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Staff UX Researcher, Incubations

Leads mixed-methods UX research for a new incubation workstream, shaping product strategy in ambiguous 0-to-1 environments. The role requires 10+ years of research experience, strong statistical and qualitative skills, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

180k – 224k/yr
Remote10+ YOEUX Research

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Own end-to-end research for new incubation areas, from framing questions through delivering recommendations.
  • Use appropriate qualitative and quantitative methods to deliver fast, actionable insights.
  • Triangulate across data sources and prior learnings to identify reliable signals in ambiguous, fast-moving spaces.
  • Balance speed and rigor, delivering quick reads when teams need to move and deeper studies when decisions warrant them.
  • Partner with Product, Design, Business Operations, and Data Science to shape strategy through research insights.
  • Communicate clearly and persuasively with stakeholders at all levels, including senior executives.
  • Develop compelling narratives that make users’ needs, pain points, and opportunities clear.
  • Lead brainstorming sessions and workshops that translate research insights into product decisions and strategy.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of research experience, with expertise in both qualitative and quantitative methods.
  • Experience using AI tools for user research.
  • Ability to run statistical analysis and design and analyze surveys.
  • Experience leading foundational qualitative studies.
  • Track record of delivering impactful insights in ambiguous, early-stage, or fast-changing problem spaces.
  • Proven ability to work directly with senior leadership and influence strategy.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong multitasking skills and ability to own multiple projects at different stages simultaneously.
  • Degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Statistics, or equivalent practical experience.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with 0-to-1 or incubation products.
  • Familiarity with Claude Code.
  • SQL proficiency and comfort working directly with data.
  • Background in consumer products and/or hospitality.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Base pay range: $180,000–$224,000 USD.
  • May also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

Skills

qualitative researchquantitative researchStatistical Analysissurvey designai research toolsSQLClaude CodeData AnalysisUser Researchworkshop facilitation

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