We are looking for a curious, data-savvy UX Researcher to join our team as a contactor. This is not a traditional research role — it sits at the intersection of AI-augmented research, advanced quantitative analysis, and cross-team capability building. You will help accelerate our journey toward an AI-Native research practice by bringing hard-won external experience in using AI tools within research workflows, and by embedding behavioral data fluency across the team. You will work alongside researchers, designers, and product managers — influencing how we work, not just what we deliver Must Have Technical/Functional Skills

• Familiarity with research tooling: UserTesting, Qualtrics, Airtable, Maze, or similar
• AI design or experience in research of product design with AI tools and integration knowledge
• Must have research and product thinking
• UI & UX developer and AI engineering knowledge
• Design, execute, and analyze quantitative studies including large-scale surveys, concept tests, and benchmark studies [

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• Apply statistical methods confidently: significance testing, regression analysis, factor analysis, conjoint, MaxDiff, and more [

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• Build clear, insight-led outputs from quantitative data that drive product and business decisions [

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• Extract, interpret, and storytell with behavioral data from platforms such as Power BI, Amplitude, Mixpanel, or similar [

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• Triangulate product usage data with primary research to surface richer, more actionable insights [

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• Lead AI research initiatives end-to-end — from scoping to delivery — while actively partnering with fellow researchers throughout [

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• Work alongside researchers across the team to co-develop AI-assisted processes, templates, and playbooks that embed into everyday ways of working [

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• Identify bottlenecks in research operations and propose scalable, AI-enabled solutions developed with the team, not just handed to them
• Demonstrable experience using AI tools within a research context — not just awareness, but active application [

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• Strong quantitative research skills: survey design, statistical analysis, and insight generation [

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• Hands-on experience pulling and interpreting behavioral data from Power BI, Amplitude, or equivalent platforms [

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• Solid grounding in mixed-methods research — you can move fluently between qual and quant [

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• Experi ence creating or leading AI-related research initiatives, not just participating in them [

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] Generic Managerial Skills, If any Experience in Foresight or Strategic Foresight research — scenario planning, horizon scanning, trend analysis, or futures methodologies

Location :

San Jose, CA or Seattle, WA Hybrid 3 days/week in office

Salary Range:

$80,000 - $110,000 a year #

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Employee Benefits Summary:

Discretionary Annual Incentive.

Comprehensive Medical Coverage:

Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans.

Family Support:

Maternal & Parental Leaves.

Insurance Options:

Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection.

Convenience & Professional Growth:

Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement.

Time Off:

Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays.

Legal & Financial Assistance:

Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing.