance insights. A researcher for this role will be capable of future thinking and planning for the unknown.
Responsibilities:
- Lead kick-off meetings with cross-functional teams using collaboration methods to uncover the root problem and gain alignment with stakeholders.
- Select the appropriate research methods to understand the customer and company representatives to address primary and secondary needs; likely through use of diary studies, observations, interviews, and workflow diagramming.
- Conduct research that allows the team to gain clarity into how internal users work and identify unmet needs and pain points to guide the development of tools and organizational changes that will improve operational efficiency and progress towards milestones and goals.
- Deliver insights with appropriate narrative framing to guide immediate changes, the team’s vision, and roadmap decisions.
- Present findings and recommendations to improve the experiences of users; be a staunch advocate for users in cross-functional meetings, and raise questions or challenge assumptions that are not in the best interest of our users.
- Manage expectations and interests of a diverse set of stakeholders while maintaining a human-centered posture.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of relevant work experience
- Experience working with enterprise or internal users
- Experience working with technical users and products
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience building end-to-end solutions with AI
- Experience researching and/or designing for a wide range of users and abilities
- Experience working on product suites or tools that work together
- Experience working with tools used in field operations
- Experience working with autonomous vehicles or related systems
Education:
- Master's or PhD in a related field
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
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JOB TITLE: UX Researcher, Internal Tools and AI
LOCATION: Foster City, CA (Hybrid; 4 days in office/week)
PAY RANGE: $50 - $60/hr.
DURATION: 6 Months
TOP 3 SKILLS:
- 5+ years of relevant work experience
- Experience working with enterprise or internal users
- Experience working with technical users and products
Position Summary:
As the contracting UX Researcher, you will help guide design, product, and engineering teams towards the development of a suite of tools designed to support our internal workforce. You will play a pivotal role in building personas for internal user groups, ideating on unified solutions and assisting our cross-functional partners in solving the right problems, not just their symptoms. We are looking for a person like you who is hungry for knowledge, prepared to ask the hard questions and challenge existing assumptions, and wants to help the team see the forest from the trees. The Research team centers itself on creating an inclusive and psychologically safe environment that drives success for individuals and the team. We strive to be good collaborators who help cross-functional teams solve problems for users and customers. A requirement for our success is our ability to welcome all relevant parties into our process. We trust one another and our partners, while also understanding that different points of view enhance insights. A researcher for this role will be capable of future thinking and planning for the unknown.
Responsibilities:
- Lead kick-off meetings with cross-functional teams using collaboration methods to uncover the root problem and gain alignment with stakeholders.
- Select the appropriate research methods to understand the customer and company representatives to address primary and secondary needs; likely through use of diary studies, observations, interviews, and workflow diagramming.
- Conduct research that allows the team to gain clarity into how internal users work and identify unmet needs and pain points to guide the development of tools and organizational changes that will improve operational efficiency and progress towards milestones and goals.
- Deliver insights with appropriate narrative framing to guide immediate changes, the team’s vision, and roadmap decisions.
- Present findings and recommendations to improve the experiences of users; be a staunch advocate for users in cross-functional meetings, and raise questions or challenge assumptions that are not in the best interest of our users.
- Manage expectations and interests of a diverse set of stakeholders while maintaining a human-centered posture.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of relevant work experience
- Experience working with enterprise or internal users
- Experience working with technical users and products
Bonus Qualifications
- Experience building end-to-end solutions with AI
- Experience researching and/or designing for a wide range of users and abilities
- Experience working on product suites or tools that work together
- Experience working with tools used in field operations
- Experience working with autonomous vehicles or related systems
Education:
- Master's or PhD in a related field
BENEFITS SUMMARY:
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter and 401K benefits with company matching.
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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 Amazon, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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 30% of mid level ux research manager openings are remote or hybrid as of September 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, Retail, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 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.