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Our team is dedicated to delivering products that exceed our customers' expectations, while always pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the world of protection technology. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe and secure, whether they're at home or away, and we're committed to providing our customers with the peace of mind they need to live their lives without worry. Arlo’s deep expertise in AI- and CV-powered analytics, cloud services, user experience, product design, and innovative wireless and RF connectivity enables the delivery of a seamless, smart security experience for Arlo users that is easy to set up and interact with every day.\nAbout the RoleWe're seeking an experienced UX Researcher to lead critical research initiatives that will directly impact our customers and the business. This contract position offers the opportunity to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive measurable business outcomes through user-centered research.\nWhat You’ll Do\nLead Strategic Research Initiatives\nDrive research for key business priorities.\nFacilitate research kickoff sessions with stakeholders to align on objectives and success metrics.\nPlan, conduct, and analyze research studies, including usability testing, interviews, and surveys.\nOwn the Research Process End-to-End\nCreate screeners to ensure we’re talking to the right participants.\nManage participant relationships from initial contact through study completion.\nAnalyze and synthesize data from interviews and surveys to identify themes, insights, and implications.\nContribute to our research operations and knowledge management practices.\nCollaborate and Communicate Impact\nCollaborate with designers, PMs, and other cross-functional teammates to translate insights into product improvements.\nCreate clear, story-driven research reports that inform product decisions.\nPresent findings to audiences ranging from individual contributors to executive leadership.\nRequired Qualifications\nEducation & Experience\nMaster's or PhD degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Anthropology, Sociology, Statistics, or related field\nExperience & Skills\n 2-3 years of professional UX research experience with a portfolio demonstrating both qualitative and quantitative research projects.\nProven experience with user interviews, surveys, usability testing, and data analysis.\nStrong participant recruitment and management capabilities.\nExperience working with mobile applications and digital products.\nAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with remote teams.\nResearch Expertise\nStrong in qualitative methods (interviews, ethnography, diary studies).\nProficiency quantitative skills (survey design, statistical analysis).\nExperience with research tools (UserInterviews.com, Maze, UserTesting, SPSS, SurveyMonkey)\nCommunication & Collaboration\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nExperience presenting research findings to diverse stakeholders.\nAbility to translate complex insights into clear, actionable recommendations.\nStrong project management and organizational skills.\nSuccess Metrics\nYour impact will be measured by:\nIncreased mobile app feature engagement through research-informed product improvements.\nIdentified revenue opportunities that align with genuine customer needs.\nReduced product return rates by improving product and feature onboarding experiences.\nResearch integration demonstrated by cross-functional teams acting on your insights.\nWhat We Offer\nProfessional Growth\nAutonomy to shape research approaches and methodologies.\nDirect impact on product strategy and business outcomes.\nOpportunity to build a portfolio of high-impact research projects.\nWork Environment\nHybrid work environment.\nIn-person, onsite work is a requirement for onboarding usability studies.\nCollaborative culture that values research-driven decision making.\nAccess to modern research tools and platforms.\nSupportive team environment with regular check-ins and feedback.\nApplication Requirements\nPlease submit:\nResume highlighting your 2-3 years of UX research experience. Portfolio showcasing 2-3 research projects that demonstrate both qualitative and quantitative skills. Cover letter addressing:\nHow you approach balancing qualitative and quantitative research methods.\nAn example of research you've conducted that directly impacted business metrics.\nYour experience working independently with cross-functional teams.\nReady to transform user experience through impactful research?\nThis contract position offers the perfect blend of independence, collaboration, and measurable impact. If you're passionate about using research to solve real user problems while driving business success, we'd love to hear from you.\nWe’re committed to inclusivity and selecting the strongest candidate-no matter their background. Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, we encourage you to apply. We’re happy to support growth in areas essential to the role. Interested in learning more about our workplace? Visit and follow our LinkedIn, and Glassdoor pages to read employee insights and get updates of what it’s like to be part of Arlo.\nArlo is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value inclusion and are committed to inclusive, and harassment-free workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment based on all legally protected statuses in all hiring and employment.\nWe provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities, who are pregnant or have a related medical condition, or who have sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. 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