Mid Level UX Researcher Jobs
Mid level ux researcher jobs go to researchers ready to own studies end to end, drive design decisions with limited oversight, and guide junior teammates through research processes. Roles run across Technology & Software, Retail, and Staffing & Recruiting, with 43% remote or hybrid, and employers like Esri, Amazon, and TikTok USDS Joint Venture 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 Researcher Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level ux researcher job?
Position yourself around ownership, not just participation. Highlight studies you led independently, decisions your research influenced, and how you translated findings into product changes. A portfolio that shows end-to-end work, from research question through synthesis and recommendation, communicates mid level readiness far more clearly than a list of methods. Tailor each application to the product domain the team works in.
Which companies hire mid level ux researchers?
Companies hiring mid level ux researchers right now include Esri, Amazon, and TikTok USDS Joint Venture, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including product-led tech companies, enterprise software firms, healthcare organizations, and financial services companies building or scaling dedicated research practices.
Are there remote mid level ux researcher jobs?
Yes, and meaningfully so. About 43% of mid level ux researcher openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how research work translates well to distributed teams. Remote roles at this level typically still expect you to coordinate moderated studies, stakeholder readouts, and cross-functional collaboration asynchronously, so strong written communication is essential.
How do I move up to a mid level ux researcher role?
Growth from entry level into mid level comes from accumulating ownership over time. Early in your career, you support studies and learn methods. As you build experience, you start leading projects, framing research questions independently, and connecting findings to product strategy. Demonstrating measurable impact, such as research that shifted a product decision or improved a key metric, is what signals readiness for a mid level title.
Which industries hire the most mid level ux researchers?
Mid Level ux researcher roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Retail, and Staffing & Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to hire at the mid level because they have established design functions that need researchers who can work independently without heavy supervision, contributing to roadmap decisions rather than just executing assigned tasks.