UX Researcher Jobs

UX Researcher jobs are open across tech, healthcare, finance, and consumer products, from entry-level to principal and lead, with specializations in generative research, usability testing, and mixed-methods inquiry. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles135+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerGoogle
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type40% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Google
Quantitative UX Researcher, Agentic AI, Sales Platform
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Quantitative UX Researcher, Agentic AI, Sales Platform
Google
Mountain View, California
Account Management
Enterprise Sales
Sales
$132k - $189k/yr
Doctoral degree in statistics
10,000+

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Microsoft
Senior User Experience Researcher
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Senior User Experience Researcher
Microsoft
Redmond, Washington
Creative & Design
Graphic Designer
UI/UX Design
$120k - $261k/yr
Master's degree in information science
10,000+

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Google
Staff UX Researcher
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Staff UX Researcher
Google
New York, New York
Product Management
Data Science & Analytics
Data Science
$188k - $274k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Google
Staff UX Researcher, Gemini Notebook
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Staff UX Researcher, Gemini Notebook
Google
Boulder, Colorado
Business Development
Events & Tourism
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Project Management
$188k - $274k/yr
Doctoral degree in statistics
10,000+

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Google
Senior UX Researcher
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Senior UX Researcher
Google
New York, New York
Product Management
Research & Academia
$159k - $230k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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UX Researcher Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Google
    Google19
  • Amazon
    Amazon9
  • Meta
    Meta4
  • TikTok
    TikTok4
  • Linda Werner & Associates
    Linda Werner & Associates3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software27
  • Retail7
  • Artificial Intelligence4
  • E-Commerce & Online Marketplaces4
  • Consulting & Professional Services3

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in 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 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.

UX Researcher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most ux researchers?

The companies hiring the most ux researchers right now include Google, Amazon, and Meta, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is particularly concentrated at technology companies and large consumer-facing organizations with dedicated design and product teams.

How many ux researcher jobs are remote?

About 60% of ux researcher openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in the design field. Generative and foundational research roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles that require in-person lab sessions or on-site participant recruitment are more likely to require a local presence.

How do you become a ux researcher?

Start by building foundational knowledge in research methods through coursework or self-study in psychology, human-computer interaction, or a related discipline. Practice by conducting studies on real products, even personal or volunteer projects, and document your process fully. Develop a portfolio that shows how your findings shaped decisions, then apply to associate or junior researcher roles that offer mentorship and structured research operations.

Can I get a ux researcher job with little or no experience?

Yes, but you'll need to demonstrate research competence through work outside a formal job title. Conduct volunteer studies for nonprofits or open-source products, contribute to university research labs, or complete a bootcamp that includes a supervised research project. Employers hiring at the entry level are evaluating your ability to run a clean study and synthesize findings, so documented practice matters more than years of employment history.

What does the ux researcher interview process look like?

Most ux researcher interview loops include an initial recruiter screen, a portfolio presentation where you walk through one or two case studies in depth, a research exercise or take-home study design challenge, and a cross-functional panel with product managers and designers. Some companies add a live critique round where you review a flawed study or set of findings. The full process typically runs across several weeks and multiple conversations.

Where can I find and apply to ux researcher jobs?

You can find and apply to ux researcher jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits. Migrate Mate covers openings across industries so you can compare opportunities without visiting multiple sites.

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