UX Researcher

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a UX Researcher based in United States.

This is a six-month temporary opportunity for a mixed-methods UX Researcher to shape experiences across the dating and social connection space.

You’ll partner closely with product leaders, designers, and cross-functional teams to uncover user needs and identify meaningful product opportunities.

Your research will combine qualitative and quantitative methods to understand behaviors, validate solutions, and explain the trends emerging from product data.

You’ll work across diverse user segments, exploring complex and highly human problems with empathy, curiosity, and minimal bias.

The role offers the opportunity to turn research findings into actionable insights that directly influence product and business decisions.

You’ll also help strengthen research practices by sharing methodologies, documentation, and best practices across product and design teams.

The position is fully remote and suited to a flexible, analytical researcher who enjoys working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Accountabilities

• Lead mixed-methods research: Plan and conduct qualitative and quantitative research initiatives using methods appropriate to the business question and product context.
• Understand diverse users: Develop a deep understanding of different user segments, their behaviors, attitudes, motivations, needs, and challenges.
• Conduct user research: Facilitate moderated and/or unmoderated interviews, usability studies, surveys, and other research activities to uncover actionable insights.
• Identify product opportunities: Explore emerging needs and unmet user expectations to help teams discover opportunities for improving the overall dating and social connection experience.
• Validate product solutions: Partner with product and design teams to evaluate concepts, features, and experiences throughout the development process.
• Connect qualitative and quantitative insights: Investigate the reasons behind trends identified in analytics and combine behavioral data with qualitative research to create a more complete picture.
• Influence decision-making: Translate research findings into clear, actionable recommendations that support product strategy, prioritization, and innovation.
• Communicate compellingly: Create concise research reports and deliver engaging presentations that make insights accessible to audiences ranging from designers and product managers to senior leadership.
• Strengthen research culture: Collaborate with Design and Product to promote effective research practices, document best practices, advocate for appropriate methodologies, and mentor colleagues conducting their own research.

Requirements

• 1+ year of UX research experience in a product environment, ideally supporting B2C or B2B digital products.
• Mixed-methods research experience: Comfortable combining qualitative and quantitative approaches to investigate complex product and user questions.
• Interview and usability testing skills: Hands-on experience conducting moderated and/or unmoderated user interviews and usability studies.
• Survey expertise: Experience designing surveys and analyzing results to identify meaningful user attitudes, behaviors, and patterns.
• Analytical mindset: Strong ability to interpret research findings, connect different sources of evidence, and translate data into meaningful conclusions.
• Excellent communication and storytelling: Able to clearly communicate insights and recommendations to audiences with different levels of research expertise, including executive stakeholders.
• Empathy and curiosity: Approaches sensitive and complex human problems with an open mind, minimal bias, and genuine interest in understanding users.
• Creative problem-solving: Flexible in choosing research methods and able to develop thoughtful approaches when questions do not have straightforward answers.
• Collaborative approach: Comfortable partnering with Product, Design, leadership, and other stakeholders throughout the research lifecycle.
• Adaptability: Able to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment while managing multiple priorities and evolving research needs.

Benefits

• $40-$60 per hour in base compensation, with the final rate influenced by scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, internal equity, market conditions, and business considerations.
• Six-month temporary engagement with the option to work remotely.
• Medical, mental health, and wellness benefits supporting overall health and well-being.
• 401(k) program with a 100% employer match on contributions up to 10%, subject to the applicable cap.
• Employee stock purchase program to support long-term financial wellness.
• Generous paid time off and 14 paid holidays.
• Annual professional development training allowance to support continued learning and career growth.
• Employee Resource Group opportunities and events designed to foster connection and belonging.
• 20 weeks of fully paid parental leave, along with fertility, adoption, and childcare resources.
• Pet insurance and discounts as part of the broader benefits offering.
• Company gatherings and connection-focused events that encourage collaboration and community.
• A diverse and inclusive work environment where different perspectives and backgrounds are valued.