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UX researchers are sponsored routinely at Google, Meta, Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft, where dedicated research organizations hire at scale and the role's requirement for HCI, psychology, or cognitive science degrees makes H-1B classification straightforward. Total compensation ranges from $120,000 at mid-level to $280,000 or more for senior researchers, with O-1 a strong option for candidates with published HCI research.
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Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success.
Why Join Us?
To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win. We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us.
INTRODUCTION TO THE TEAM
At Expedia Group, we are passionate about creating exceptional traveler and partner experiences through data-driven insights. Our Research team plays a critical role in shaping the future of global travel by uncovering what matters most to our customers and translating those insights into meaningful product and brand decisions. As part of the team, you’ll collaborate closely with Product, Design, Analytics, and Engineering partners to inform decision-making across the product lifecycle. We value rigor, curiosity, and a strong point of view grounded in evidence.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative research activities, including usability testing (lab and remote), surveys, interviews, and analysis of behavioral data with guidance from senior researchers.
- Analyze research data with supervision, applying foundational statistical reasoning and structured qualitative synthesis techniques.
- Contribute to integrating multiple data sources (e.g., survey data, usability findings, product metrics) into cohesive, actionable insights.
- Communicate findings clearly through written summaries and presentations to product and design partners.
- Demonstrate curiosity about user behavior, product performance, and emerging research methodologies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Psychology, HCI, Statistics, Sociology, Human Factors, Data Science) or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience conducting or supporting user research studies (academic, internship, or industry).
- Ability to moderate usability sessions or field research with guidance.
- Foundational quantitative skills, including basic statistical concepts and beginner-level SQL.
- Experience analyzing and synthesizing qualitative and/or quantitative data with supervision.
- Understanding of user-centered design principles and product development processes.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working across both qualitative and quantitative methods within a single project.
- Familiarity with survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics), analytics dashboards, or experimentation frameworks.
- Experience using SQL, R, or Python for intermediate data exploration.
- Experience working on AI-enabled products or intelligent systems, with an understanding of how users interact with these tools.
- Familiarity with collaborative design tools (e.g., Figma).
COMPENSATION
- The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $87,500.00 to $122,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $140,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.
- The total cash range for this position in New York is $94,500.00 to $132,000.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $151,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.
- The total cash range for this position in Austin is $87,500.00 to $122,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $140,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.
- Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.
Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership.
ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS
If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request.
We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award-winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others.
Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™.
© 2024 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50
Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group’s Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you’re confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com.
The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is careers.expediagroup.com/jobs.
Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
INTRODUCTION
Expedia Group brands power global travel for everyone, everywhere. We design cutting-edge tech to make travel smoother and more memorable, and we create groundbreaking solutions for our partners. Our diverse, vibrant, and welcoming community is essential in driving our success.
Why Join Us?
To shape the future of travel, people must come first. Guided by our Values and Leadership Agreements, we foster an open culture where everyone belongs, differences are celebrated and know that when one of us wins, we all win. We provide a full benefits package, including exciting travel perks, generous time-off, parental leave, a flexible work model (with some pretty cool offices), and career development resources, all to fuel our employees' passion for travel and ensure a rewarding career journey. We’re building a more open world. Join us.
INTRODUCTION TO THE TEAM
At Expedia Group, we are passionate about creating exceptional traveler and partner experiences through data-driven insights. Our Research team plays a critical role in shaping the future of global travel by uncovering what matters most to our customers and translating those insights into meaningful product and brand decisions. As part of the team, you’ll collaborate closely with Product, Design, Analytics, and Engineering partners to inform decision-making across the product lifecycle. We value rigor, curiosity, and a strong point of view grounded in evidence.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL
- Conduct qualitative and quantitative research activities, including usability testing (lab and remote), surveys, interviews, and analysis of behavioral data with guidance from senior researchers.
- Analyze research data with supervision, applying foundational statistical reasoning and structured qualitative synthesis techniques.
- Contribute to integrating multiple data sources (e.g., survey data, usability findings, product metrics) into cohesive, actionable insights.
- Communicate findings clearly through written summaries and presentations to product and design partners.
- Demonstrate curiosity about user behavior, product performance, and emerging research methodologies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Psychology, HCI, Statistics, Sociology, Human Factors, Data Science) or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience conducting or supporting user research studies (academic, internship, or industry).
- Ability to moderate usability sessions or field research with guidance.
- Foundational quantitative skills, including basic statistical concepts and beginner-level SQL.
- Experience analyzing and synthesizing qualitative and/or quantitative data with supervision.
- Understanding of user-centered design principles and product development processes.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working across both qualitative and quantitative methods within a single project.
- Familiarity with survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics), analytics dashboards, or experimentation frameworks.
- Experience using SQL, R, or Python for intermediate data exploration.
- Experience working on AI-enabled products or intelligent systems, with an understanding of how users interact with these tools.
- Familiarity with collaborative design tools (e.g., Figma).
COMPENSATION
- The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $87,500.00 to $122,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $140,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.
- The total cash range for this position in New York is $94,500.00 to $132,000.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $151,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.
- The total cash range for this position in Austin is $87,500.00 to $122,500.00. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $140,000.00, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.
- Starting pay for this role will vary based on multiple factors, including location, available budget, and an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience. Pay ranges may be modified in the future.
Expedia Group is proud to offer a wide range of benefits to support employees and their families, including medical/dental/vision, paid time off, and an Employee Assistance Program. To fuel each employee’s passion for travel, we offer a wellness & travel reimbursement, travel discounts, and an International Airlines Travel Agent (IATAN) membership.
ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS
If you need assistance with any part of the application or recruiting process due to a disability, or other physical or mental health conditions, please reach out to our Recruiting Accommodations Team through the Accommodation Request.
We are proud to be named as a Best Place to Work on Glassdoor in 2024 and be recognized for award-winning culture by organizations like Forbes, TIME, Disability:IN, and others.
Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™.
© 2024 Expedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks and logos are the property of their respective owners. CST: 2029030-50
Employment opportunities and job offers at Expedia Group will always come from Expedia Group’s Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. Never provide sensitive, personal information to someone unless you’re confident who the recipient is. Expedia Group does not extend job offers via email or any other messaging tools to individuals with whom we have not made prior contact. Our email domain is @expediagroup.com.
The official website to find and apply for job openings at Expedia Group is careers.expediagroup.com/jobs.
Expedia is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
This employer participates in E-Verify. The employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in UX Researcher
Graduate Degrees Are Effectively Required
Google, Meta, Apple, and Amazon strongly prefer master's or Ph.D. holders for UX researcher positions. Top HCI programs at Carnegie Mellon, University of Washington, Georgia Tech, University of Michigan, and Stanford provide direct recruiting pipelines to sponsored roles at these companies.
Build a Mixed-Methods Research Portfolio
Companies look for researchers who can triangulate insights across qualitative methods (usability testing, contextual inquiry, diary studies) and quantitative methods (survey design, statistical analysis, A/B testing). Build 3 to 5 case studies showing end-to-end research process from study design through product impact.
Target Companies With Established Research Orgs
Google, Meta, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Spotify have 100+ researchers each, established career ladders, and immigration teams that process H-1B for researchers routinely. These companies hire at scale and do not treat sponsorship as exceptional.
Quantitative UX Research Pays a Premium
Quant UXR roles at Google, Meta, and Amazon require statistics, R, Python, and SQL proficiency and pay 10 to 20% more than qualitative-focused positions. If your background includes experimental design and statistical modeling, target these roles specifically for both higher compensation and stronger H-1B classification.
Publish at CHI, CSCW, or UbiComp for O-1 Eligibility
UX researchers with published papers at top HCI conferences have a natural path to O-1 extraordinary ability classification, which bypasses the H-1B lottery and has no annual cap. Academic publications, peer review service, and conference presentations build the evidentiary record that O-1 requires.
Transfer From International Tech Offices on L-1
Google London, Meta London, Amazon Berlin, Spotify Stockholm, and other international tech offices employ UX researchers who can transfer to U.S. headquarters on L-1 visas. Build at least one year of strong performance at the international office, then pursue internal transfer. L-1 avoids the lottery entirely and leverages your existing team relationships.
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What is the typical compensation for sponsored UX Researcher roles in the U.S.?
Mid-level UX researchers earn $120,000 to $165,000 in total compensation. Senior UX researchers at Google, Meta, Amazon, and Apple earn $180,000 to $270,000 including base, bonus, and equity. Staff UX researchers at these companies earn $280,000 to $380,000. Growth-stage startups pay $100,000 to $160,000 in base with equity. H-1B LCA filings for UX research roles at major tech companies show base salaries of $120,000 to $190,000.
Which visa types do UX Researchers typically use?
H-1B is the primary pathway with strong approval rates because the role requires a specific degree in psychology, HCI, cognitive science, or a related field. L-1 transfers are common at multinational tech companies moving researchers from international offices. O-1 is well-suited for UX researchers with published academic work, CHI or CSCW conference papers, or recognized HCI contributions. TN visas serve Canadian and Mexican citizens. E-3 is available for Australians.
What types of companies sponsor UX Researchers?
Major technology companies are the primary sponsors: Google, Meta, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Airbnb, Uber, Spotify, Netflix, Salesforce, and Intuit all sponsor UX researchers through H-1B. Fintech companies (Stripe, Square, Robinhood) and healthcare tech firms (Epic Systems, Verily) also sponsor. Growth-stage startups building product research teams sponsor after Series B or C. Design consultancies like IDEO and frog design sponsor selectively for senior researchers.
What qualifications do UX Researcher roles require for sponsorship?
A master's or Ph.D. in human-computer interaction, psychology, cognitive science, anthropology, information science, or statistics is the standard requirement at major tech companies. Google, Meta, and Apple strongly prefer graduate degrees for researcher roles. Proficiency in both qualitative methods (usability testing, interviews, contextual inquiry) and quantitative methods (survey design, statistical analysis, A/B test interpretation) is expected. Experience with research tools like UserTesting, Qualtrics, R, Python, and SQL strengthens your candidacy.
What is the career progression for a sponsored UX Researcher?
The typical path moves from UX researcher to senior UX researcher to staff UX researcher to principal researcher or research manager. At Google, this maps to L4 through L7 on the researcher ladder. Staff level typically requires 8 to 12 years of experience and pays $280,000 to $380,000 in total compensation. Some researchers transition into research management, leading teams of 5 to 15 researchers. Others move into product management or design leadership roles that leverage their deep user understanding.
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