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Principal User Researcher

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Fri, Sep 11, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

To establish a UX research practice, the full-time Principal User Researcher will lead foundational and strategic research initiatives remotely, collaborating across product, design, sales, marketing, and strategy to uncover user needs and drive innovation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead mixed-methods research to explore user needs, behaviors, and motivations across multiple product areas
  • Design and execute medium to large-scale studies that combine qualitative and quantitative insights
  • Mentor designers and product partners in research best practices, establishing high-quality research standards across teams
Required Qualifications
  • 10+ years of UX Research experience with expertise in both qualitative and quantitative methods
  • Proven track record of leading research that influenced product direction and long-term investments
  • Ability to design and execute mixed-methods research independently
  • Experience in storytelling and synthesizing insights into actionable frameworks
  • Strong systems thinking skills connecting human insight to product architecture and design strategy

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